People should make sure they stay on top of home maintenance by calling engineers who have taken plumbing courses as soon as a problem appears.
Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, noted that larger projects do require more planning and preparation.
However, for issues such as bleeding radiators and boiler maintenance, it is important to call out a professional who has taken plumbing courses immediately.
He explained that jobs can begin to pile up if people leave them for too long, which can be irritating if homeowners are trying to put their property on the market.
"People only tend to do the work when it needs to get done, less of a pro-active approach and more of a reactive one," Mr Doherty added.
His comments were made in response to a study by insurance provider Churchill, which indicated 42 per cent of homeowners who rely on central heating do not service their boilers.
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