Cold weather on the way? A HomeSteadyKY freeze-preparation check looks over your accessible outdoor faucets and exposed areas, then tells you what needs attention before the first hard frost. It costs $120, HomeSteady Care members save 10%, and it already comes with every winter visit. See winter home care and the towns we serve.
Getting ready to winterize a house in Crestwood, Goshen or Prospect? This one visit puts a second set of eyes on the outside spots cold weather finds first. You can book it without joining the HomeSteady Care Membership.
We walk the outside of the house, look at what we can safely see and reach, and tell you what we found while you still have time to act.
$120members save 10%
Get it on the calendar while nights are still mild.
Arctic air coming? Call as early as you can, and we will look for an opening.
Have someone look before the same problem comes around again.
You may not know every outside spigot yet. We can help you find the ones we can reach.
Wondering how to winterize a house in Oldham County? Start with this list for the outside and inside of your home. Then pair it with our winter home maintenance visit.
Water left in a hose can back up into the faucet and freeze.
An insulated cover gives an exposed spigot another layer.
Sprinkler lines need their own plan before temperatures drop.
Note openings where pipes or wires pass through the siding.
Everyone at home should be able to find it fast.
Basements, crawl spaces and garages get the coldest.
During a hard freeze, this lets warmer air reach the plumbing.
Decide on a thermostat setting and who can check on the house.
We can look over your outdoor faucets and exposed areas, then tell you what stands out.
Compare one freeze check with a single winter visit and a full year of care. The HomeSteady Care Membership puts a winter visit on the calendar, and the freeze check and faucet covers come with it. Read the details on our plans and pricing page.
| What you get | Check only$120for the check | Best valueHomeSteady Care$299a quarter | Winter visit$399starting price, once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze check | $120 on its own | Included in winter visit | Included |
| Winter seasonal visit | Not included | Included | From $399 |
| Photo report | Not included | Every visit | After the visit |
| Single jobs | $120 each | 10% off | $120 each |
| Outdoor faucet covers | Ask when booking | Put on at the winter visit | Put on at the visit |
| Cost for four seasonal visits | Not included | $1,196 | From $1,596 |
| Yearly savings on visits | None | At least $400 | None |
| Call 502-248-9333 |
Yearly savings set the $1,196 membership against four single visits starting at $399. The membership is billed every 3 months. The freeze check is part of every winter visit, and booked on its own it is $120, with 10% off for members. Any plumbing work is separate. We go over the membership terms with you before your first visit.
Homeowners in Goshen, Crestwood and Prospect often ask what to do with outside faucets each fall. Here is the usual routine, and when it is smart to bring in help.
Take off hoses, splitters and timers so water can drain out of the faucet.
If your spigot has an indoor shutoff valve, close it before the first hard freeze.
Open the outdoor faucet and let any remaining water run out.
Fit an insulated faucet cover snugly against the wall.
These usually hold water close to the outside wall, which leaves them more exposed. A cover and an indoor shutoff, if your home has one, are worth checking.
The valve sits farther inside the wall, so water can drain back out. It still needs the hose removed, because a connected hose can trap water.
Point it out before winter. We can tell you what we see, and a plumber can handle the repair.
Did your freeze check turn up a problem, or did winter cause one? Homeowners around La Grange, Pewee Valley and Buckner can use one number to work out who should handle it.
A loose part or little fix does not always need a contractor. Show us, and we will say if it is within our scope.
When a roof, plumbing or other work goes beyond us, current members can ask us for help finding the right contractor. You choose who does the job. See how our contractor help works.
Shut off the water and call a licensed plumber first. We do not thaw or repair frozen pipes.
Need more help this winter? Add the jobs you want, whether you live in Crestwood, Goshen or Middletown. See more detail on our on-demand services page.
Clear the yard before more snow covers what the dog left behind.
Holiday cartons broken down, stacked or hauled away.
Leaving for the holidays? We water the houseplants we can reach, as you direct.
Small, safe jobs within our scope, approved by you first.
Rather book by phone?
Call 502-248-9333Freeze checks are available in Buckner, La Grange, Pewee Valley and the other communities shown here. Select a town for more about the area, or see our full service area page. A little outside these towns? Ask before the cold moves in.
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The answers homeowners want before temperatures drop. For the rest of the season, read about winter home maintenance or call 502-248-9333.
It is $120 per visit, and HomeSteady Care members save 10%. Members also get it as part of their winter visit.
It is a visual look at the outdoor faucets and exposed areas we can reach, followed by a clear explanation of what needs attention.
Plan on booking before your first hard frost. We need at least 3 days of notice, so calling before a cold snap arrives gives you the best chance at a date.
Yes. The freeze-preparation check is part of every winter visit, with a membership or as a one-time visit. You can also book it on its own for $120, with 10% off for members.
No. Anyone in our service area can book one. A membership simply takes 10% off the price.
Yes, on the winter visit: outdoor faucet covers are provided and put on as part of it. For a check booked on its own, ask about covers at 502-248-9333 and we will tell you what we can do at your home.
Tell us what your home has when you call. Some setups have an indoor shutoff, and if the job calls for plumbing work, we will let you know.
No. For a pipe that has frozen or burst, turn off the water and contact a licensed plumber.
Not always, since we are working outside. Let us know about gates, dogs or anything else that could block our way.
No inspection can promise that. Our check helps you spot visible concerns early, so you can act before a hard freeze.
