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Regular home maintenance is very important. It will make sure your mechanical systems are operating appropriately and safely, can improve efficiency, help secure your home and investment and stop expensive repair services down the road. A home that is well-maintained retains its value and will cost less to run.
HGB construction in Edmonton is a construction and maintenance company that uses home maintenance and repair services. Taking a proactive technique to caring for all your home’s major systems, like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, ventilation and building structure, will save you money and make sure the safe, efficient operation of your home.
To give you an idea of the money and headache you can save yourself with proactive home maintenance, here are some common trouble areas that that homes face. You can compare the recommendation of preventative maintenance against the cost of a major repair or replacement.
1. Failed caulking, grout and soft flooring around the tub and shower:
This indicates you have water getting into your walls and floor. If you wait too long this will cause structural damage and rotted flooring, $5000 plus to fix. Instead, get to the issue early with new caulking and grout, ensuring it is sealed as needed.
2. roofing has curling or missing shingles in an area:
If your shingles are no longer doing their job, you can get a leaky roofing and cause water damage to your floors, walls and insulation costing $15,000 and up. HGB construction can check and clean the roofing regularly including flashing, skylights and removing debris biannually to stop this from happening. In some cases, a roofing replacement might be required.
3. Gutters and downpours are damaged and leaky:
If you have inadequate drainage and damage to your eavestrough system, water can start to pool around your home, cause damage to your foundation and enter the basement. depending on how severe the damage, you’re checking out a repair bill up to $75,000! having your gutters and downspouts inspected and cleaned biannually, and repaired as needed, will stop this from happening.
4. Water heater is old, rusty and might have a leak:
Hot water tanks only last 7-10 years. If yours is older than that and has rust or isn’t heating properly, it could indicate it’s ready to quit. Unfortunately, when a water heater goes, it can cause a major flood in your basement! This can destroy the flooring and drywall along with your belongings and cost anywhere from $5000 to $15,000 to restore everything. Instead, have your hot water tank inspected, cleaned and maintained every year to make sure that doesn’t happen.
5. Leaky and damaged windows and doors:
Did you know that your windows are the primary culprit for heat escaping your home? a lot more than just letting out the heat, cracks and leaks in your window’s caulking can let in water that can damage the walls and siding, costing $5000 to $15,000 to fix. A technician will check flashing, caulking, paint and weather stripping and replace what is required annually.
6. There is soot near your heating vents, plus broken flues and ducting:
If you’ve observed high utility bills and these tell-tale signs your furnace is in disrepair, you could be at the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. This is fatal. Don’t take the chance and have your furnace and ducts tested, inspected and serviced annually.
7. Deck is splitting, has lifting nails, rotten boards and loose railings:
There is no reason to let your deck get in such a state of disrepair. A replacement cost you $6000 or more, but simply inspecting, repairing and replacing boards as-needed can stop that all together. A failing deck is a safety hazard. stained or painted decks must also be periodically refinished every few years to allow you to get the most lifetime and enjoyment out of your outdoor space.
8. Garage door is making odd noises and not lining up properly:
You must never attempt to fix or replace your garage door cords or strings yourself. These components have such high tension that if something went wrong it could cause damage to your automobiles and severe injury. A tech will inspect, test, lubricate, tighten and adjust hardware of the door and reverser annually. failure of your garage door opener can cost over $750 to fix.
9. Leaky, rusted or clogged sink plumbing:
Like any leaks in your home, water damage is the primary thing you must be anxious about. A leak under the sink, rusted traps or a faulty shut-off valve could result in water damaging walls, cabinets and floors. While the plumbing repair services might cost $600 or more, the water damage could cost much a lot more to repair. That’s why early detecting through inspecting, testing and servicing your plumbing system is key.
10. Insufficient ventilation in your attic and/or crawlspace:
If moisture isn’t being ventilated appropriately out of your home, you could have hidden rot, mildew and mold, foundation and structural damage. This could land you a repair bill of $5000 or more. Instead, have these spaces inspected to make sure appropriate ventilation before any damage occurs.
Handyman services in Edmonton
HGB construction uses a variety of handyman services including carpentry, drywall installation and finishing, painting, trim and door installation, shelving installation, plumbing and electrical repair, wood repair and refinishing, vinyl siding repair, drain cleaning, gutter repair and cleaning, tile installation and lots of other home repairs.
Take the proactive technique to home maintenance. contact HGB construction today!
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