After the Nor’easter: 4 Things Cape Cod Homeowners Should Check Outside
Cape Cod just got a serious reminder that fall weather can arrive with a bang.
The recent nor'easter brought heavy rain, powerful winds, coastal flooding, and plenty of debris across the region. Now that the storm has passed and we're heading into October, it's a good time to walk around your property and see what Mother Nature left behind.
At Top Notch Window Cleaning, these are four exterior areas we'd put on your post-storm checklist.
1. Check Your Gutters for Storm Debris
Strong winds can send leaves, pine needles, twigs, and other debris onto your roof and into your gutters.
If that material creates a blockage, rainwater may overflow instead of being directed safely away from your home. With more leaves coming down as we move deeper into fall, a gutter that's already partially clogged after the storm could become an even bigger problem later.
Look for overflowing water, visible debris, sagging sections, or signs that water hasn't been draining properly.
2. Take a Look at Your Windows
After days of wind and rain, exterior windows may be left with dirt, streaks, spots, and other residue.
Cape Cod windows already deal with pollen, salt carried in the coastal air, insects, dust, and everyday outdoor grime. Add a major coastal storm to the mix, and October can be a great time for a professional window cleaning.
Clean windows also allow you to enjoy more natural light as the days become shorter.
3. Look at Your Siding
Walk around your home and look for areas where dirt, leaves, grime, or organic buildup have collected on the exterior.
Moisture, shade, and existing mold, mildew, or algae can leave siding looking dingy or discolored. Professional house washing can remove unwanted buildup and give your home a cleaner, refreshed appearance heading into fall.
4. Don't Forget Your Solar Panels
Leaves, dirt, pollen, and storm debris can also accumulate on solar panels.
Because roof-mounted panels aren't something homeowners should be climbing up to inspect or clean themselves, this is one job that's better left to professionals.
Start October With a Cleaner Cape Cod Home
A nor'easter can leave quite a mess behind, and October will bring its own round of falling leaves and changing weather.
At Top Notch Window Cleaning, we can help you tackle several exterior cleaning jobs with one call:
Window cleaning
Gutter cleaning
House washing
Solar panel cleaning
We serve Falmouth, Hyannis, Mashpee, Barnstable, Chatham, and surrounding Cape Cod communities.
If the nor'easter made a mess, let us help you clean it up.
Office: (508) 540-0002
Mobile: (508) 631-7007
197 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540100
Independence Drive, Suite 7-480, Hyannis, MA 02601
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