{"id":27606,"date":"2022-06-19T15:20:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-19T15:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=27606"},"modified":"2022-06-19T15:20:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-19T15:20:53","slug":"6-professional-services-to-hire-to-improve-the-curb-appeal-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/6-professional-services-to-hire-to-improve-the-curb-appeal-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Professional Services to Hire to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you plan on selling your home in the near future or not, it\u2019s important that your home has good curb appeal. This means that whenever someone drives by or pulls up to your home, it has an aesthetically pleasing look to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your curb appeal should be fine if you\u2019ve always maintained the outside of your home. But if you\u2019ve let a few things go (or if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/home-improvements-ideas-to-transform-your-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">completely transform your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), here are some professional services to look into.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1: Professional Roofers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most roofs need to be replaced every 20-25 years, depending on the type of material they\u2019re made out of. Over the years, roofs tend to wear down so it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re going to need a new roof in the near or far future. Even if there\u2019s no visible damage to your roof, replacing it can really give your home a new look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason you need a professional is that working from a height can be very dangerous\u2014 even for professional roofers and even on a one-story house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>2: Professional Pressure Washers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure washing your house can really make your home look brand new. Sometimes when you think you need a new paint job, all you really need is a good pressure washing to remove the dirt, grime, chalking, and even old paint before applying a fresh coat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that pressure washing certain structures will do more harm than good\u2014 which is why it\u2019s always a good idea to consult with a professional first. Some things that should not have a pressure washer come into contact with it are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asphalt roof shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical meters, HVAC units, and light fixtures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gutters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old mortar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood siding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>3: Professional Pest Control Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pest control isn\u2019t just for the inside of your home, as there are several pests that lurk outside of your home\u2014 pests that you don\u2019t want to come into your home either. There are many OTC (over-the-counter) treatments for outdoor pests, and you can even try some home remedies, but serious outdoor pest problems can be better controlled by professional services. Examples of outdoor pests include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insects (flies, wasps, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Termites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeds (and other unwanted plants)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>4: Professional Painting Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to definitely boost your curb appeal is by giving your home a fresh coat of paint. Again working from a height is very dangerous, and even painting a one-story home will require a ladder. Plus, painting is very tedious work and a poor job will actually decrease your home\u2019s curb appeal. However, some things that you can possibly paint on your own would be your mailbox and your window shutters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>5: Professional Lawn Care Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawn is another major important eye-catcher when it comes to curb appeal. Regular lawn maintenance such as cutting your grass and watering the lawn is enough to keep good curb appeal, but sometimes homeowners run into other issues with their lawn that can\u2019t be fixed with watering and mowing. For example, if you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/lawn-aeration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compacted soil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may need to call a professional lawn service to help you aerate your lawn. Some lawn care services can even help you with much more beyond typical lawn care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>6: Professional Landscaping Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawn care services don&#8217;t typically do landscaping, so if you want to add more aesthetics to your yard, you\u2019ll need to call a professional landscaper. A landscaper can plant flowers and shrubbery around your home, and they can even help you spruce up your backyard and give it a cosier vibe. Executive landscaping involves manual hard labour, but landscape designing and landscape architecture are the major components.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Professional Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Professional Gardening Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking about starting a garden and don\u2019t know where to start, you can look into hiring a professional gardening service. Although rare, there are some that do exist. Even if you already have a garden, a professional can help you transform your garden space. If you want your outdoor supply and beautiful flowers to withstand the seasons, it\u2019s main to learn the right way to take care of your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Professional Pool Services<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where you live, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/taking-the-plunge\/\">adding a pool<\/a> to your backyard<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can increase both curb appeal and your property value. If you are thinking about adding a pool to your home, always use a professional pool contractor and never attempt to dig a pool yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course upgrades and maintenance to your home requires a lot of money, so it would be extremely expensive to hire all of these professionals at once. Instead hire for the most pressing issues, which could be roofing, pressure washing, pest control, or lawn care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: THSI-2853 | ZD.25151<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you plan on selling your home in the near future or not, it\u2019s important that your home has good curb appeal. 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