Plans and pricing
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Annual maintenance visit Full inspection plus minor repairs included | $450–$800 |
| Twice-yearly plan Spring and fall | $800–$1,400 / yr |
| Quarterly plan | $1,400–$2,400 / yr |
| Repairs found during a visit Quoted before any work | Plan member pricing |
What gets checked
Spring visit
- Exterior caulking and sealant check
- Deck and fence inspection for rot and loose fixings
- Door and window seal check
- Gutter and downspout condition
- Exterior paint and trim condition
- Grading and drainage away from the foundation
Fall visit
- Weatherstripping and draft check
- Interior door and hardware adjustment
- Caulking at tubs, sinks and tile
- Smoke and CO detector test and battery change
- Handrail and step safety check
- Attic and crawlspace visual inspection
What you get afterwards
A photo report on the condition of each item, flagged in three categories: fixed today, needs attention this year, and watch it. Anything in the middle category comes with a quote so you can plan rather than react.
Over a few years this becomes a genuinely useful record — particularly when you sell, because you can hand a buyer documented maintenance history instead of assurances.
The economics, honestly
The case for a plan is prevention, and prevention is hard to prove. What we can say concretely: exterior caulking that fails lets water behind trim and siding, and water behind trim becomes rot. Resealing on schedule costs a few dollars of material inside a visit you were having anyway. Replacing rotted trim and the sheathing behind it costs far more.
Rentals benefit most, because tenants report problems late. See property maintenance services.
Common questions
Is a maintenance plan actually worth it?
It is worth it if you would otherwise not notice a small problem until it became a large one. The classic example is caulking: a few dollars of sealant applied on schedule prevents water getting behind trim, which is what turns into a four-figure rot repair three years later.
It is not worth it if you are already inspecting the house yourself twice a year and acting on what you find. We would rather say that than sell you a plan you do not need.
What happens if you find something serious?
You get told, with photos, plus a quote and a view on urgency — fix now, fix this year, or watch it. Nothing gets repaired without your approval. A maintenance visit is not a foot in the door to sell you work.
Are repairs included in the plan price?
Minor adjustments and small fixes during the visit are included — tightening hinges, resealing a gap, adjusting a sticking door. Anything requiring materials or significant time is quoted separately at plan-member pricing.