Home Maintenance Tips
Home Maintenance Tips for Greater St. Louis
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Your home is one of your largest investments. The best way to keep it running smoothly and efficiently is through regular maintenance. Below are some basic home maintenance tips. If you were able to attend your home inspection, you will have heard many of these already. This is not an inclusive list of all home maintenance items.
If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your home, please call us at (636) 931-7888. We will be happy to help you in any way possible.
When the house is now your home
- Change all locks on exterior entrances for improved security.
- Replace batteries in all smoke detectors. Put a note on your calendar to replace them in one year.
- Create a fire escape plan for your new home. Consult your local fire department for advice on what to do in case of a fire.
- Review your home inspection report for any items requiring immediate attention.
- Learn the location of main shut-offs for your plumbing, electrical and heating systems.
Monthly Maintenance
- Check your fire extinguishers to be sure they are fully charged.
- Repair or replace leaking faucets or shower heads.
- Check grout and caulk in bathrooms. Ensure water is not escaping during showering.
- Check below all plumbing fixtures for leakage.
- Re-secure loose toilets and repair or replace faulty flush mechanisms.
- Replace or clean heating and cooling air filters.
- Clean all gutters and downspouts.
- Check that downspouts are secure and the discharge is appropriate.
- Test all GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) devices.
Spring and Fall
- Replace smoke detector batteries.
- Examine your roof for damage to the roof coverings, chimney and flashings.
- If possible, look in the attic. Check for evidence of leakage, condensations or critters.
- Check your landscaping around structures. Trim back tree branches and shrubs to be sure they are not contacting any structures.
- Inspect the exterior walls and foundation of the house for damage, cracking or movement. Look for bird nests, insect and critter activity.
- Clean and test windows to be sure they are operating correctly. Add caulking and weather-stripping if needed. Inspect for evidence of rot in any wood. Paint and repair the window sills and frames as needed.
- Test the garage door opener. Be sure the auto-reverse mechanism is responding properly. Clean and lubricate rollers, tracks, and hinges on the overhead doors.
- Clean and inspect all appliances as suggested by the manufacturer.
Annually
- Clean and service the heating, cooling and water heater systems.
- Inspect and clean the chimney. Be sure the rain caps and vermin screens are secure.
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Very thorough and professional. Left us with a very detailed report for the house. We worked with Steve and he was very accommodating to us as new homeowners and answered all of our questions. He really helped us learn a lot about the home … More we’re buying.
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They did a very good job got there on time and did a very good in depth inspection and even let us know what is okay to hold off on and what should be a priority even if it did not make it fail the inspection.
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These guys were amazing, they were referred to us by our Lendor who said they were the most thorough and trustworthy in the business. Boy were they right! Jack was extremely professional, while at the same time took his time explaining … More the ins and outs of why each inspection was important, how everyone worked together, what he was looking for, what they found and what to expect with those results. We had many questions, and walked out having learned more than we knew. This was our 1st new house- very exciting and nerve racking at the same time. Having Jack there made the process so simple and comforting. We had follow up questions the next morning and he was easy to reach and when we needed to follow up with more questions with our sewer inspector- the wonderful ladies in Jacks office were so sweet and had the contact information immediately. We are very thankful for Castle Home Inspections and feel so good about our move next week!!
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Castle home inspection inspected my future home in a timely manner , was very detailed , i was informed of the quality of the home i was to purchase and the things that was of concern . Which helped me make the decision of buying the property … More
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Jack was a great source and wealth of knowledge about a house that has been in my family for generations. Very personable and helpful to my house buying journey. Would always go here for my inspections.
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Had Jack as our inspector. Great business and work ethic overall. He was patient with my husband and I as first time home buyers/owners (we asked SOOO much, sorry Jack!), and made sure we were well informed of every issue. The inspection … More itself was thorough and went above and beyond our expectations. We recommend them and will use their services again in the future if need be!
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