Exterior Home Inspection & Repairs

Bob Dillon, President, Unique Home Solutions has a few tips on what homeowners should do as soon as the weather breaks in the Spring. Bob suggest you start with the roof and inspect your way down to the foundation.

On the roof you're looking for look for loose, missing or discolored shingles.  If less then 20% are missing, you can usually replace the missing ones; if more than 20% are missing or loose you should consider a re-roof.

Next inspect the flashings around stacks, vents, and chimney.  Check to see if the sealant material is deteriorating.  If necessary you can re-apply new material to keep these areas from leaking.

Look for loose, missing or discolored shingles.  If less then 20% are missing, you can usually replace the missing ones; if more than 20% are missing or loose you should consider a re-roof.  Next inspect the flashings around stacks, vents, and chimney.  Check to see if the sealant material is deteriorating.  If necessary you can re-apply new material to keep these areas from leaking.

Next work your way down to the gutter system remove all leaves, sticks and other debrei and then hose thru.  The water should flow freely through the downspouts.  Next look for any holes- water leaking through. 

Get all these repairs done right away and spend the rest of your spring enjoying some outdoor fun!