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Subsidence damage 'should be picked up early'

Those homeowners considering which DIY projects to tackle this summer may wish to focus on the issue of subsidence, as esure reveals it could prove to be a particular problem for properties.

Research by the insurance firm points out that as temperatures this year are higher than the past 30-year average, properties throughout Britain could be particularly susceptible to such damage.

As such, home improvement enthusiasts were advised to check for a series of small cracks appearing in plasterwork near windows and doors as this can be a sign of subsidence, particularly after a long period of hot and dry weather.

Furthermore, debris and leaves should be cleared from guttering on a regular basis.

Mike Pickard, head of risk and underwriting for esure, states: "By picking up problems early, the worst damage can often be avoided and enable vendors to maintain a higher value for their property."

Meanwhile, Steve Sweeney, head of home insurance for moneysupermarket.com, recently claimed any trees located close to a property should be regularly pruned.

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