Summer Maintenance Checklist

Happy July!

With temperatures rising, it’s the perfect time to go over our Summer Maintenance Checklist. Remember, regular upkeep is the best way to preserve and enhance your home’s value.

Exterior:

• Check the house for loose or rotted siding.
• Check your deck for popped nails or loose treads.
• Reseal your driveway.
• Inspect and clean your grill.
• Fill cracks in your patio and sidewalk.

Roof:

• Check your roof for damage or missing shingles.
• Trim branches and trees away from the roof.

Structure:

• Reseal your garage floor.
• Keep fertilizer/power tools out of children’s reach.
• Check your crawl space for moisture.
• Remove combustible materials from the garage.

Water Control:

• Pour water into your sump to test the pump (if you have a sump pump).
• Clean your gutters and window wells.
• Extend downspouts away from your foundation.
• Make sure grading flows water away.

Fuel Services:

• Check your gas/oil tank for odors and leaks.

Property:

• Trim shrubs and plants away from HVAC units.
• Check your property for pests—ants, termites, bees.
• Save energy—install a clothesline.