Gutters cleaned twice (before and after leaf-drop), downspouts tested and extended, roof and moss assessment, crawlspace vent check, and exterior caulking before the rains settle in. October readiness defines the year.
After windstorms: roof scan, fence lines, and tree limbs. Watch for condensation on windows (ventilation, not weather), musty closets on exterior walls, and crawlspace standing water. Run bath fans longer; moisture inside is the season's real adversary.
Treat roof moss (gently — pressure washing shortens shingle life), probe decks and trim for rot, service the heat pump or furnace, and reseed the lawn the rains will water for you.
Paint, roof work, deck refinishing, and any excavation — everything exterior happens July-September. Book in spring; the whole region shares twelve dry weeks.
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