It is critical to maintain and secure the foundation of your rental property in order to ensure its continued functionality over time. Moisture can infiltrate through wall or floor cracks, causing mold development and unsanitary living conditions. For this reason, foundation repair and sealing must be incorporated into your property management strategy.
The long and successful life of a single-family rental property is largely dependent on having a strong and waterproof foundation. It can also aid in the prevention of other problems like pests or structural damage. You can safeguard the safety and comfort of your renters and your investment by taking proactive steps to preserve the integrity of the foundation of your rental property.
When to Repair Property Foundations
It’s best to seal and repair your property’s foundation in the fall to get it ready for the winter. It’s not a good idea to put off foundation maintenance until after moisture has caused damage or right before a deep frost. Unfavorable circumstances could lead to shoddy repairs, leaving your property open to additional harm. Never disregard a small problem since it might grow into a big one later on!
Ensuring the structural integrity of the property, including its foundation, is the exclusive duty of the proprietor. It’s not advisable to delegate this task to your tenants. Sometimes even well-meaning tenants can neglect routine upkeep, and improper sealing and repair work might result in more expensive issues down the road.
Hire a Professional to Help with Foundation Repair
It’s important to make sure the task is done correctly, or you risk doing more harm than good, even if you might be inclined to solve the problem yourself.
To seal foundation fissures, the necessary skills and knowledge are required. In addition to knowing the best methods for caulking the cracks, you also need to know when to do it.
Significant issues, including water damage, fungal growth, and structural problems, can result from neglecting foundation maintenance. It is critical to give precedence to routine maintenance in order to prevent these issues from occurring
Especially if this is your first attempt, trying to seal the foundation yourself might not be the best use of your time and energy. It’s ideal to work with a professional that has the knowledge and tools needed to complete the task accurately and quickly. You can assure your tenants of the safety and security of your property and the proper upkeep of the foundation by taking these measures.
This is where Real Property Management Wasatch can be a real asset to your investment strategy. Our staff makes sure that regular, rock-solid maintenance is performed on your foundation. To provide you peace of mind that your investment is in the finest hands, we devote our time and resources to this project. For more information about maintenance plans and other property management services, contact us online or call us at 801-418-9835 today!
Originally Published on Aug 31, 2018
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