4 things to do now to prepare your business for winter

It's been strangely mild this autumn, but now we're into November, we're getting ever closer to the colder weather. And freezing weather conditions mean the risk of damaged water pipes. It's always a good idea to be prepared for freezing conditions in advance, so if the worst does happen, you won't waste time finding the right solution. Here are four things you can do now to prepare your business for the winter:

1. Check your insurance policy

Make sure to find and read your business insurance policy. It's important that your business details remain up-to-date and you have a copy of your policy number and insurance contact number in case you need to make a claim.

Double check your policy coverage. Assess whether you need to add additional policies or adjust your current policies to ensure your business is fully protected against closure, damage or downtime over the winter season.

2. Make a visual account of valuable stock and equipment

Take note and a visual account of the condition of your business equipment and stock. Don't forget to take photographic evidence of your business premise interior and exterior as well as any valuable sock or equipment.

It is good practice to keep a record of your business assets prior to any potential damages that could occur and is crucial to know if you ever have to make a claim.

3. Set reminders now

Set reminders to schedule your heating whilst your business is closed for the holidays. Even if you only plan on closing your business for a couple of days, don't risk having frozen pipes burst in the freezing temperature.

With no one there to resolve a burst pipe, the last thing you want to find when re-opening your business is a bad leak, or worse flood! Avoid the stress and set a reminder to turn the eating onto a low setting whilst your business will be closed.

4. Know what to do and who to call in an emergency

It's important to have a contingency plan in place. Know the basics in case an emergency does transpire, such as your business insurance contact details and policy number and where your premise stopcock is.

Ensure you have quick and easy access to important contact information for time sensitive situations. Write down, or save onto your phone, your water networks emergency contact number. You can find your water networks emergency contact number here.

For more tips about preparing your business for the colder weather, download our Winter Wise guide: https://www.castlewater.co.uk/winterwise