Autumn in North Texas can be such a lovely time of year. The heat begins to recede, while the weather remains fairly nice, allowing you to enjoy all that DFW’s outdoors have to offer. Many seasonal pastimes are back or on the horizon, whether that’s football, hunting season, or the Halloween season.
However, the season isn’t just pumpkin patches, changing leaves, and tailgating – although those are all important elements. If you’re a homeowner, there are several important home care maintenance tasks you need to incorporate into your autumn home maintenance routine. These tasks, if conducted every autumn, will help you upkeep your house and prevent costly and inconvenient repairs over the course of your home’s lifetime.
Read on to learn more about our recommended autumn maintenance tasks and how to incorporate them into your autumn home care routine.
Clean Gutters
Clogged gutters can do a number on your home’s integrity. A few leaves in the wrong drain can have disastrous impacts on your house in terms of water damage. As the leaves begin to fall, you must continue to clean your gutters to stay on top of the task. Failure to do so could have a significant impact on your home. We recommend taking the time to conduct a thorough check of your gutters, including structure and function, every autumn.
Winterize Irrigation
North Texas winters might not be as brutal as those in other parts of the country, but we can certainly experience some cold snaps now and again. These periods of cold weather can be a fun change of pace, but they also can negatively impact your house if you aren’t prepared. A sudden cold snap can cause faucets and pipes to expand, resulting in a slew of ice and water damage that will be difficult to repair. To counteract this, we recommend conducting a full winterization sweep of your property. This will include everything from draining exterior faucets and hoses to winterizing your sprinkler system. This is also a great time of year to begin preparing your home for winterization, especially if it is particularly susceptible to pipe freezing.
Roof Maintenance
Autumn is an ideal time to inspect your roof’s condition. The weather is about to get a little more intense, so it’s well worth it to take stock of how your roof is holding up before the ice, snow, and rain of winter and late autumn arrive. Inspect for loose shingles and leaks, and create a plan to correct them ASAP before the weather turns.
An oft-forgotten piece of roof care to keep in mind: don’t neglect your tree care this autumn. A sudden ice storm could cause tree limbs to fall and damage your home, so we recommend tending to your tree care needs in autumn before winter arrives.
Window, Vents & Heating Checks
As the weather cools, take the time to prepare your vents, windows, and heating systems accordingly. We recommend building a comprehensive checklist as the days grow shorter and winter approaches. This will include everything from inspecting your windows for caulking needs, clearing and vacuuming the vent and ductwork, and ensuring that all vent screens are clean.
These routine checks will do more than just ensure proper vent and heating function. These vent checks, in particular, will also reduce your risk of a house fire during the winter months as your heating use increases. Checking your windows for drafts and damage can also save you a significant amount on your utility bills – another great reason to conduct a thorough review this autumn.
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Along the way, our team is here to keep you informed about progress, provide regular status updates, and address any questions you may have. This helps us ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget, and that you can move into your home as soon as possible.
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