It is unavoidable. Homes need routine attention.
Proper up-keep can protect against costly future ailments. Let our team of professionals complete these routine tasks to ensure safety and maintain the value of your home.
Anytime of Year
- Check outdoor paint for peeling, cracking and coverage
- Test Smoke Detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, change batteries if needed
- Tighten handrails and grab bars
- Drywall dings and touch-up paint
- Clean out Fridge condenser coils and drip pans
- Check toilets for leaks
- Check and Tighten all light fixtures, wall plugs and switches
- Align and Adjust all cabinet doors
- Check trim and woodwork for scratches, cracks and pulling away
- Flush hot water and refill
- Check Crawl Space for moisture and leaks
- Check all Faucets and sinks for leaks and drainage
In the Spring
- Change hose and nozzle washers start up and check for leaks
- Remove storm windows and install screens
- Turn on exterior house faucets
- General Exterior Clean-Up
- Clean, inspect and reattach gutters
- Check, tighten and adjust fences, gates and doors
- Clean dryer vents and exhaust vents
During the Summer
- Clean and adjust ceiling fans
- Tighten screws and nails on decks and patios
- Clean and seal all decks and railings
- Seal cracks in concrete
- Inspect Chimney cap and masonry
- Seal, patch blacktop drive
- Inspect roof for missing shingles, and gaps around pipes and corners
- Check for erosion or shifting around house
Fall through the Winter
- Inspect attic for insulation and leak stains
- Inspect weather stripping, thresholds, transitions and windows
- Inspect exterior trim, gutters and downspouts
- Review storage area and move temperature sensitive material to warmer areas
- Drain outdoor faucets and winterize hoses and spigots
- Clean gutters
- Remove Screens and Install Storm Windows
- Change Indoor Air Filters
- Check and Clean air registers and grills
- Check all pipes to prevent freezing
- Set floor registers and grills to maximize airflow
- Turn on and Test gas fireplaces