Miguel Avila, Realtor©
ABR©, CRS©, GRI, e-Pro©
(571) 233-0581 mobile
email:
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland & DC
ABR©, CRS©, GRI, e-Pro©
(571) 233-0581 mobile
email:
Licensed in Virginia, Maryland & DC
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Check and replace damaged caulking and weather stripping around windows and doorways
Inspect and repair (if needed) screens
Clean and seal tile grout
After consulting your hot water tank owner’s manual, carefully test the temperature and pressure relief valve to ensure it is not stuck. (Caution: this test may release hot water that can cause burns)
Shut down and clean furnace humidifier, and close the furnace humidifier damper on units with central air conditioning
Check dehumidifier and clean if necessary
Turn OFF gas furnace and fireplace pilot lights where possible
Clean windows, screens and hardware, and replace storm windows with screens. Check screens first and repair or replace if needed
Oil moving parts of garage door
Clean out basement window wells
Inspect your attic to make sure it is getting cool, fresh air and that there is no evidence of condensation
Check attic fans & thermostat
Ensure sump pump is operating properly before the spring thaw sets in. Ensure discharge pipe is connected and allows water to drain away from the foundation
Inspect the roof for damaged, loose or blistered shingles & replace damaged shingles
Trim branches and shrubs that are touching your home
Examine fascia or soffit boards & replace if they are soft or rotting
Clean out gutters and downspout elbows
Check gutters, downspouts, and roof penetrations for leaks
Make sure the downspouts direct water at least 5 feet away from your foundation walls
Check the condition of the exterior surfaces & touch up any areas that need paint before they deteriorate further
Examine the foundation walls for cracks, leaks or signs of moisture, and repair as required
Hose off house exterior
Scrub mildewed areas of house exterior and treat for mildew and fungus on decks
Clean up fallen branches and other debris around the home
Clean gaps between deck boards above joists
Repair and paint fences as necessary
Clean around air conditioner compressor & uncover
Open valve to outside hose connection after all danger of frost has passed
Re-level any exterior steps or decks which moved due to frost or settling
Clear all drainage ditches and culverts of debris
Inspect grading around the house to be sure water drains away from the foundation on all sides
Undertake spring landscape maintenance and, if necessary, fertilize young trees
Make sure that your lawn sprinkler heads do not spray the walls of the house
Check your inside and outside foundation walls and piers for termite tubes and damaged wood
Clean out basement window wells
Examine septic system drain field for flooding, odor; have tank pumped yearly
Have well water tested every 6 months for quality & bacteria