Spring has arrived, and Edmonton homeowners are bracing for the potential for unseasonably warm temperatures. This time of year has people spending more time outdoors, but it is also an important time to consider home repairs and improvements. Taking the time to inspect your home will save you time and money, and it can help to make your family more comfortable too.
How to Locate Potential Repairs
Begin your inspection by checking the exterior of your Edmonton home. Take a look at the siding for any cracks, rotting board or peeling paint. The condition of your siding can indicate insect or water damage that might cause serious problems if you wait to address it. Also look carefully at your gutters. At minimum, you should clean them when the seasons change. If damage is evident, such as rusted, dented or missing pieces, replacing them is the best option to avoid expensive water damage to the home’s foundation. Finally, get on a ladder and take a look at your roof. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, call an expert Edmonton contractor to help. You are likely to find some shingles that need to be replaced, or you might notice that flashing is in need of repair. Taking care of minor roofing issues will involve a minimal out of pocket expense, but it can help you to avoid expensive repairs that can result when water enters your roof and does damage to the interior of your home.
Other proactive repairs to consider include installing storm shutters or adding a generator to prepare for heavy rainfall and damaging storms. Also consider cutting back bushes, replacing any rotting wood on your deck and repairing broken patio pavers or cement walkways. These repairs can help you to avoid unnecessary, costly accidents, and they improve the look of your Edmonton home too.
Repairs Inside Your Edmonton Property
After thoroughly checking the exterior of your home, it is time to move inside and consider some cost effective interior renovations. Thoroughly clean your soffit vents with a compressed air can to remove dust and debris. This can improve the functioning of your air conditioning unit and the quality of air in your home. Also review the appliances in your home. Look for any worn hoses or connectors to your washing machine and refrigerator ice maker because leaks can lead to future water damage if they are not attended to. While you are at it, consider replacing appliances if they are dated. Newer models offer higher energy efficiency ratings which can save you money and benefit the environment too.
Sometimes spring repairs feel overwhelming or cause you to consider more extensive renovations. When this is the case, contact the experts at Alair Homes of Edmonton. Our professional team will meet with you for a free consultation, and we can help you to tackle your home renovations list whether it is large or small. We take measures to keep you involved every step of the way, and all of our work is backed by an industry leading guarantee.