Here are repairs that should not be ignored :
1. Leaky roof – When water continuously seeps into your home, you risk structural damage, mold, a fire or destruction of your property from water damage. To save money, take care of any roof leak you notice immediately. You may not need to replace the entire roof, but the longer you wait the more expensive the cost can be.
2. Overloaded electrical system – Outlets or switches that feel warm, fuses that blow out frequently or flickering lights all point to too much power running through outdated electrical wiring. A professional should diagnose and repair a faulty electrical system.
3. Pest infestations – Ants, termites, roaches and rodents don’t travel alone. If you can see one, you bet that you will see others. If your able to locate your pest’s entry point into your home, plug up the hole. If you have a large pest problem, you definitely need to hire an exterminator.
4. Plumbing leaks – All leaks, no matter what the size, need to be addressed as soon as they are detected. Besides saving your home from permanent damage, the sooner you take care of leaky faucets, cracked pipes and running toilets, the more you’ll save on your water bills.
5. Natural gas leak – Although natural gas is odorless, your utility company adds mercaptan to it, which smells like rotten eggs. That helps you detect a natural gas leak, which may come from a distinguished pilot light or broken gas main. To avoid an explosion, this needs to be repaired right away.
6. Foundation cracks – As a home ages, the foundation may develop small cracks, but if you have one big enough, that needs to be taken care of immediately. Foundation damage can be life-threatening if stability is an issue. Just like feet support your body, the foundation supports your house.
7. Faulty septic systems – If your home isn’t part of a sewer system, you have a septic tank. If you see a soggy area or start smelling a bad odor, you should take action to get the septic tank checked out. When it gets clogged or too full, that creates huge problems. You may have to start over and relocate the septic tank, which could be very expensive.
8. Clean your chimney – If your chimney isn’t cleaned once a year, you risk carbon monoxide poisoning or a fire. You could save thousands of dollars by hiring a chimney sweep and preventing your family from becoming sick and eliminating any chance of a fire.
9. Plugged or broken gutters – Water pooling around the house may mean the gutters need cleaning or it can mean the gutter is broken. If this repair is postponed, water can get into your basement and cause rot and mold, which can be really expensive to repair. Water can also seep under your siding and cause rot.
