Summer Home Maintenance

Essential tasks to keep your home safe and functional during the summer 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

-Water seal outdoor wood (Porch, Fence, Decking)

-Regular yard maintenance

-Trim trees and bushes from house and AC units

-Inspect/ repair roof

-Clean gutters and downspouts / Replace or install guards

Indoor Miscellaneous

-Inspect and clean chimney/ Fireplace

-Inspect crawlspace for moisture issues, wood destroying insects, and animals

-Clean and lubricate garage door track

Indoor Appliances

-Dryer Maintenance (clean lint from inside dryer and from dryer duct)

-Clean Garbage disposal

-Clean Dish washer

-Clean Refrigerator Coils

-Replace HVAC Filter

-Flush hot water heater

-Tighten cabinet knobs, pulls, and hinges /replace if necessary

-Clear/ Clean / Sanitize drains

Indoor- Kitchen & Bath