Overview Pest Control is the inspection, prevention and treatment to rid your home of household pests. Pest Control addresses pests such as: – TERMITES; – INSECTS (such as ants, bed bugs, carpet beetles, clothes moths, cockroaches, houseflies, mosquitoes, silverfish, and spiders); and – ANIMALS (such as bats, mice, rats, moles, squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits). The […]

Overview Pest Control is the inspection, prevention and treatment to rid your home of household pests. Pest Control addresses pests such as: – TERMITES; – INSECTS (such as ants, bed bugs, carpet beetles, clothes moths, cockroaches, houseflies, mosquitoes, silverfish, and spiders); and – ANIMALS (such as bats, mice, rats, moles, squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits). The […]

Idea Consider adding a low-temperature alarm for your home, especially the type that sends alerts to your cell phone. Routine Care Check under sinks and around toilets for leaks Early detection catches small leaks before they turn into serious water damage. Timing: July (yearly) How To Check inside bathroom vanities and under kitchen sinks for moisture and […]

Idea Consider adding a low-temperature alarm for your home, especially the type that sends alerts to your cell phone. Routine Care Treat sink and tub drains with baking soda and hot water The baking soda and hot water help to dissolve grease and sediment that begin to build up in your drain pipes. Timing: Every 6 […]

Idea Catching water leaks early can save you thousands of dollars. So it’s a good idea to install electronic leak detectors everywhere in your home where there could be water leaks (water heaters, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.). Routine Care Check house support beams If there are gaps between the beams and house girders, then […]

Idea Catching water leaks early can save you thousands of dollars. So it’s a good idea to install electronic leak detectors everywhere in your home where there could be water leaks (water heaters, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.). Routine Care Check basement pipe and duct insulation Proper insulation of cold-water pipes helps prevent those pipes […]

Idea Catching water leaks early can save you thousands of dollars. So it’s a good idea to install electronic leak detectors everywhere in your home where there could be water leaks (water heaters, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.). Routine Care Check basement for dampness, leaks, or cracks Leaks and cracks can lead to major basement […]

Overview Catching water leaks early can save you thousands of dollars. So it’s a good idea to install electronic leak detectors everywhere in your home where there could be water leaks (water heaters, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.). Routine Care Remove debris from basement window wells As debris builds up in this area, it can […]

Idea If your HVAC equipment is more than 15 years old, consider replacing your heating and cooling equipment with higher efficiency units. Routine Care Conduct energy audit An energy audit can help find ways to save you money on your energy costs. The recommended changes from an energy audit can range from no-cost adjustments, to […]

Overview Downspouts should discharge water approximately 5 feet from the foundation built on sandy soil and 10 feet from foundations built on expansive soils. Routine Care Inspect foundation Damage to your foundation can cause the house or building to shift and crack. Termite damage can be devastating (see Pest Control) Timing: May (yearly) How To The foundation […]