Fall Home Maintenance

Essential tasks to keep your home safe and functional during the autumn months.

Pre-Storm

-Secure outdoor furniture/ trash cans

-Check for and remove large dead tree branches near structure

Post-Storm

-Inspect Electrical connection to structure

-Inspect roof for missing shingles/ replace as necessary

-Inspect siding and flashing/ repair as necessary

-Clean up tree debris

Outdoor

-Inspect Second floor window caulk/ scrape and replace if necessary

-Check foundation for cracks/ repair {Very Important}

-Turn off outdoor spigots /Drain pipes/ cover if not frostproof

-Check and replace attic vents

-Repair patio's and walkways

-Clear gutters and downspouts from debris (Continually) / Check for fastening and water diverting issues

-Clean oustide windows, screens, trash cans & Furniture, and pressure wash siding

-Lawn and Garden Maintenance (seed, aerate, till,etc.)

-Services and cover AC unit(s)

-Repair/ Replace siding

-Check doors and windows for drafts / insulate & weatherstrip as necessary or replace windows

-Check exterior lighting/ change bulbs