Owning a home is an awesome investment, but it comes with some risk. Do some basic maintenance to avoid major costs!
FOUNDATION REPAIR
Average Cost to Repair: $500-$15,000
Issues could include a slope in the floors, pooling water, cracks or hard-to-shut windows or doors.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Don’t let soil get too dry and check for proper drainage.
ROOF REPAIR
Average Cost to Repair: $1,000-$10,000
If you notice leaks, visible damage or missing shingles, you could have a roof problem.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Get regular inspections, visually inspect, take care of minor repairs right away.
BROKEN WATER HEATER
Average Cost to Repair: $500-$1,500
Broken water heaters may make strange noises, let off bad smells, not effectively heat water or have pooling water in the drip tray.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Check your pressure valve, get your water heater inspected, flush the tank.
TERMITE DAMAGE
Average Cost to Repair: $500-$8,000
Termite damage looks like swarms of flying bugs, wood with hollowed out tunnels and mud tunnels along exterior walls.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Get termite monitors and traps
installed, pull mulch away from the foundation, get termite inspections.
WATER DAMAGE
Average Cost to Repair: $2,000
You may have water damage if you notice musty smells, leaks anywhere in
the roof or walls, mold or mildew growth, peeling or cracked paint.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Clean your gutters, fix any pipe
leaks, get your sump pump tested.
HVAC REPLACEMENT
Average Cost to Repair: $500-$2,500
If your HVAC isn’t heating/cooling, is making strange noises, giving off
strange odors or is resetting frequently, you may have mechanical or
electrical issues.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Get your HVAC system
maintenance every year, replace air filters on schedule, clear away debris
from outdoor units.
MOLD REMOVAL
Average Cost to Repair: $2,000
Mold may be visible or simply give off a musty odor and discolor ceilings. It
may also cause respiratory issues for the people in your home.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Don’t ignore plumbing leaks and
perform regular mold inspections.
NEW PIPES
Average Cost to Repair: $2,500
If you notice damage on exposed pipes, water leaks or rusty water, you may
have pipe issues.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Don’t use chemicals on drains,
winterize your pipes during cold months, get your pipes professionally
cleaned out.
SEPTIC SYSTEM REPAIR
Average Cost to Repair: $1,500
Septic system issues may show up if you don’t flush toilets, drains go slow or
you have standing water in the yard.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Septic tanks should be pumped
once every 3-5 years and inspected at least that often.
ELECTRICAL ISSUES
Average Cost to Repair: Up to $15,000 for rewiring
Electrical issues may be evident if circuit breakers trip a lot, appliances cause electrical shocks, lights flicker or switches stop working.
Maintenance That Can Prevent This Issue: Electricity isn’t a DIY task. Get a
professional electrician to inspect and service your system.
Buyers going into a new home need to understand their best option for
avoiding these repairs. Sellers need to understand what maintenance steps
will improve their home value.
Good news: I can help both! Whether you are buying or selling, together we can create a winning strategy for success. Give me a call and let’s get started!
