Moving house for the first time is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do.

However, as an inexperienced homeowner, it is likely that this delirium will get the better of you.

Unfortunately, if you fail to pay attention to the key features, you may take on a property that requires a lot more restoration work than you initially thought.

Plumbing issues are certainly among the most crucial.

Use our Moving House Checklist to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of the property’s current situation, along with any work that may be required.

Whether you’ve already agreed on the move or you’re simply in the process of viewing potential purchases, this will put you in a far stronger position.

Boilers are one of the most important products in any family home.

The condition of yours could influence a host of daily comforts and activities as well as your ongoing expenses.

As such, it should be one of the top items on any moving house checklist.

There are many things to consider, starting with the type.

The differences between condensing boilers, conventional boilers, and combi boilers are telling.

Similarly, you need to know that it has been well maintained, especially if it is an older product.

Faults with the boiler won’t only impact the heating and other household features.

They could also result in serious issues such as carbon monoxide poisoning.

While those major problems should be picked up in a property survey, all homeowners should pay attention to those features.

Smart homeowners will protect themselves with boiler breakdown cover.

Damage caused by leaks within the system tend to start relatively small.

However, they will gradually grow in severity and could bring several problems.

The list of potential troubles includes mould, collapsed ceilings, and damaged walls.

A stitch in time saves nine, so inspecting the new home for early signs could prevent a major fault down the line.

Most toilet-related plumbing faults are relatively easy and inexpensive to fix.

Nonetheless, nobody wants to enter a new property only to find that the toilets are essentially out of use.

Likewise, clogging toilets can be a major issue for your water bills as well as your sanity.

The easiest and most effective way to check for a problem is to flush the toilet and wait to see how it performs.

If the water flushes and refills as expected, you can be confident that things are OK for the time being.

Then again, you may still wish to upgrade to water-efficient solutions a little further down the line.

Heating the home in an efficient manner should be one of the top items on your checklist.

Inspecting the boiler offers a solid starting point, but you should also look to survey each radiator.

They should warm up quickly while creating heat all over the surface area.

If there is an issue, it may just need bleeding.

However, getting to the root of those problems is the only way that to be sure that radiators are both safe and functional.

Of course, you’ll need to think about other insulating features too, but working radiators remain a must.

As a new homeowner, you may just assume that the running water is running water.

However, you should check that the water pressure is suitable.

Run hot and cold taps individually and then together to check the status.

Repeat the process in every sink, and run a similar test for any shower facilities that may be installed.

Concerns over water quality shouldn’t be restricted to the water pressure, though.

The hardness levels of the water can have a huge influence on the maintenance.

This can affect various home appliances such as:

• dishwashers
• washing machines

Perhaps most importantly, you need to check that water isn’t contaminated.

Send a sample to be tested immediately.

If there is an issue that needs to be rectified, quick action could influence your family’s health.

And if there isn’t, it’ll put your mind at ease.

Underfloor heating is seen as a home luxury by many, but this is another aspect that requires inspection.

When viewing a property, this is likely to be something that is promoted by the seller.

Ask to see it being used to check that it works, and reaches the desired temperatures.

After all, paying money for a facility that doesn’t do its job is a waste.

It’s very easy to overlook the importance of plumbing issues, especially as a first-time buyer.

Staying on top of the situation by surveying each of the crucial elements will work wonders for the home as well as your pocket.

If you do need help with any issues relating to repairs or new installations, SureFix is here to help.