Are You Uninterested in Upkeep Calls from Your Tenants? Then this Five Step Guide Will Help You Eliminate Future Headaches
Thoughout the years I have found the largest upkeep troublesome areas are : plumbing, drains, toilets, appliances, and heating / cooling. Those are the areas you must target when knocking up a vacant house for a new renter. Are you prepared to get started? Here Are The five steps to do : Step 1. The Plumbing : Check each tap and ensure it operates correctly. The water should stop dripping when the hot and cold water knobs are closed. Fix as required. Next look under each sink with a flash light while the water is running and confirm there are no leakages at supply lines and drain. Mend as needed. Simarc and other property management companies will help you get the most profit out of your property.
Next check the water supply line going to the toilets and confirm there are no leakages or proof of a leak. Next check the showers and bath tubs for operation. The water control knobs should be secure and the water should stop when the valves are closed. Take an interest in the way in which the water flows from the shower head.
If clogged soak in vinegar or CLR chemical. Next check the hot water heater for indicators of leaking at the base and at the water supply line going into the apex of the tank.
Fix or replace as needed. Next check the washer machine water supply lines for leaks and fix as needed. Next check outside taps / spigots for correct operation and that there are no leakages. Step two. The Drains : Check and test each drain including : sink drains, bath tub / shower drains, and washer machine drain. If you find a clogged or a slow drain than fix employing a plumbers snake. Bath tubs, showers, and rest room sinks always get plugged by hair and foreign objects like tooth paste caps. Step three. The Toilets : I usually reconstruct every toilet with a fluidmaster toilet fix kit.
I’ve had great luck with the mend kit and they cost under $25.00 each. Toilets are a heavily used item and is going to be reconstructed at each vacancy. This can protect you from upkeep calls down the line. Step four. Appliances : the largest appliance issues are the dishwasher, rubbish disposal, and the burners on a stove. Check the dishwasher by running it thru its full cycle. Take off the bottom cover at the base and ensure there are no leakages although it is running. Fix any leaks. Next check the interior of the dishwasher and confirm it is draining correctly at the end of the wash cycle. If a motor goes out on a dishwasher it is cheaper to replace the dishwasher with a newer one. Next test each burner on the oven to confirm they operate and heat up.
