Home Maintenance in Port Perry, ON

Spring and Fall Rounds for Port Perry Properties

Lakeside freeze-thaw is hard on everything outdoors, so spring visits here start outside. We walk the deck for soft boards and loose railings, check the exterior caulking around windows and doors for winter cracks, look over the eaves troughs and downspouts and note any siding that has grown mildew. Inside, we look under sinks and around tubs for slow leaks and test the smoke and CO detectors. Anything that can safely wait goes on the list for fall.

Fall is about closing gaps before the cold. Flattened weatherstripping gets replaced, outdoor taps get shut off and drained, screens get repaired and the troughs get cleared once the leaves drop. For cottage owners, the fall visit doubles as part of closing up, plumbing winterization checks included, so you're not driving home in November wondering what you forgot.

Rural acreages out in the township usually need a longer day, with more exterior to cover and fences to look at. For property maintenance on that scale, it makes sense to get through everything in one trip. If there are outbuildings on the property, we can look them over on the same trip for loose boards, failed caulk and roof leaks. A half-day visit usually runs $200 to $350, and a full day, for big properties or long lists, is $400 to $600.

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