Important Home Repairs You Should Never Procrastinate
When it comes to repairs around your home, it's so easy to put them off, especially if, or when, they seem like big, intimidating tasks. However, you’re probably only making the problem worse and costing yourself more money by procrastinating. So what home repairs should you not procrastinate? Here’s the top four (out of many) to be aware of:
1. Repair a Leaking Roof
The roof keeps everything safe from rain and snow in most homes, so if it falls apart or is impaired in any way, every room becomes vulnerable to water damage (or worse). A leaking roof can cause general water damage to your home, which can be expensive to repair. When you have a leaky roof, it can often lead to the growth of mold and mildew, which can cause respiratory issues among other consequences. Thus, to avoid the extra costs and health issues, it's vital to call an expert to help you repair your roof.
2. Repair Cracked Walls
Your walls may not look like much, but they're literally part of the foundation of your home. If you don't take care of them, it could lead to structural and other issues later on. Cracks in walls can also lead to more serious problems with mold or other pests that could come into your home and make a mess of things. In addition, if you don't fix the issue now, you’ll more than likely have more significant issues later. Cracks in walls usually appear due to moisture, heating and cooling from weather so it tends to expand and shrink, so you’ll want to fix these before they turn into more detrimental and expensive situations.
3. Fix Leaky Faucets and Toilets
Leaky faucets and toilets can waste a lot of water and lead to expensive repairs if they’re not fixed promptly. And if you’re on a septic tank, such leaks can also cause extra overflow at an alarming rate in which your leach lines may not be able to handle after enough time, and you don’t want to deal with this…it’s a pretty “crappy” situation (pun intended). Fixing these issues as soon as you notice them will help avoid further damage and the wasted water. Besides, leaky faucets and toilets can lead to other issues, such as rust or corrosion. If left neglected, it can also lead to mold and mildew issues, leading to further potential health risks such as asthma and other respiratory ailments as mentioned above. Replacing faucets and internal parts of toilets because of corrosion can be expensive, so fixing the issue now will save you money and headaches in the long run.
4. Replace Old Appliances
If you've been putting off replacing your old appliances, now is the time to do it. Old appliances are more expensive to run, and they're not as energy efficient as the newer models. Today, the most recent appliances can save you hundreds of dollars on utility bills every year because they use less power than the former versions! You don’t want to delay because there has also been quite difficult to get them in a timely manner due to supply and demand issues.
In conclusion, if you've been putting off any home repairs, don’t delay…now is the time! The sooner you fix the issues, the more money you'll save on repairs, and probably save yourself some potential health issues depending on the circumstances. You should also contact an expert to avoid the issue from repeating itself in the future. Not sure who to contact? If you’re in the Bend/Central Oregon or Portland Oregon areas, let me know and I can send you some referrals to further assist.
As always, if you’re thinking of listing your home, or if you don’t own a home, condo or similar, and are ready to buy, let me know so I can help you take advantage of current market conditions, as well as all the resources and referrals I have from my many years of success in the industry. As a 10 year Five Star Real Estate Agent, knowing that no matter what is happening in the economy, and especially now, you need a professional real estate broker as your ally, and you’ll be in great hands with my team and me!
Please reach out, I’m here to assist and help you #moveforward,
Teresa Catania, Broker
West + Main Homes
West + Main Homes Oregon
Bend Oregon | Central Oregon | Portland Oregon
503-740-3293
teresa@teresacatania.com