One of the best things you can do to prepare your home for Spring is to have a licensed home inspector perform an annual maintenance inspection. These are affordable for your budget, and are a great way to find potential issues before they turn into big, costly issues.
There are also some things you can quickly check yourself with your naked eye to get a start on knowing what you may need to repair or perform preventive maintenance. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:
- Gutters and downspouts firmly attached
- Water draining away from the house/foundation
- Gutters free of debris
- Roof covering intact (please don’t climb on your roof – use binoculars!)
- Shingles flat and undamaged
- Flashing around chimneys, skylights and spouts is good
- Foundation has no damp areas
- No foundation cracks that extend into the earth
- Exterior walls/siding in tact
- No siding discolored
- No crumbling stone or brick
- No cracks or openings in paint
- Staircase railings attached
- No rust, mold, cracks
- Exterior stairs level and sturdy
- Fences and landscaping in good condition
- Pipes rubber hoses on appliances in good condition
- All fans, exhaust, ventilation fans are clean and dust-free
- Screens on doors and windows in good condition
- Seals around windows and doors in good condition, no cracks, no discoloration
- Door hinges oiled
For a more in-depth inspection of your home, Spring is a great time to schedule your annual maintenance inspection.
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