Home Maintenance in Bobcaygeon, ON

Opening, Closing and Looking In on Bobcaygeon Cottages

Cottage season on this stretch of the Trent-Severn Waterway runs roughly May through October, so seasonal home maintenance comes down to two visits, one at either end. In spring we check the property over, fix whatever winter damaged, test the plumbing, look at the deck and the outside of the building, and recaulk where it's needed. The goal is a place that's ready to use the weekend you arrive, without a list of chores waiting for you.

The fall visit is about closing up so the building gets through winter. We walk the exterior for loose trim, open joints and anything the wind could catch, and make sure doors and windows close and seal. If leaves are still sitting in the eaves troughs, they come out too. Inside, we look for drips and early signs of water damage, test smoke and CO detectors, and note anything that should be handled before spring rather than after.

Homes in the village that are occupied all year need the same attention as anywhere else, and a cottage that gets some winter use is worth a check partway through. A half-day visit of three to four hours usually runs $200 to $350, and a full day for a bigger property or a longer list runs $400 to $600. We don't sell formal plans. Many clients simply book the same visits every season.

Pedro handles seasonal upkeep and preventative maintenance. For how he approaches home maintenance in general, see our home maintenance page.