Maintenance Tasks That Pay for Themselves Home Sweet Well- Maintained Home
KEEP YOUR GUTTERS CLEAR. Cleaning your gutters is a basic chore that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. When debris blocks your gutters, water cannot drain off your roof, leading to leaks, water damage, mold, and even foundation problems. You should clean your gutters at least twice a year. TUNE UP YOUR HVAC SYSTEM. The last thing you want to face during a heat wave or chilly winter is for your HVAC system to fail you, and the dollars could stack up if it breaks down. Annual or twice-a-year HVAC tune-ups keep your system running smoothly and reduce your monthly energy bills. Clogged machines cause damage like leaks or ceiling damage and work less effectively, increasing your bills over time.
Home is where the heart is, but if you ignore maintenance, it can also be where your wallet suffers. Keeping up with minor repairs and seasonal upkeep can save you big bucks. From fixing a leaky faucet to sealing pesky drafts, essential home maintenance projects like these practically pay for themselves. CUT TREE BRANCHES. Having trees in your yard heightens curb appeal and provides natural shade. But when limbs are damaged or diseased, a storm could knock them into your roof, windows, or walls, leading to costly repairs. Keeping your trees trimmed and pruned regularly can save thousands of dollars in potential repairs. Hiring a professional could cost up to $2,000, but it beats replacing a roof, which averages about $9,500.
PROTECT YOUR DRIVEWAY. Your driveway takes a daily beating from cars, weather, and time, so protecting the pavement from damage is essential. Applying a coat of sealer every 3–5 years can prevent cracks and pores from forming in the asphalt, which could ultimately lead to potholes. If your blacktop is starting to fade, it’s time to give it a little TLC. A little home maintenance now can prevent future financial headaches. Investing time and effort into these chores will protect your property and keep your dollars where they belong.
A STEP-BY-STEP RESCUE PLAN FOR A LEAKY ROOF STAY CALM, STAY DRY
roof that is close to the ground, scaling your roof is just not worth the risk. Even professional, trained construction workers are injured at a high rate doing roofing work. Falls from roofs are a leading cause of death in the construction industry, OSHA data shows. Smart homeowners choose safer options. The first thing we recommend is to take a trip to the attic, if possible, to explore whether the leak is coming from the roof or a pipe in the wall. Often, a leaky pipe is mistaken for a leaky roof because both cause water to seep through drywall or ceilings and floors.
as missing shingles or flashing around the edges of your roof. Inspect your roof from the ground as best you can. And finally, a photography drone is a great tool if you have access to one. Some drone videography services operate roof-inspection drones for that purpose. To hold down your costs and eliminate the risk of falls, do a web search for drone photographers in your area. And even if you’re still curious and hungry for more information, don’t haul out your ladder! The safest and best option is to call us for a free, multipoint roof inspection to solve your leak problem. In addition to stopping the leak, we will provide additional valuable information about the condition of your roof, free of charge.
It’s an all-too-common dilemma for homeowners these days: A heavy storm or high winds hit, and suddenly, your roof is leaking! Seeing water stains seep across your ceiling or hearing the drip-drip- drip of an open leak can send many homeowners running for a ladder to climb on the roof and save the day.
Our advice: Don’t do it. Unless you have a relatively flat, walkable
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