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Home maintenanceHome Maintenance in Rochester, NY
Rochester weather is hard on houses. A checklist visit before the first freeze and after the spring thaw finds small problems early. Our handyman helps owners and landlords with home management tasks: repairs, checks and a written list of what needs attention.
- Fall and spring checklist visits
- Owners and landlords
- Written quote first
What a maintenance visit covers
Doors and windows
Drafts, loose hardware, worn weatherstripping and sticking.
Trim and caulk
Gaps and cracks where water and cold air get in.
Ceilings and walls
New stains, cracks and soft spots.
Decks, steps and railings
Loose boards, wobbly rails and surfaces that need sealing.
Between tenants
Small repairs on one list before the next move in.
A written list
What we fixed and what needs a roofer, plumber or other trade.
A Rochester home maintenance calendar
| Season | What happens | What we check | Call someone else when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Nights get cold, first freeze | Door and window drafts, weatherstripping, caulk and hardware | The roof, furnace or chimney needs work |
| Winter | Snow, ice dams, thaw and freeze | Ceiling stains after a leak, once the cause is fixed | An ice dam is leaking |
| Spring thaw | Melting snow finds weak spots | Trim, sills, decks, steps and ceiling stains | Foundation cracks keep growing |
| Summer | Humid weather | Sticking doors and windows, loose hardware | Wood is rotted through |
Rochester gets about 102 inches of snow a year, per Current Results. Energy.gov says to apply weatherstripping around doors and windows to cut drafts. NYSERDA advises sealing air leaks and insulating the attic, basement and walls, and it offers no cost home assessments through EmPower Plus for eligible households. Check the NYSERDA site for the current rules. For spring, 13WHAM suggests checking gutters, the foundation for stains or rot, outdoor faucets, and deck and fence surfaces that need resealing.
These photos show routine homeowner upkeep. Plumbing repairs go to a licensed plumber; we point you to the right trade before work starts.
How a maintenance visit works
- BookPick fall, spring or both. Tell us about your house.
- Walk throughWe check doors, windows, trim, ceilings, walls, decks and steps.
- FixWe repair small items on the spot and quote bigger ones.
- ListYou get a written list of what we fixed and what needs a trade.
Rentals, certificates and lead rules
A Certificate of Occupancy is required for structures with rental units in Rochester, and owner occupied one and two family homes are exempt, per the City of Rochester. Rentals built before 1978 also fall under the city lead law. We repair the doors, trim and walls that cause failed checks. We do not repair roofs, furnaces or chimneys, and we tell you which trade to call.
If you manage several units, ask for one list of repairs across all of them.
Home maintenance questions
What is a home maintenance visit?
A walk through of your home with a checklist. We look for drafts, water signs and loose parts, fix small items and write down bigger ones.
When should I schedule it?
Before the first freeze in fall, and after the spring thaw. Those are the two times Rochester homes show winter damage or get ready for it.
Do you work for landlords?
Yes. We handle small repairs between tenants and the fixes that cause failed rental checks.
Do you clean gutters or fix roofs?
No. Roof work and ice dam leaks go to a roofer. We repair the ceiling after the leak is fixed.
How do I prevent ice dams?
Air seal the ceiling plane, insulate the attic and ventilate it, says Energy.gov. That is work for an insulation contractor or roofer.
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Request a visit
Call 585.555.0142 and tell us about the job. We answer every call.
100 Sample Street, Rochester, NY 14604 | Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM