Spring Checklist for House Maintenance

Spring is a good time to check your house after all those winter storms. Weather is warmer and you could go through a checklist to prepare your property for a new season. 

First of all clean and repair gutters and downspouts. That helps you avoid collecting water at your foundation and not worry about spring rains. 

Another point to check is any wood works you have outside of your home. Decks, pergolas, fences need repairs and to be stained every two years. Then you wouldn’t need to change them for years (which is more expensive than regular maintenance).

Don’t forget about the roof. Storms and ice could damage it and summer is a better time to do some repairs. If you find any problems you have time to book a contractor before they are overloaded with projects. 

The period before June is also good to check your structures for signs of termites. In case you spotted those insects around your woodwork, call a specialist from the pest control company. They know how to get rid of that pesky problem.

Exterior inspection includes paint and any siding or stone damages. Driveways and any pathways may also need your attention. Some little problems could be solved by yourself if you’re handy or needed a professional contractor to do it properly with some heavy tools. 

Of course it's time to check your air conditioning system and clean ducts. Check your windows and doors if they are clean and properly sealed. Good idea is to check the mosquito screens as well. 

If you are pretty busy in your garden then you have some more things to look out for: sprinkle and irrigation systems and any ponds you have in your backyard. Keep in mind that any standing water could be a hotbed to mosquitos reproduction. Clean and maintain them regularly and spray special chemicals to prevent mosquito population.

Spring is a perfect time to plan any renovation or construction projects, to find a reliable company and fit all those repairs into your budget.