Recommended Home Maintenance Schedule

Dear Property Manager –

I recently bought a one family home in the Charlotte, NC area after moving here from an apartment in Michigan.

My new next door neighbor started telling me about some of the maintenance he does on his house annually and I realized I need a list of what needs to be done and how often.

Do you have such a list available?

Mark C.

Dear Mark –

You are wise to jump on preventive home maintenance from the outset to avoid having problems arise. Just as in medical or dental care, those homeowners that do regular preventive maintenance and “checkups” are less likely to incur unexpected and expensive repairs.

Below is a list of activities we recommend every homeowner undertake, and their frequency:

1. HVAC (Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning) Inspection – Quarterly
2. Gutter Cleaning – Seasonally
3. Roof Assessment – Annually
4. Electrical Inspection – Quarterly

There are also other areas that should be reviewed annually such as whether decks need to be refinished, exterior painting/power washing done, fences repaired, driveways resurfaced, bricks repointed, chimneys cleaned, etc.

If you are seeking seasoned pros to handle these services, as well as other maintenance needs such as painting, light carpentry, general home maintenance, plumbing, lock replacement, and appliance maintenance, we at Kuester now offer Professional Home Maintenance Services covering everything from routine general maintenance, to preventive services, to 24 hour on call emergency services. Working with us, you can expect competitive rates and you’ll rest assured that the work will be done by skilled, licensed professionals.

We look forward to speaking with you about your home maintenance needs. Please call us today at 803.802.0004.

Best regards,
Property Manager
Kuester

NEWS RELEASE: Kuester Now Offers Home Maintenance Services

January 1, 2009: Charlotte, NC

Kuester is proud to announce our new service: Professional Home Maintenance.

Our skilled team of home service professionals now provides a unique in-home maintenance program offering a comprehensive preventive maintenance, and general services program to preserve and improve the value, life, and beauty of your home. Kuester has a long history of success in commercial and residential real estate services. Our success is due to our dedication to quality and service. We have taken this devotion and expanded our offering to provide you with not only the best service, but a trusted partner who will maintain and service your home.
Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality home maintenance services. We want you to have the comfort and peace of mind in knowing that your home is being well cared for by professionals dedicated to making your property the best it can be.

Recommended Service Schedule:
HVAC: Quarterly Inspections
Gutter Cleaning: Seasonal Inspections
Roof: Annual Inspections
Electrical: Quarterly Inspections

Kuester Maintenance Services is here to provide you with a great resource for many projects that you either don’t want to do, or may not have the time to get done yourself. We also know importance of preventative maintenance, and will work with you to set up a schedule so that these critical home maintenance items are never forgotten.

Kuester Maintenance Services:
(*Prices subject to change, please call us at 803.802.0004 for up-to-date prices or to schedule your quote)

· HVAC: $75/hr
· Gutter Cleaning: $50/hr
· Roofing: $105/hr
· Electrical: $79/hr
· General Home Maintenance: $45/hr
· Plumbing: (priced per job)
· Painting/Drywall: $45/hr
· Light Carpentry: $60/hr
· Appliances: (priced per job)
· Pressure Washing: $50/hr
· Locksmith: $62/hr
· 24 Hour On Call Emergency Maintenance Service

If you are interested in any of the listed general or preventative services, please contact Kuester Maintenance Services at 803.802.0004. We look forward to working with you soon.