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Boston property preservation
Vacant property maintenance, cleanouts, winterization and repairs in and around Boston, Massachusetts. One crew, photos and a written report every visit.
Property preservation in Boston
Looking after an empty property in Boston
Boston property ranges from triple-deckers and row houses to condos, and most of it is old. Nor'easters, heavy snow and ice dams are part of every winter, and the city expects sidewalks cleared after a storm whether anyone lives there or not. We look after vacant, inherited and between-tenant properties for owners who cannot be there.
Also covering: Cambridge, Somerville, Quincy, Brookline, Newton.
Snow, ice and ice dams
Heavy snow on an older roof, with no heat inside, is how ice dams and interior leaks start. We clear snow, check for ice build-up and report anything that needs a roofer.
Triple-deckers and older systems
Older multi-family buildings have plumbing and heating that need watching when units are empty. We check, winterize where needed and report every visit.
Keeping it looking occupied
Cleared walks, tidy entrances and regular visits keep a vacant property from standing out on a busy street.
Serving Boston
What we handle in Boston
Not on the list, or not sure what the property needs? Call and describe it - we will tell you honestly what applies.
Vacant Property Maintenance
Regular checks and upkeep on a property nobody is living in right now, so small problems get caught before they become expensive ones.
Foreclosure Cleanup
Clearing and cleaning a property after foreclosure so it is safe, presentable and ready to list or re-occupy.
Estate / Inherited Property Cleanup
Clearing a property you have inherited or are settling on behalf of an estate, handled carefully and on your timeline.
Property Cleanout
Full interior cleanout - furniture, belongings, accumulated debris - leaving the property empty and broom-clean.
Debris Removal
Hauling away yard waste, construction debris, or anything else left on the property, inside or out.
Lawn Maintenance
Mowing, trimming and general yard upkeep so a vacant property does not stand out on the street as unattended.
Winterization
Shutting down water systems and protecting a vacant property against freeze damage over the cold months.
Board-up & Securing
Boarding windows and doors and otherwise securing a vacant property against entry, weather and vandalism.
Lock Change
Re-keying or replacing locks so you know exactly who can get into the property.
Minor Repairs
Small fixes - a leak, a broken step, a damaged door - handled before they turn into a bigger repair or a failed inspection.
Property Inspection
A scheduled walk-through with photos and a written report, so you know the condition of a property you cannot check on yourself.
Rental Turnover
Cleaning and repairs between tenants so the unit is ready to re-list with as little vacancy time as possible.
Painting
Interior and exterior painting to refresh a property for sale, a new tenant or simply to stop weather damage getting in.
Pressure Washing
Siding, driveways, decks and walkways washed down so the property looks cared for from the street.
Exterior Maintenance
Gutters, siding, steps, fencing and other outside upkeep that keeps a property sound and stops small issues spreading.
Straight answers
Boston property questions
Can you clear snow at a vacant Boston property?
Do you work on triple-deckers?
Will I get proof the work was done?
Need help with a property in Boston?
Tell us what the property needs
Give us the address and what needs doing, and a written price comes back the same working day. Rather talk now? (708) 905-4471.