You do it for your teeth. You do it for your pets. You do it for your car. What is it? Preventive maintenance. Those regular teeth-cleaning, annual veterinary vaccinations, and seasonal engine tune-ups all have the same purpose: taking care of the things that matter to you so that they last as long as possible. Preventive maintenance is important! If you aren’t already doing it for your home, you should be.
You can probably think of hundreds of other things you’d rather be doing with your time and money than getting a home checkup. It’s not one of the more rewarding parts of being a homeowner. Yet a problem left undiscovered for too long can lead to expensive repairs in the future. Plus, a home that’s not running at peak efficiency is a slow drain on the wallet.
At Frey, we recommend watching those often neglected areas…until it is far too late! A preventative look at the following list of home items could save you tons of money down the road!
- Roof System
- Siding
- Gutters
- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Landscape Grading
- Driveways
- Walkways
- Windows
- Entry Doors
- Decks/Patios
- Dryer Vent
As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Just knowing where there are problems or about-to-be-problems in your home will help you stop disaster-makers in their tracks, and budget for less urgent problems that will eventually need attention. Hoping or pretending your home doesn’t have hidden issues won’t make them disappear or stop developing. Save money over time, and protect your biggest investment, by giving your home a little preventive TLC!