When's the best time to waterblast in Christchurch?
Late winter or spring is prime time. Here's why, and when a house wash or moss treatment beats the blaster.
Read the briefing →Intel from the General
Local knowledge. Straight answers.
Practical briefings on keeping a Christchurch property squared away: when to do what, what it should cost you in effort, and when to just call it in.
How often should you mow your lawn in Christchurch?
Fortnightly in the spring flush, monthly in winter. The Canterbury mowing calendar, month by month.
Read the briefing →Gutter cleaning in Christchurch: when, why, and what happens if you don't
After the storms and again in spring, and what blocked gutters quietly do to fascia, foundations and ceilings.
Read the briefing →How to get rid of green waste in Christchurch: 4 options compared
Organics bin, EcoDrop, compost, or hire it out: an honest comparison by cost, effort and how big the pile is.
Read the briefing →When to stain a deck in Christchurch, and when not to
Spring or autumn, never under a blazing summer sun. Why the hottest day is the worst day to stain.
Read the briefing →Grass grub in Christchurch lawns: the signs, and what to do about it
Canterbury's number-one lawn wrecker: how to spot grub damage, when to treat, and how to bring the lawn back.
Read the briefing →The General's field notes: quick wins for a sharper property
Wash windows on cloudy days, walk the gutters after storms, patrol the shade line. Small habits, sharp property.
Read the briefing →Getting your Christchurch property ready to sell: the outdoor checklist
Buyers judge your place from the footpath. The outdoor jobs worth doing before the photos, ranked by value.
Read the briefing →Nor'wester damage: what to check after a Canterbury windstorm
The walk-around to do after a big blow, and the damage that stays hidden until the next downpour.
Read the briefing →Tip run vs hiring a skip in Christchurch: which works out cheaper?
They are priced completely differently. Here is the rule of thumb for which one actually costs you less.
Read the briefing →How to get rid of moss on a Christchurch roof without wrecking it
Whatever you do, do not blast it. Here is what actually clears a mossy roof and keeps it clear.
Read the briefing →End of tenancy: the outdoor jobs that cost tenants their bond
Everyone scrubs the oven. Almost nobody does the outdoor list, and that is where bond money goes.
Read the briefing →Spring garden prep checklist for Christchurch
August and September jobs, in order, plus the late-frost trap that catches Christchurch gardeners every year.
Read the briefing →Neighbour's hedge over your fence: what you can and cannot cut
You can trim to the boundary and no further. The rules on clippings, protected trees and what to do when talking fails.
Read the briefing →Healthy Homes: the outdoor items landlords keep missing
Insulation and heating get the attention. The drainage standard is where the outdoor work sits.
Read the briefing →Franchise, job platform or local operator: who should you call in Christchurch?
The big brands, the job platforms and the one-man operations all work differently. An honest guide to picking.
Read the briefing →Call in the General
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