Here are some recommended fall & winter maintenance tasks for homeowners and landlords. Completing these projects annually during the fall & winter can protect your home against the need for costly last-minute repairs.

• Test your heating system to ensure that it is working efficiently, if not, have it serviced as soon as possible.
• Clear gutters, leaders and drains of leaves and other debris, to ensure proper drainage.
• Check roofs, parapet walls, skylights and roof hatches for leaks and repair as soon as possible.
• If you have a working chimney, get it cleaned and checked for any cracks in the flue.
• Repair cracked any concrete platforms, walkways, sidewalks, stoops and driveway, to prevent water penetration and additional damage to building foundation.
• Check all exterior building walls for damages; siding, stucco, brick, and repair as soon as possible.
• Insulate all exposed copper piping, throughout house, including cellar.

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