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Exterior and building upkeep, before the weather sets the schedule.
Siding, trim, paint, gutters, decks, fences and entrances — kept in order on a plan, with water-tightness first, so small failures are dealt with before they let water in.
Scope
What the work typically covers.
We look at a building elevation by elevation and prioritize anything that affects how it sheds water. Cosmetic work follows, scheduled for the season it needs.
AEnvelope and trim
- Siding and trim repairs
- Fascia and soffit sections
- Caulking and sealing at openings
- Roof-edge and flashing details noted for a roofing specialist
BPaint and finishes
- Exterior repainting
- Spot repairs and touch-ups
- Door and window frame finishes
- Railings and metalwork refinished
CWater management
- Gutters and downspouts cleaned and repaired
- Downspout extensions and splash blocks
- Grading at the foundation noted
- Window wells and area drains cleared
DOutdoor structures and entrances
- Non-structural repairs to decks, steps and porches
- Fences and gates
- Paths, walkways and trip hazards
- Entrances and signage areas kept presentable
Sequence
How it runs, step by step.
The same order every time, so you always know where the job stands and what comes next.
- 01
Exterior walkthrough
We photograph and note the building elevation by elevation, from the ground and from safe access points.
- 02
Prioritized scope
Water-tightness and safety items come first; cosmetic items follow. Each is scoped and estimated separately.
- 03
Seasonal scheduling
Paint and sealants need suitable weather, so work is scheduled for it — and the schedule says so.
- 04
Works
Access, protection of planting and paths, and notice to occupants are arranged before work starts.
- 05
Completion report
Photographs by elevation, products and colors used, and recommendations for next season.
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Into the schedule
If you have a planned program, exterior items are folded into it so the building is checked again at the right time.
Decisions
Decisions you will make along the way.
Good scoping means raising these early. We set out the options and trade-offs; the decision stays with you.
01Repair sections or repaint whole elevations?
Spot repairs keep costs down but can leave visible patches. We show you where each approach makes sense.
02Colors and rules
If the property is in a homeowners’ association or historic district, check their requirements before colors and materials are scoped.
03Timing against season
Some work can wait for the right weather; some should not. We say which is which.
04Access
Ladders, scaffolding or a lift each affect cost and disruption. Where specialist access is needed, it is set out in the scope.
What you receive
The paperwork that comes with the work.
Exterior work is easy to forget once the ladders come down. The record makes sure the next round starts from what was found this time.
- Exterior condition recordPhotographed elevation by elevation, with observations.
- Scope of workPrioritized items, products and colors, and the weather window.
- Completion reportPhotographs, products and colors used, and recommendations.
- Next-season notesWhat to check, and when, folded into your schedule.
Outside this scope
Roof replacement, structural repairs to decks, porches or walls, tree work and anything needing an engineer are outside our scope. Where we see issues in those areas, we photograph and note them so you can engage the right specialist.
Questions
Common questions about exterior and building upkeep.
Can you work on occupied buildings?
Yes. We agree notice and access with you, keep entrances and paths usable, and schedule noisy or disruptive work at agreed times.
Do you work on older and historic properties?
We can, with care: matching profiles, materials and colors where possible, and noting where an exact match is not. If the property is in a historic district, check its requirements before work is scoped.
How are multi-unit common areas handled?
Common exterior areas are scoped as their own items, with notice to residents and a separate section in the completion report.
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Next step
Discuss exterior and building upkeep for your property.
Tell us about the property, what it needs and how you would prefer to work. We will reply by email to arrange a site visit and confirm what happens next.