Seasonal homeowner guide

Fall Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Catch small problems before colder, wetter weather turns them into expensive repairs.

Check My Home for Fall Repair Risks

Free Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

15 things every DFW homeowner should check before winter hits — roof, gutters, HVAC, plumbing, windows, foundation and more.

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Roofing

Missing shingles, roof leaks, flashing problems, storm damage, pre-winter inspection.

  • Missing shingles
  • Roof leaks
  • Flashing problems
  • Storm damage
  • Roof inspection before winter

Gutters & Drainage

Clogged gutters, broken downspouts, water pooling near the foundation, overflow during rain.

  • Clogged gutters
  • Broken downspouts
  • Water pooling near foundation
  • Overflow during rain

Foundation

Water near the foundation, expanding cracks, drainage concerns.

  • Water near foundation
  • Expanding cracks
  • Drainage concerns

Windows & Doors

Drafty windows, failed seals, water intrusion, repair vs replacement.

  • Drafty windows
  • Failed seals
  • Water intrusion
  • Repair vs replacement

Siding

Cracked siding, loose panels, moisture damage before winter weather.

  • Cracked siding
  • Loose panels
  • Moisture damage

Decks

Rotten boards, loose railings, structural concerns.

  • Rotten boards
  • Loose railings
  • Structural concerns

Concrete

Driveway cracks, patio cracks, water intrusion, trip hazards.

  • Driveway cracks
  • Patio cracks
  • Water intrusion
  • Trip hazards

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