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5 Home Maintenance Issues Homeowners Often Neglect

  • Writer: McCray's Home Services
    McCray's Home Services
  • Jul 2
  • 2 min read
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1. Home Roof and Gutter Maintenance Issues


  • Neglect Type: Clogged gutters, cracked or missing shingles, flashing damage.

  • Why It's Neglected: Out of sight, out of mind.

  • Risk: Water intrusion, wood rot, mold, and structural damage—especially during winter rains.


McCray and Sons Home Services offers gutter service and shingle replacement on single-story homes and some two-story homes, depending on accessibility. McCray and Sons Home Services also offers dry rot repair services.


2. Crawl Space and Foundation Issues


  • Neglect Type: Moisture accumulation, mold, rodents, insulation falling down, breaks in water or sewage lines.

  • Why It's Neglected: Homeowners rarely go under the house unless there’s an ant issue.

  • Risk: Foundation shifting, pest infestations, poor air quality, and earthquake vulnerability.


Your crawl space should be inspected at least once a year, and twice a year in Northern California, due to concerns about moisture, pest risks, and seismic activity. 

Call today to schedule your inspection.  916.258.1290


3. HVAC System Cleaning and Filter Replacement


  • Neglect Type: Dirty filters, ducts, and unserviced units.

  • Why It's Neglected: It often still “works,” even when inefficient.

  • Risk: Poor air quality (important during wildfire season), high energy bills, and system failure during heat waves.


Though McCray and Sons Home Services does not offer HVAC Services. We recommend the following LOCAL companies with confidence:

Reys Air Solution: www.reysair.com

Cabs Heating and Air Conditioning: cabshvac.com


4. Exterior Caulking, Sealing, and Painting


  • Neglect Type: Deteriorated caulking around windows/doors, cracked paint, unsealed wood siding.

  • Why It's Neglected: It's cosmetic until there's damage.

  • Risk: Water intrusion, dry rot, pest access, and reduced insulation performance.


McCray and Sons Home Services offers these services. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary estimate. 916.258.1290


5. Water Heater Maintenance (Especially Tank Units)


  • Neglect Type: No annual flushing, sediment buildup, failing T&P valves.

  • Why It's Neglected: Out of sight and typically runs fine until it fails.

  • Risk: Reduced efficiency, premature failure, flooding, and code violations.



What Home Maintenance Items Are You Neglecting?

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