TIPS FOR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE

It’s time to prepare your home to withstand Seattle’s soggy winter weather. Fall is the perfect time to take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home. Our Handyman department at Gaspar’s is here to help you with one or everything on your list!

Winter is fast approaching, and it’s time to start giving serious thought to preparing for the rain and chill of winter. We want to help you stay warm and dry through to spring.

·Have us check for damage to your roof, and clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating. This is especially important during the fall season to keep leaves from building up in the gutters. Have us check for signs of mold and mildew.

·Have us check and replace caulking around doors and windows that show signs of deterioration. Look for missing or loose glaze in windows and replace as needed.

·Have us check caulking around showers, bathtubs, sinks and toilet bases, as well as leaks and any water damage to floors or woodwork, and make repairs as needed.

·Have your chimney cleaned and inspected for any damage to for creosote build-up. Check your space heaters and wood-burning stoves for safety and other hazards.

·Hire us to pressure wash or rinse roof and decks.

·Have us inspect your home’s exterior siding; look for weather related damage, cracks or loose mortar. We can check wood trim and siding for paint deteriorating, peeling, blistering or looseness.

·Have us repair any stairs or bannisters to prevent falls and injury.

·We can wrap your pipes with heating tape and insulate unfinished rooms and garages if they contain exposed pipes. We can repair any pipes that have cracks or leaks.

Whether your fall maintenance projects are big or small, Gaspar’s is here to help!