Fall Home Maintenance Checklist!
When it comes to fall home maintenance West Michigan homeowners know the window is short, and The Repairman has helped them make the most of it since 1981. The crisp days of autumn are the best time to get your home ready before the first hard freeze arrives. A few hours of preparation now can prevent the kind of cold-weather emergencies that are far more expensive and disruptive to fix once winter has settled in.
Start from the top down
Fall is the season to look up. Clogged gutters that overflow in a cold snap can form ice dams that push water up under your shingles, so clearing them before the leaves finish falling is time well spent. It’s also the right moment to have your fireplace and chimney checked and any loose roof or flashing issues addressed while the weather still cooperates.
Seal out the cold
Drafty doors and windows quietly drive up your heating bill all winter long. Now is the time to replace worn weatherstripping, re-caulk gaps, and repair or replace exterior doors that no longer seal. Small fixes to trim and drywall around windows and doors keep the warm air in and the cold air out, making your home more comfortable and more efficient.
Protect your plumbing
Before temperatures drop, it’s smart to address any lingering plumbing issues, insulate exposed pipes and disconnect and drain outdoor faucets. A frozen pipe can burst and cause thousands of dollars in water damage in a matter of minutes, and it’s one of the most common and preventable cold-weather problems we see every year.
One call for the whole list
The best part of fall maintenance is that you don’t have to tackle it piece by piece. As a full-service handyman company, The Repairman can work through your entire seasonal checklist in a single visit, indoors and out, for your home or business. We can even come out on a scheduled basis so your property is ready before each season, and we complete every project efficiently, on schedule and to a professional standard.
Serving homes and businesses across West Michigan
We provide fall home maintenance and full handyman services across southwest and West Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Portage, Hastings, Middleville, Wayland, Rockford, Lowell, Coopersville and Grand Haven. Wherever you are in the area, our team is ready to help you get ready for the cold.
Trusted by home and business owners all over southwest Michigan since 1981, The Repairman provides handyman services for any need. Owner Steve Dennison has built a team of experienced, qualified repair experts who deliver the highest quality service and support. It’s just another reason why The Repairman is rated the number one handyman repair business in West Michigan. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to have us come out and give you an estimate.
