If you own a cottage that you use for vacationing or as a rental property, you know that keeping up with maintenance requires time and thought. How will you maintain your second property during rental season and in between popular vacationing times? At Husky Property Maintenance, we believe there are a few things you can do to make your cottage maintenance more efficient from year-to year.
- Opening – When the warmer months are in sight, you may be thinking about the best way to prepare for cottage opening as rentals fill your calendar. To make cottage maintenance easier, have a checklist of those things that are essential to your property working well. This could include making sure your appliances are working properly, managing your outdoor living areas, checking your electrical panel for correct operation, and making sure your plumbing is in good shape after the winter months. Preparing these things in advance will keep you or your renters from discovering unexpected damage or poorly working items as the season begins.
- Closing – Similarly, at the end of the rental season, cottage maintenance requires some thought and some time. Having a second checklist for cottage closing will help you keep tabs on your second property as it has been used during the rental season. Not only can you address concerns before you close up for the winter, but you can also prepare some items in advance, like stocking up your kitchen and bathrooms and making your cottage presentable for opening next year. This is also a good time to prepare your plumbing and appliances for the cold winter months ahead.
Of course, if you are short for time but looking forward to the rental season, you can always have our team at Husky Property Maintenance assist you with you cottage maintenance checklists. Your cottage will look and operate its best all year round. Contact us today to learn more.
