It May Be Summer Now, But Winter Is Coming: Is Your Home Ready?

It is summer now, but time slips by quickly. It is never too early to think about winterizing your home.

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If you already own property on the Outer Banks or are thinking about purchasing a property there soon, you should take some time to hire a professional to come in and winterize your home.

Yes, I said ‘winterize,’ and yes, I realize that it is summer.

If the astounding past winter taught us anything, it is that time is fleeting. A lot of homeowners were unaware their house was not winter-ready until the cold months arrived and madness had begun to take its toll—water sprayed out from behind ice makers and turned into icicles, toilets cracked, and pipes leaked. These are all expensive repairs to make, and certainly no fun to do in the dead of winter.

If the astounding past winter taught us anything, it is that time is fleeting.

That is why I am recommending that you take some time to get it taken care of now. My best estimate would be that it will cost about $150 to winterize and $75 to de-winterize. It will be much more cost-effective than replacing drywall, insulation, and potentially flooring because your home was not ready to take the brunt of winter.

If you have questions about winterizing your home or about buying Outer Banks properties, feel free to reach out to me directly. I would be glad to help you.