Just like a vintage vehicle, the escalation of value continues throughout the years because of a simple principle, proper maintenance. Since properties have Homeowner Association's (HOA's), they may demand replacements and repairs as they have the legal right to determine if the exterior appearance of the property does not align with the guideline/standard of the HOA.
Keeping your property clean can help to increase the value by 5% or more. Here is an example; A two-story single-family home with the size of 1,500 square feet worth $300,000. The HOA sends a letter stating the roof needs to be replaced due to the dark streaks and new paint on the exterior of the home because of the appearance of old wear and tear. The estimate cost for a new roof is between $4,700 to $10,000; according to King Construction USA, which is between 1.57% to 3.33% of the property value. For the exterior paint, average cost is from $2,250 to $8,250, according to A New Leaf Painting, which converts to 0.75% to 2.74% of the property value. Calculating all the numbers and the estimated cost of repairs, it ranges from $6,950 to $18,250 that translates to 2.32% to 6.07% of the property value. If your property just needs a wash, you could be saving thousands of dollars by calling your local soft wash and pressure wash company.
Simply calling us, your local exterior home cleaning company, can keep your property on the bright side of the HOA!
Here are 5 tips to keep your property at its crowning point in value:
Have a professional company do a pre/post-inspection of the property so that notations of unseen damage may be taken care of accordingly.
Do not make renovations that will cause accumulation of water where, according to the CDC, algal bloom is possible - even if it's a flat surface, make sure runoff of water is viable.
Make sure the solution and the equipment being used, are the proper components in not causing damage to the property - such as pressure washing on the roof is not proper or recommended.
Follow up with annual maintenance at the least – even if the property is not a primary home.
Get a quote from Foundation Pressure & Soft Wash and book a service.
Regular maintenance is a good idea regardless of the material of the property, but it is especially important for owners who seek to rent out or sell their property in the future. Property repairs can be costly, but you can reach out to us to do regular scheduled maintenance can help the homeowner point out issues before it becomes real dilemma.
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