A Spring Home Inspection Means Spring is Here to Stay, Right? Maybe...
Even though it is officially Spring, is it safe to say that we can trust the Spring weather is here to stay? We hope so, because we have a lot of blog topics lined up about how to care for your home this Spring. This first is this one – outlining tips and advice for homeowners about how to approach spring home inspections on the outside of your home.
Why Do A Spring Home Inspection?
- It can help you identify areas of your home that need immediate attention
- You can assess any changes/damage that were caused to your home during the winter
- It helps you identify potential issues
- You can fix small problems before they become a large issues in the future
- It can help you make your list of spring chores
Home Exterior Checklist
There are many areas of your home that you should be checking each year as part of your spring home inspection. Make sure that you check the following areas of your home’s exterior:
- Do a walk around of your entire property
- Gutters and eaves – Clean them out if necessary
- A visual roof inspection
- Check your driveway and walkways for cracks
- Check all drains to make sure they are clear
- Look for signs of nests, rodents, and animals on your property
- Check your foundation and overall structure for cracks
- Check your fencing around your property
- Examine your deck
- Check your AC unit – prepare it for use
- Inspect exterior paint
- Check all windows and doors (including your screens and garage door)
- Check your pool for damage (if applicable)
- Check trees for broken branches and potential hazards
- Check your shed for structural integrity
If you suspect an issue with any of these areas and are not confident you can fix the problem, contact a professional to come take a look and provide an assessment.
An Issue Inside is A Sign of An Issue Outside
If something is wrong with the inside of your home (i.e. moisture build up, air leaks, etc.) then there is definitely an issue the outside of your home somewhere. A Spring home inspection will help you identify these issues before they become bigger and more costly repairs.
Track Your Spring Home Inspection
As you do your home inspection make sure to write down your findings. This will allow you to review you notes each year and you can keep tabs on areas of your home that need extra attention. Being proactive in this manner will you stay on top of things and can save you money in the long run.
Do you plan to perform a home inspection on the exterior of your home this spring? If you are, when do you plan to do it? If not, when was the last time you took a look at the exterior of your home?