How to Protect Your Property This Winter (Snow, Ice & Sub-Zero Tips)

Cold snaps in the UK can bring more than just a frosty chill — they can lead to serious property damage and costly repairs. Here’s how to protect your home as temperatures drop.

1. Insulate Your Pipes

Frozen pipes can burst, leading to expensive water damage. Use pipe insulation (lagging) in unheated areas like lofts and garages.

2. Bleed Your Radiators

Trapped air makes your system work harder and reduces heat. Bleeding radiators can improve efficiency and save energy.

3. Check Your Heating in Advance

Run your heating system before the worst weather hits to catch any problems early. You may qualify for a free Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) — we can arrange this as part of our service.

4. Consider a Heating Upgrade

If your heating system is outdated, it might struggle to cope with cold snaps. Air source heat pumps work well in many UK homes and could be fully or partially funded.

5. Act Before the Freezing Weather Arrives

Don’t wait until temperatures plummet. Upgrades take time — so the sooner you act, the better.

How We Help

Our FREE advisory service can help you:

✅ Understand what energy upgrades your home could benefit from

✅ Access funding, grants, and schemes available in your area

✅ Arrange EPCs and check eligibility on your behalf

Get started: www.homeheatinghub.org.uk