Pink umbrella on wet pavement reflecting colorful lights beside autumn leaves.

FALL AND EARLY RAINS

Most of the Bay Area just had its first rain, not a storm or anything catastrophic, just simply rain. So, what’s that mean to homeowners?

If you haven’t already done so…

Clean your roof and rain gutters. Make sure the downspouts are not clogged.
If needed, add downspout extensions to keep water away from your foundation.
After we get some more consistent rain, make sure you do not have standing water under your house.
If you have any drain grates or catch basins, make sure those are clear of debris.
Check your outdoor lighting to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Stock up on your batteries.
Dig out the rain jacket and rain boots.
If you’re in a neighborhood and there’s a public street drain grate make sure that it is free of debris, if not call public works to get it cleaned out.
Also, maybe check your furnace filter, the weather is starting to change.

If you do not like doing these tasks, Intero Real Estate partners with

HomeSmiles based in Redwood City https://homesmiles.com. They have three service packages, and additional add-ons. It’s a great one-stop option for a variety of services.