Helpful Home Repair & Remodeling Hints

Fall & Winter Repairs:

Roofs - Help prevent leaking roofs by getting your gutters cleaned, and by replacing missing, loose, or damaged shingles or flashing
Wet Basements - Seal cracks in the walls or floor, clean vents
Windows - Caulk drafty windows, install storm windows, repair or replace cracked windows
Doors - Properly install weather stripping on doors
Insulate - Your hot water tank, exterior outlets and switches, windows
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors - Make sure they are in proper working order
Tiling - Re-grout tiles in the bathroom and kitchen
Ice Damming - Remove snow and ice build-up from your roof

Spring & Summer Repairs:

Decks - Replace rotten boards and seal the wood
Paint - Interior walls, doors, window frames
Steps - Repair uneven or broken areas
Siding - Replace warped or damaged areas
Tiling - Remodel bathrooms, kitchens, and entry ways
Hardwood Floors - Refinish worn areas
Windows - Remove storm windows and install screens. Repair any holes in screens or replace cracked windows
Fences - Install new fencing or repair damaged areas
Garage Doors - Install new doors or repair damaged doors
Rot Removal - Repair and replace rotted window sills, siding, doors, molding, and other structures

Choosing a Massachusetts Home Repairs Contractor:

Ask how long they have been in business
Ask for their Massachusetts Contractor License number
Verify the license number with the Massachusetts State Board
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Check their Better Business Bureau Rating
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Ask for references
Ask for proof of Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation Insurance
Ask for a written estimate and date of completion
Get a written contract
Get a written Materials List
Never pay in full until work is completed and you are satisfied