Able Eye Inspections Home Maintenance Guide: Our home maintenance guide helps new and existing home owners better understand what is needed to properly maintain a home. If you have any questions, please call your Professional at Able Eye Inspections. In a home, very few things are maintenance free. While it is a bitter pill for most homeowners to swallow, the fact is that preventative home maintenance, with all the time and money it consumes, is still far more cost effective than the crisis management approach of waiting until something breaks and then scrambling to have it repaired.
Preventative maintenance can avoid repairs, extend the life expectancy of many components and in some cases, reduce energy consumption. After taking possession of a home, Able Eye Inspections recommends the following maintenance and safety issues that should be addressed immediately: We recommend hiring certified, licensed professionals to perform tasks which homeowners are not qualified or equipped to perform.
The following checklist should help you undertake these improvements: Change the locks on all exterior entrances for improved security. Check that all windows and doors are secure. Improve window hardware as necessary. Security rods can be added to sliding windows and doors.
Consideration could also be given to a security system. Install smoke detectors on each level of the home. Ensure that there is a smoke detector in every sleeping area and adjacent hallway. Replace batteries on any existing smoke detectors and test them. Create a plan of action in the event of a fire in your home. Ensure that there is an operable window or door in every room of the house. Consult with your local fire department regarding fire safety issues and what to do in the event of fire.
Examine driveways and walkways for trip hazards and undertake repairs where necessary. Examine the interior of the home for trip hazards. Damaged carpeting and flooring should be repaired.
