Debris in Gutters

It’s important to keep your home in excellent condition for the entire year. Routine maintenance prevents costly repairs and protects the investment of your home. Doing a few things each season gets you in the habit of upkeep and ensures a healthy and safe place to live.

As fall approaches, this is the time to prepare your home for harsh winter weather. You’ll be spending more time indoors for the next part of the year and everything should be in working order, both inside and out. Here are some tips to follow:

Inside the Home

• Inspect the furnace and have it serviced, if necessary.
• Make sure the plumbing system is working properly, including removing hair and debris from all sinks and showers.
• Test the smoke detectors and replace the batteries if needed.
• Test the breakers in the electrical panel, especially after electrical storms.

Outside the Home

• Clean up debris from gutters, window wells, and storm drains.
• Turn off outdoor faucets, and disconnect and store garden hoses.
• Drain in-ground sprinkler systems.
• Check the weather stripping on windows and doors, and make sure windows are closed tightly.
• Check for holes and cracks on windows and doors.
• Check the caulking where two different materials meet, including where windows and doors meet the siding of the home.
• If the chimney has not been cleaned yet this year, clean and inspect.

Keeping your home in good condition in the fall season prevents it from aging and protects it from the elements. This increases its value, keeps costs down, and makes it easier to maintain your home for the entire year!

If you live in Brampton or surrounding neighborhoods, Ampwood Home Inspections will give you a reliable home inspection and peace of mind. This thorough inspection is done during the purchase of a new home to help inform you of the condition of the home. It will also give you a clearer picture of any updates or hazards that must be addressed.

We inspect over 400 items in the home and provide a detailed report immediately after the home inspection. This takes anywhere from 2.5 to 4 hours, and the time spent could potentially save you both costs and headaches. After the inspection, you are then given a detailed report is an uncomplicated review of the conditions of the home. We explain and review with you the complete inventory of the home, both interior and exterior conditions.

This includes all systems in the house, apartment or condo:

• Electrical, heating, and plumbing
• Condition of appliances
• Roof, attic, and insulation
• Floors walls, ceiling, and foundation
• External conditions and surfaces
• Garage, driveway, and outside areas

We know that purchasing a home and moving to a new location are stressful enough. Avoid the unnecessary worries and uncertainty of items in need of repair, as well as potential hazards. An inspection of your Brampton home by a certified home inspector can make all the difference!

Call us today to book your home inspection in Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan and surrounding areas!