Spring cleaning shouldn’t stop at the interior of your home! As a trusted roofing contractor in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, we’ve created this Spring Cleaning Exterior Checklist for total home maintenance while you’re sprucing up inside for the season. 

Spring Cleaning Exterior Checklist:

1. Visually Inspect Your Roof
While you’re outside enjoying the beautiful spring weather, walk around your home and inspect your roof from the ground. Look for signs of damage, sagging, and aging. Take note of any damaged or missing shingles and areas with signs of moss, mildew, or other forms of roof decay. The spring rains around Dallas and Fort Worth are notorious for causing costly leaks and water damage, it’s important to make note of these areas and share them with a trusted DFW roofer.

2. Check Gutters And Downspouts
Is rainwater flowing freely from your downspouts? As you start the season, scoop leaves and large debris that accumulated over the winter out of your gutters and flush smaller debris out with a hose. As the fine materials move with the water, watch the underside of the gutter for leaks and make sure that the water exits freely through the downspout. If water is pooling anywhere on your roof or not flowing well, make a note of these areas to discuss with your preferred roofing contractor as they are high-risk areas for leaks. 

3. Inspect Your Woodwork For Mold And Decay
Winter weather often means wear and tear for your woodwork! Walk the perimeter of your property and check both sides of your wooden fence for algae, mildew, and decay. If you have a wooden deck or porch, it needs to be inspected as well! Make note of these areas as they need to be professionally assessed for repairs. Sometimes resealing is enough to protect your woodwork, and sometimes certain boards or sections need to be replaced by a professional local contractor. 

4. Test And Reseal Your Deck, Fence, And Railing
Whether you’re in Richland Hills, Frisco, Plano, or Southlake, when it comes to fencing, sealing is the key to defending a wooden fence against the elements. Coating your fence with a sealant will increase its resistance to sunlight, heat, and water. This will prevent the spring rains from causing rot or warping and the summer sun’s heat and UV rays from washing out the color of your stain. 

5. Have Areas Of Concern Professionally Assessed
Call Ahlers for a free, professional inspection of any areas you noted in your assessment. From fence repairs, to interior renovation and leak repair, to maintaining your roof to prevent damage, we’re here to get your entire property in tip-top shape! We care for homes from Fort Worth to McKinney, Allen, and Highland Park.
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Taking the time to properly maintain and prepare your home to withstand the coming weather can have a positive impact for seasons to come. Protecting your investment is what we’re all about here at Ahlers, we hope you’re ready to have the most beautiful home in DFW this spring!