Are you planning on selling your home soon? Maybe you are looking to improve and renovate? Check out our blog and see the top issues that are most likely to devalue your home and how you can fix them.

#1 Cracks In Walls

£9,495
You would be surprised at how much cracks in walls can devalue your home. If it’s a hairline crack, use crack free ceiling paint to cover them and stop them from reappearing. For small unsightly cracks in plasterwork which are often found around door frames and staircases, use filler first and then repaint.
For larger areas or multiple rooms, why not hire our professional paint sprayer cutting down your labor time drastically? For any larger cracks, we would advise to speak to a professional.

#2 Mess & Clutter

£9,290
A messy or clutter filled home can feel overwhelming and get you down. We’re sure most of us have battled with ‘cleansing’ our homes once in a while but don’t feel like you have to tackle your home all at once.

You may find it much easier to break it down room by room. Start with your kitchen and living areas, the areas you spend the most time in and go through each item. If you haven’t used it in 12 months it’s probably time to let it go.

If you’re tight on time and have an estate agent or photographer coming round, focus on clearing floorspace and countertops. Make sure all beds are made and all curtains, blinds or shutters are open to let in light and make your home feel more airy. If you like candles, light them 1 hour before visitors so the fragrance fills the room.

#3 Scuffed Paintwork & Marks On Walls

£9,254
Let’s face it, it happens. With kids, pets and day to day living, walls and skirting boards can easily get marked or scuffed without you even noticing, we know ours are. A repaint can completely refresh a tired interior and if you opt for white, it will make your home feel larger, fresher and cleaner as well as being cost effective (who doesn’t want to save their pennies?).

It also helps to entice more buyers and higher offers. First impressions really do count when people are choosing their next home. Our professional paint sprayer can help you in refreshing the interior of your home at a fraction of the time it would take to repaint by hand.

#4 Peeling Wallpaper

£9,023
Peeling wallpaper is extremely unsightly and can make a prospective buyer think there may be more issues lurking behind that wallpaper than there actually are. There are two options here, you can either strip the whole wall of wallpaper with our wallpaper steamers and replace with your chosen paint colour or hang a different wallpaper for a complete new look.

#5 Dirty Or Stained Carpets & Furnishing

£8,849
Dirty or stained carpets can be very off putting especially for prospective buyers. Using our carpet cleaners you will be shocked at how much dirt and debris actually comes out of your carpets! Our carpet cleaners also come with a special upholstery tool designed to be used on sofas and upholstery. From £15.00 for one day they are extremely cost effective compared to £8,849 that it could cost you in the long run.

#6 Overgrown Or Unkempt Gardens

£8,817
Are you keen to tackle your own garden? To give an immediate effect of more space focus on cutting back or pruning overgrown plants and bushes to bring more light in. Remove debris, dust, leaves and general dirt from patios and paths using our pressure washers. Repaint peeling paint or stain on your outdoor furniture and fences!

Lawn care is essential too so make sure you have a powerful lawn mower and strimmer. More than ever people are getting stuck into their gardens to make them more inviting, this can easily be achieved by adding lots of potted plants around your perimeter and dressing your seating areas with outdoor furniture, outdoor rugs and lights.

Home Improvements That Are Adding The Most Value Post-Pandemic

The pandemic has changed how we all live but it’s also changed what buyers are looking for in their next homes. Now more than ever the emphasis is on outdoor space and entertaining areas, home gyms and home offices. Summer houses, annexes and open plan living spaces can add more than £30,000 to the value of your home! Understandably after more than a year in lockdown outdoor eating areas, home built bars, garden rooms and cooking stations can add over £23,000 to your home’s asking price!

Make improvements to your home with our reliable plant and tool hire across Cheshire and Staffordshire. Browse our wide range of products online or speak to our team directly on our Staffordshire line on 01782 612 000 or on our Cheshire line on 01270 696 777.