Spring is right around the corner!  It’s time to start planning to enjoy your property, and your yard.

Now is a great time to check, and address the following issues.  Remember, staying on top of maintenance issues really does save time and money.

Check the gutter systems on your home.  Loose, leaking and obstructed gutters, or downspouts that don’t flow freely away from your home, can lead to water in the basement or crawl space.  And, rainwater flowing over the gutters can let water get behind the siding and into your home!

While you’re at it, inspect for low areas around your foundation and throughout your yard.  Any low areas should be filled in to allow for proper drainage away from the foundation.  Don’t forget, when you apply mulch to the planting beds, be sure not to build up so high that mulch or soil comes in contact with the siding of the home.  Mulch or soil that is too high can lead to excessive moisture coming in contact with your home and that dampness can cause deterioration of the structure.  These conditions may also result with water entering the home.

Caulking windows, doors and trim work, as well as any exposed cracks in concrete surfaces keeps the damaging effects of water from creating expensive future repairs.  Properly caulking all cracks and penetrations found on your home can also be helpful in reducing drafts and energy loss.

If the surface of your deck doesn’t “bead” water after a rain, it’s time to apply a good sealant.  Today’s sealants offer good UV protection and prevent water from prematurely weathering the wood to the point of replacement.  Sealants come in many attractive color tints that can add to the beauty of your deck.  Remember, a thorough pressure washing of the deck will provide the greatest benefits prior to applying stains or sealants. And, while you’re at it, pressure washing the remnants of winter off your house will really make it stand out!

And don’t forget that spring tune-up on the air conditioner!  A tune-up can assure the optimum efficiency your system can deliver, and the cool air flowing.

Henderson Properties is one of Charlotte, North Carolina’s most respected real estate firms. We are proud to offer residential maintenance services to the homeowners in our communities through the Henderson Properties Maintenance Division. Our commitment to our customers is to provide them with the best possible level of service, at a fair price. We have a passion for perfection.

We hope that you will let the Henderson Properties Maintenance Team be your proactive partner in handling your preventative maintenance and home repair. We offer complete and affordable maintenance and repair services through our own in-house staff and extensive contractor contacts. Our skilled technicians will provide friendly service, quality and value that can’t be beat, from a company that you know and trust.

Let us work together to maintain and preserve the value, beauty, and safety of your home.

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