Handy how-to videos
Getting to know your new home
Congratulations! You're officially the proud owner of a new Persimmon home. It's an exciting time, but you'll also have lots of questions which is why we've put together a handy selection of 'how-to' videos to support you every step of the way.
Your New Home Demonstration
Find out more about your new home including appliance maintenance and system operations, as well as taking a look at all its benefits.
Watch our new homes demonstrations video
Tap flow rates, restrictors & tap aerators
When moving into your new home it's important to keep your baths, sinks and taps in tip-top shape and working properly.
Tips and advice video for Tap flow rates, restrictors and tap aerators
Isolating your water supply
It's always a good idea to know how to turn off the mains water supply into your home in case you need to isolate it for maintenance.
Watch how to isolate your Persimmon Homes water supply
Your garden
It’s important to look after your garden space to ensure it beds-in to become an established lawn.
Watch our video on how to look after your new garden
Hanging fixings to walls
A quick and handy guide to safely hanging wall fixings in your new home.
Watch our video guide for hanging fixings to the wall
Introduction to a boiler
Our heating systems differ across developments; however, here are some general points to bear in mind.
Watch our introduction to your boiler video
Your loft space
A guide to help you understand your new home’s loft space and how to get the best from your insulation.
Watch our video on understanding your new homes loft space.
Basics of a consumer unit
Your new home’s consumer unit includes a safety device that switches off electricity automatically if there's a fault. Find out more here.
Understand the basics of your consumer unit with our video
Your garden fence
All our fence panels are pre-treated, but to get the best from them, here’s a handy guide to ongoing up-keep.
Our video will take you through your garden fence in your new home
Drying out, shrinkage and settlement
The drying out process in your new home can take between six and 18 months. This guide will let you know what to expect.
Watch our video on the drying out process
General window maintenance
Our homes have a variety of window styles and locking mechanisms. Here are some points to keep in mind.
Top tips in our video on window maintenance
How to operate a fire escape window
It’s important to identify your new home’s fire escape windows. This clip will show you how to recognize them.
Watch how to find and use your fire escape window
How to check & test a smoke alarm
All our new homes are fitted with smoke alarms. For your safety, it’s important to know how to test and maintain them.
How to test your smoke alarm video from Persimmon Homes
Boiler servicing
12 months after you move into your new home you will need to have your boiler serviced.
Watch our video with advice on boiler servicing
Caring for your kitchen
Your kitchen is one of the busiest rooms of the house. Here are a few tips to keep it in tip-top condition.
View the video on kitchen care
Looking after stainless steel
Here are some common rules that are useful for cleaning stainless steel products in your home.
How to look after your stainless steel video
Registering your home appliance
One job when you move into your new home is to register your new home appliances, remember the manufacturers will only deal directly with you the customer and not Persimmon.
Watch our video on how to register your home applicances
Ventilating bathrooms and en suites
Bathrooms can be damp and humid place, it’s essential to ensure good ventilation to limit condensation and help prevent the appearance of mould and mildew.
Learn how to ventilate your bathrooms and en suites
Your Garage
All detached garages built by Persimmon are single skin buildings.
Watch our handy video which will take you through your new garage
Our Pledge to you
From the moment you reserve your new Persimmon home, we do our best to make the experience enjoyable and informative every step of the way; not just while you're buying, but after you've moved in too. Read more our pre-move and after-sales pledge to our customers to find out more.