Regular maintenance will keep your beach hut clean and pleasant all year round. Maintenance can also help to protect your beach hut from the elements, which is why some insurers specify how you should care for your beach hut as a requirement of their beach hut insurance policies.
In this post we will discuss an essential beach hut maintenance for the summer, which will help you enjoy your hut throughout the winter while keeping it safe through the colder months of the year.
Beach Hut Summer Maintenance For the Beginning of the Season
If you’re using your beach hut for the first time since last year, you might find that you need to do some essential maintenance before you can use your hut this summer:
- Thoroughly clean your hut both inside and out. Sweep out any sand that may have accumulated, dust all the surfaces, and give the walls a scrub.
- Open the doors along with any windows to air out your hut, and to help prevent mould and mildew.
- Oil any hinges to help prevent rust. Also look for any signs of rust and corrosion on metal surfaces, and apply an anti-rust coating if necessary.
- Consider decluttering your hut. Are there any items you don’t use, or don’t need, anymore? Is there anything you need to repair or replace?
- If your hut has an outdoor deck, apply a fresh coat of wood stain or sealer.
Beach Hut Safety Checks For Summer
- Check that all of the hut’s locks work, and replace or repair any components as necessary.
- Look for any loose components and aim to get them repaired as soon as possible.
- Consider stocking your hut with essential safety equipment, including sunscreen, a first-aid kit, and a fire extinguisher.
- Consider installing a smoke alarm, and even a burglar alarm, to address the risks of fires or break-ins.
How Often Should I Repaint My Beach Hut?
If possible, give your hut a fresh coat of paint once a year – ideally in spring, before the summer season starts.
Beach huts can take a battering over the winter, as the temperatures drop and the likelihood of severe weather increases. But all year round, salty air can affect any paint job.
Regularly painting your beach hut will help keep it looking and feeling fresh, while also offering ongoing protection against the elements. Plus, thieves and vandals may be less likely to target a hut that looks colourful and pristine, as it can suggest that the hut is regularly used and regularly monitored.
Just note that the local council may set certain requirements for the colours you can use for your hut.
As well as refreshing your hut with a coat or two of paint, you could also look for ways to revitalise the interior. This could be with a new rug, new cushions, or new curtains.
Specialist Beach Hut Insurance From James Hallam
As we mentioned above, you may be required to carry out certain annual maintenance tasks as part of your beach hut insurance.
The summer might be a good opportunity to review your beach hut insurance. Are you getting all the cover you need, at a best price?
James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with a dedicated team of experienced insurance professionals who are committed to protecting your beach hut at a competitive price.
We provide a specialist beach hut insurance scheme and are experts in this market. We will ensure you get full cover for your beach hut, no matter its size or location, and no matter how you use it.
Learn more about our specialist beach hut insurance and get a free quote today.