Easy Ways To Boost Your Home’s Kerb Appeal
by Zap Garage Doors|17 September, 2020
Thinking back to when you decided to buy your most recent home, how important, if at all, was the ‘kerb appeal (initial impression of the property from outside) – was the question asked in a 2019 YouGov survey to 2,000 UK homeowners. To which a whopping 68% said kerb appeal was important when looking to seriously consider purchasing a home.
This month, we’ll be considering how we can boost your home’s kerb appeal, as most of us have probably experienced that day when we look at the front of our homes and can’t quite place why it doesn’t look as good as next-door. That is, until we get that lightbulb moment where we realise it’s time for a refresh. So for tips, tricks and things to look out for when boosting your home’s kerb appeal, read on!
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal with a well-manicured lawn
Overgrown lawns, weeds and bushes can all make the front or back of any house look messy, dark and disorderly – which can be a huge turn off to visitors, let alone potential buyers.
That’s why keeping a well-manicured lawn and surrounding foliage is important because it’s more likely to pique the interest of potential buyers. Leaving an unkempt garden from what we’ve seen from YouGov’s survey, is likely to give a bad first impression and more times than not, result in a no-sale.
Fact is, most people want to move into a place where they needn’t do much to the property, so it’s worth starting up the mower, pulling out the weeds and tending to the bushes.
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal with a new entrance door
Ever seen a brand new red front door and thought wow? Why not embrace change and swap out an old or bland front door for something that adds a pop of colour to your home?
A newer door will provide better security, improved operation and enhance a home’s kerb appeal. There’s a range of materials and styles to choose from, so you’re bound to find a new entrance door that complements the rest of the home.
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal with light
Clean away the old cobwebs and spruce up your porch/entryway with a fresh new light. Lighting up your home’s doorway will shine light into dark areas, making your home look bigger. In addition, you could use solar-powered lanterns to light up the walkway that leads to your front door.
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal by cleaning gutters
Overflowing gutters and signs of leaks or damp can lead a potential buyer’s mind to a whole host of issues and repairs that could be going on both inside and outside of the house. Clean out your gutters, remove leaves, dirt and other debris, and not only will it improve the exterior of your home but will also improve the drainage of rainwater.
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal by power washing your porch and path
Wash away years of dirt and grime with a power washer. This is a surprisingly fun and instantly rewarding task that provides quick results that take years off your walkway and porch!
- Boost your home’s kerb appeal with a new garage door
The rest of your home isn’t complete if you have a large dented, dusty or industrial-looking garage door. Make your home’s exterior complete with a new garage door. There are plenty of materials, colours, textures and designs to be had to ensure your home is left looking smart and fresh.
Fancy boosting your home’s kerb appeal? Turn to Yorkshire’s number one garage door supplier, Zap Garage Doors, we have an expansive range of garage doors and entrance doors for you to choose from. Contact our friendly team today – we’d be more than happy to talk you through your options.
