No matter who you are or what you do for work, everyone tends to procrastinate, especially, when it comes to household maintenance. No one wants to spend their hard earned money on household repairs, or worse, spend their weekend doing them themselves. However, even though we love to put off those repairs, just getting them done or even taking preventive measures, may be the best bet. And while you are preparing for the future, it’s a good idea to review the losses that are covered on your MA Home Insurance policy.
Additionally, here are some preventative inspections in order to save you a future headache and a future fortune:
- Annual HVAC inspection – Get this inspection done at least once or twice a year, preferably in the spring or fall when HVAC companies are not in demand, and the average cost for this will range around $200-$300.
- Chimney Inspection – This should also be performed at least once a year before your first fire in the winter, and the price usually ranges approximately $65 for an inspection and $150 for an inspection and a cleaning.
- Termite Inspection – This should be done at least once a year, and will cost around $75-$200 for an inspection, $200-$300 for a termite protection contract.
- Power washing and sealing wood deck – Must be done every one to three years, and costs approximately $100-$300 for a 200 square-foot deck.
- Dryer vent cleaning – This should be cleaned out every year, and its cost usually ranges from $120-$200
Some of these inspections can lead to very costly potential damage if left unattended to; the chimney, water damage; termites, $3,000 up to $80,000 in damages; failing to clean your dryer vent, fire (which happened to a family earlier this year and claimed three lives!)! With all these potential hazards that can happen in your home make sure you are covered by calling your local MA Insurance agent today.
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