Every home has hundreds of items, ranging from plants to structural items, to mechanical systems, that need monitoring and maintenance. Here are some of the many exterior and garden items All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. checks as part of their Home Maintenance in Los Angeles program.
Unkempt Trees
Pictured here is a tree with a mixture of living and dead parts. This tree presents as unkempt, overlooked and dirty. Pruning dead branches and leaves makes the tree show as vigorous and strong. Performing detail cleaning jobs, such as dead tree part removal, can transform your garden and property into your personal oasis of tranquility.
Remove Tree Stumps
After cutting down a tree, landscapers often leave the stump in your yard. Dead stumps are unsightly and can be a trip hazard. Keep your yard safe and looking good by locating and removing dead tree stumps.
Straighten Exterior Lights
Straightness, scale and proper proportions are crucial elements of architectural beauty. Periodically check your house and garden lights to make sure they are hanging upright. Tilted light fixtures make a property look run down.
Plants on Fences
Pictured here is ground cover growing over the bottom rail of a wrought iron fence. Plants and other debris trap moisture against the fence which causes it to rust out and deteriorate. Remove plants from the bottom fence rail to insure a free flow of air. The free flow of air allows the fence dry out after it gets wet from sprinklers and rain. Keeping the fence dry increases the lifespan of your wrought iron fencing.
Clogged Rain Gutters
Keep your rain gutters functioning properly by removing leaf accumulations regularly. Pictured here is a slate roof next to a rain gutter clogged with leaves. Clogged gutters prevent water from diverting away from your house, which can damage your structure. Also, long term leaf build-up in the gutter traps water against the sheet metal which rusts out the gutter; requiring costly gutter replacement.
Peeling Rain Gutters
Peeling rain gutters are unsightly and they’re one of the first things people notice when they look at your house. Painting rain gutters every few years keeps your house looking sharp and it extends the lifespan of this important part of your roof’s rain water dispersal system.
Under House Access
Make sure your under house access points are secured against pest intrusion. Pictured here is a crawl space cover that is falling apart and is open just enough to let in rats and mice.
Garden Hose
It is wise to keep at least one quality garden hose around the house. Convenience and the size of the home determine how many hoses to have on hand. Prices for good hoses start around $25.00 and go up to $90.00 each depending on length and strength.
Looking for someone reliable to help you with home maintenance in Los Angeles? Call All Los Angeles Painting Company, Inc. 310-470-9218
