Most big repair bills start as something small that was easy to put off. These five are the call-outs we get most often around Hobart, and each is far cheaper to fix early.
1. A dripping tap or running toilet
A slow drip wastes water around the clock and usually means a worn washer or cartridge. Left alone, it stains the basin and can damage the vanity underneath.
2. Cracked or missing silicone
The seal around baths, showers and windows keeps water out of your walls. Once it cracks, moisture gets in behind where you can’t see it.
3. Flickering lights or warm power points
Both can point to a loose connection or an overloaded circuit. Get a licensed electrician to check them before the fitting fails.
4. Doors that stick or won’t latch
A sticking door often means swollen timber, loose hinges or a house that’s moved a little. A quick adjustment now saves the door and the lock.
5. Blocked or sagging gutters
Overflowing gutters send water down your walls and under the house. Clearing and re-fixing them is one of the best-value jobs on any Hobart home.
