How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter: Squad Tips & Tricks

Winter can be one of the harshest seasons on your home. Freezing temperatures, snow buildup, and icy conditions can all lead to major maintenance issues if your home isn't properly prepped. At Squad Life, we believe that the best way to protect your home (and your wallet) is with proactive seasonal care.

Here’s how to get your home winter-ready with smart strategies and how we can do it for you.

1. Inspect and Clean Gutters

Clogged gutters can cause water overflow, which can freeze and damage your roof or siding. We clean out leaves, twigs, and debris to ensure proper drainage.

2. Winterize Outdoor Plumbing

We shut off and drain outdoor faucets and irrigation systems to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.

3. Seal Gaps and Drafts

Our Squad checks for gaps in doors, windows, and siding. We seal them up with caulk and weatherstripping to improve energy efficiency and comfort.

4. Furnace Check and Filter Change

We inspect your heating system, replace filters, and make sure it’s running efficiently before the cold hits.

5. Insulate Pipes in Unheated Areas

Basements, crawl spaces, and garages are prone to pipe freezes. We wrap exposed pipes to prevent winter plumbing disasters.

6. Roof and Attic Inspection

We look for missing shingles, signs of leaks, or poor insulation. Catching problems early keeps winter weather out and warmth in.

7. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Furnaces and fireplaces increase CO risks. We test your devices and replace batteries to keep your household safe.

8. Prep Walkways and Driveways

We ensure outdoor steps, paths, and driveways are clear, safe, and treated to prevent slips and falls.

Let Squad Life Handle It All Our seasonal Squad visits take the guesswork out of winter prep. You stay cozy, we do the work. It's that simple.