FALL HOME MAINTENANCE FAQ
Fall gutter and winterizing questions for Oldham County homeowners
Straight answers on timing, cost and what our fall visit leaves to someone else. See the full seasonal care schedule, or call 502-248-9333 about your house.
When should you clean gutters in the fall?+
Late fall usually works best, once most of the leaves are down. In a yard with heavy tree cover, gutters can fill again quickly, so mention that when you book your fall visit.
Should you clean gutters before winter?+
Yes. Leaves left in a gutter hold water, and that water can freeze along the roof edge or spill beside the house. Getting them clear ahead of the cold is the reason this job sits on our fall list.
How much does gutter cleaning cost near Louisville, KY?+
We do not list a gutter-only price. Gutter and downspout cleaning is part of the fall visit, which starts at $399 on its own and comes with the HomeSteady Care Membership at $299 a quarter, along with windows, a filter and a report.
How much does it cost to winterize a house?+
It depends on what the house needs. Our share is the fall visit and the winter visit, both covered by the $299-a-quarter membership, or booked singly from $399 each. A freeze-preparation check on its own is $120, and members save 10%. Plumbing or sprinkler work would be priced by the pro who does it.
Do you offer home winterization services?+
We help with the outside of the house and the routine prep: clear gutters, a new filter, a walkthrough and an optional freeze check. We do not drain plumbing or blow out sprinklers, but HomeSteady Care members can get our help finding a pro for that work.
Should outdoor faucets be covered in winter?+
Many homeowners disconnect their hoses and add an insulated cover before a hard freeze. Not sure about yours? A freeze-preparation check gets someone looking at your outdoor faucets before the temperature drops.
Should I seal my windows before winter?+
If the caulk is cracked or pulling away, fall is a good time to deal with it. We note what we see on the walkthrough. Resealing is a separate job, so ask whether it counts as a small repair for your home.
Does the fall visit include an HVAC tune-up?+
No. It includes a new air filter. A fall HVAC maintenance checklist or furnace tune-up should come from an HVAC company, and HomeSteady Care members can get our help finding one.
What else belongs on a fall home maintenance checklist?+
A few jobs stay with you: test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, disconnect garden hoses, and store outdoor furniture. If you use a fireplace, have the chimney looked at by a chimney professional.
Do you do fall leaf removal or yard cleanup?+
Yes. Leaf raking, bagging and haul-away are part of the fall visit, along with clearing the gutters and downspouts. If you only need the leaves done, book leaf pickup and removal on its own for $120, and HomeSteady Care members save 10%.
