As a homeowner, you are responsible for regular maintenance and repairs, keeping your home in shape and well maintained is key to ensuring you don’t run into problems down the road. There are a few critical maintenance jobs you should never procrastinate on, if you do you could end up spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on fixing an issue you could have avoided. Here are some home maintenance repairs you should never ignore.
Leaking Roof
If you see any discolored spots on your ceiling, or hear dripping water during a rainstorm, you most likely have some spots that need repairing. Leaky roofs can cause structural damage to your homes attic, leading to rotting beams and joints, as well as mold growing in your insulation. It’s very important to address any issues you may find with your roof immediately before a larger problem occurs.
Wildlife
Mouse droppings in your HVAC grilles or ants invading your kitchen base boards and cabinets are signs that your house has openings that need to be closed. Check your homes pipes, exhaust vents, ducts, utility access panels, condensate lines and garage doors. If you’re unsure how to solve your wildlife problem, call a professional exterminator.
Untrimmed Trees
If you’ve got branches brushing against your home, it’s probably time to do some trimming. Overgrown, untrimmed trees can seriously damage your homes exterior, breaking shingles, siding, and even potentially allowing water into the house, causing mold to grow. Trimming trees is fairly easy and you can definitely do it yourself. Hop on a ladder, have a friend around for an extra set of hands, grab your saw and get to trimming. If you feel like you can’t do it yourself, call a landscaping service.
Cracks in the Basement
If you walk down into your basement and see cracks in the floors or walls, you need to repair immediately. These problems are caused by poor drainage, water may be sitting around the house, which then causes concrete walls to settle and buckle. Fixing cracks like these need to be fixed by a professional. This type of maintenance issue requires the basement walls to be excavated and water proofed, try hiring a contractor that specializes in damaged foundations.
Damaged Roof Shingles
If your homes roof is missing shingles or has damaged ones, it’s very important you fix them as soon as possible. No matter how small the damage is, it’s best to address it right away, if moisture reaches the wood sheathing underneath the shingles, your going to have a pretty sad wallet.
Rumbling Noises from the HVAC
If you’ve heard some banging or thumping noises coming from your heating and air conditioning system, you need to hire a professional to investigate. There could be problems with the compressor, belt, or blower motor. It’s important to check your HVAC system at least twice a year to make sure it’s running smoothly.
Renew Hardwood Floors
Wood floors should be renewed periodically, if you can finish before the wood wears through, you should be able to apply a fresh coat without having to sand the wood. If you can get to it early enough, you can save yourself some money, rather than waiting until the last minute, when your floors can’t be sanded and you will need a whole new floor.
Fix Up Your Deck
Summer barbecues are going to be tough if your deck is wobbling or bending when it’s being walked on. You should inspect your deck before warm weather starts, start checking the decks attachment to your house. Make sure it’s attached with lag or screw bolts to a sturdy ledger board. Keep an eye out for signs of rot, cracks, or rotten boards, as well as the condition of the railings.
We hope you found these tips on which home repairs you shouldn’t avoid helpful! Remember if your small repairs turn into big home improvement projects, and you find yourself in need of a dumpster rental, call us! Dumpster Rental Inc can provide you with an affordable roll off dumpster for all of your household repair needs.
