Your Guide to Home Exterior Care: A Year-Round Checklist for Homeowners
A huge milestone for many is homeownership- but keeping up on exterior care/maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, especially when it comes to exterior. From protecting most people’s biggest investment to enhancing curb appeal, proper exterior care is essential. Here we’ll lay out a guide to keep your home looking great year-round!
Don’t get us wrong, its quite pricey to afford ALL of these services at once. Think of this guide as a helpful tool for deciding which services are most important and when to schedule them.
Why exterior care matters
You home’s exterior is the first line of defense against the elements. Regular care can save you hundreds in repairs, extend the lifespan of some surfaces, and keeps your home looking spazzy! Also keeping up on exterior maintenance can help maintain your homes value over time.
Spring: Clean and Refresh
Spring is the perfect time to undo winter’s wear and prepare for warmer months.
Pressure Wash Siding, Decks, and Patios: Winter grime and algae growth can make these surfaces look quite unappealing, but also unsafe!
Clean your windows, inside and out: This can be done at home with glass cleaner and a microfiber towel!
Inspect gutters and downspouts: Make sure gutters are clear after the spring thaw
Check for peeling paint or cracked siding: Schedule any needed repairs or home upgrades during this time.
Services to consider:
House washing (Soft Wash)
Concrete cleaning for driveway and walkways
Window cleaning
Clean outdoor furniture
Summer: Maintain and Beautify
Summer is all about staying on top of maintenance and enjoying those great backyard bbq’s with the fam!
Wash your deck or patio: Spills, grime and dirt build up fast during bbq season!
Keep your gutter clear of summer debris: Windy storms can clog gutters quite easily.
Power wash fences: A clean fence makes your yard look polished and can extend the life of the wood too!
Inspect your roof: Look for loose or damages shingles after summer storms
Services to consider:
Patio and deck cleaning
Fence cleaning
Roof inspection and cleaning
Fall: Prepare for the season ahead
Autumn is the time to prepare for colder weather!
Clean your gutters again: Falling leaves can lead to clogs that cause water damage in the winter.
Pressure wash driveways and sidewalks: Remove dirt and algae to prevent slipping hazards when it rains.
Inspect caulking around windows and doors: Replace and bad seals or gaps to keep heating costs down and prevent fogging in double-paned windows
Services to consider:
Concrete cleaning
Gutter Cleaning
Graffiti Removal
Winter: Protect and prepare
Winter is all about preventing damage from freezing temperatures and snow.
Unplug and drain exterior spigots: Frozen pipes can burst and cause major damage.
Inspect walkways for hazards: Use pet friendly de-icer to prevent cracks in concrete.
Check roof for ice dams: Heavy snow and ice can weaken shingles. (Consider a roof wash after the season)
Clean your gutters (Yes, again) before heavy snow arises: Proper drainage prevents back-up and icicles!
Services to consider:
Gutter cleaning
Roof wash (to prevent algae or moss growth post-winter)
Year-Round Quick Tips!
Trim trees and shrubs near your home: This will help prevent damage to siding, windows, and gutters!
Inspect for pests: Check for nests or infestations, particularly around eaves and siding.
Schedule regular pressure washing and exterior care services: This ultimately keeps grime from building up and causing long-term damage to your home
We’re always here to help, too!
At Lansing Precision Power-Wash, we have years of experience in the exterior cleaning category! Our expert team can get you a free quote for our services worked up in less than 24 hours with our remote quoting! Or just give us a call @ 517-763-8407. We’d love to tackle your next exterior cleaning project for you!