Are you ready to start your annual maintenance on your property? Do you wait for the cold to die down so that you can take a thorough look at your home and what needs to be fixed? If your answer is yes, you’re on our team!
As the snow melts away and spring starts to bloom, now comes the perfect time to get all your home essentials in order. Fix whatever has been damaged due to the seasonal wear and tear. This also gives you enough time to get the home’s cooling system and ventilation in order.
If you need a checklist for the essential areas to be covered, we’ve got your back! Here are the five zones to inspect and fix during your annual maintenance.
5 Zones of Annual Maintenance
Windows and doors:
Your windows and doors may seem strong but may need a little love and care too. For all the drafts they have kept out during the winters, the change in temperature may cause expansion and contraction of the materials. This leads to tiny cracks, scratches, or corrosion.
It’s better to take a good look at the hinges, corners, woodwork and glass to ensure everything is intact and oiled well. If you’re using double-paned glasses for your home, make sure to check that there is no condensation leaking from between the glass sheets!
Plumbing:
Your sinks and faucets are working throughout the day for the entire year. It is bound to have some damages with clogged pipes that you may not yet be aware of.
If you suspect blockages in the drainage, get a second opinion of the professionals. The pipings are also connected to your water heaters. These need to be free of any dirt or dust to work well.
Do you have questions like can tankless water heaters be installed outside? It can be done easily with the help of a plumbing company.
Basement:
Your basement could become the hub of all future problems if you’re not careful! No, we’re not talking about basement hauntings, but structural damages like cracks in the foundation, leaks and dampness.
Make sure you have your basement inspected and touched up since the tiniest of cracks can run deep. These invite more elemental damage. This. is an important part of annual maintenance
Roofing:
Your roof withstands so many changes in temperatures and weather conditions throughout the year. It deserves to be looked after! Get a look at your roofing and waterproofing to ensure that there are no cracks or broken tiles during your annual maintenance.
Being the apex of a home, damaged roofs can lead to leaks and intrusions from nesting birds!
Garden:
Pollen season will be here as soon as spring breaks through. If you or a family member is allergic, make sure to reduce the amount of pollen in your yard by meaning the necessary changes.
It’s also a good time to get rid of dead plants and grass that didn’t make it through the cold.