Summer is one of the greatest times of the year. Summer holds the promise of vacations, sunshine, and fun for a lot of individuals. For the owners of single-family rental residences, summer means you should accomplish important maintenance tasks on your Kissimmee rental homes. For rental properties with fireplaces, summer is the best time to clean chimneys and divert any future potential fire hazards before the cold weather sets in and makes chimney cleaning much harder.
The inside of a chimney amasses layers of soot and creosote when it’s being used repeatedly. If there is an ample build-up of layers, it can be enough to trigger a chimney fire, damaging the chimney and potentially affecting the rest of the home. Even though the last thing you or your residents want is to set your rental house on fire, chimney cleaning is not always included on regular maintenance plans. Because of this, the right property management company can be all that stands between having a safe, protected rental home and one that is a potential disaster.
Experts in the industry advise that you have all chimneys inspected once a year. It’s important to keep tabs on that soot layer so that you can rest assured in the safety of your rental home. How regularly you clean the chimney is based on the level of use, so it can be years before a chimney needs cleaning. The elapsed time between required cleanings may cause chimneys to be neglected and problems to be identified only after a resident has tried to ignite a fire in the fireplace. Cold weather with your residents having a house full of smoke is the worst time to deal with chimney issues.
Instead of dealing with costly repairs or liability issues after a fire has occurred, it’s better to schedule regular assessments and cleanings for the chimneys of your rental homes. Having proper maintenance done at the right time of year will make sure that your Kissimmee residents can enjoy that cozy winter fire safety.
At Real Property Management Freedom, we know the hazards that can arise from neglected chimneys. That is why we provide comprehensive maintenance plans that will protect your investment while offering you complete peace of mind. With our competitive guarantees and pricing, you can be confident that your property is in the proper hands. Would you like to learn more? For more information, please contact us online or call us at 407-624-4706.
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