“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
In the Muskoka Lakes region, as the harsh winter recedes into warmer spring weather it is time to address much needed repairs and maintenance work at your property.
As a property owner, the list of repair work can sometimes seem endless. Contact Lakeview North for your various early season projects such as:
- Eavestroughs and gutter cleaning and repair
- Roof repair
- Driveway and road access routes
- Yard clean up and debris removal
- Deck repairs
- Water drainage
- Power washing
Yard and Shoreline Cleanup
Do you have a pile of left over wood that needs removing? Often, getting rid of these leftovers can open up a nice little area on the property for landscaping ideas such as edge work, gardens and seating areas. Exposing a little rock ledge can add visual interest to a cottage or home garden area. Cleaning up a shoreline area can be an inexpensive way to expand your usable areas.
Deck, Stairway and Walkway Repair
After years of service, wear and tear, foundation settlement or originally poor installation can lead to dangerous circumstances. Ask Lakeview North about removal and rebuilding options for your existing deck.
Drainage Issues
The Muskoka region is famous for its rock ledges, hills and outcrops. Channeling water from hills to follow a ‘natural’ drainage path is a constant effort for some properties. Over time, ditches and drainage routes can require repair or reconstruction to move water flow from the top to the bottom of a hill.
Power Washing
Extend the lifespan of your wood decking by thoroughly cleaning the surface areas to remove algae and debris trapped between planks. Ask us for a quotation as this procedure can be done together with minor repairs.
Doorway and Window Damage
The reasons are endless but over time door entrances and windows may require repair. Lakeview North is experienced in the various remedial options to reset and reseal doors and windows. Generally, ensuring that water flows away from the building foundation will prevent other forms of damage.
Driveway and Road Access Routes
Have you read our column about Spring Culvert repair? In this article we detail the repair of a drainage culvert.
After the winter melt it is common for access routes to require regrading, have material added or require a more comprehensive roadway repair and reconstruction.
For these or any other early season maintenance projects, please feel free to contact us at Lakeview North.
