The homeowner's quiet to-do list

What your house needs — that nobody remembers

Houses don't send reminders. The dryer vent fills up silently, the smoke detector expires without a chirp, and the hose bib waits for the first hard freeze. This is the list — and every item on it is something I handle.

Once a year

Dryer vent cleaning

The one chore that's genuinely a fire risk — and almost nobody remembers it.

Spring + fall

Gutter cleaning

Twice a year here — and the cost of skipping it lands on your fascia boards and basement.

Batteries yearly · units dated

Smoke & CO detectors

The units themselves expire — most people only ever think about the batteries.

Every fall

Fall winterization

One burst hose bib pays for a decade of prevention. Do the shutoff before the first hard freeze.

Spring + fall

The seasonal tune-up

One visit, twice a year, the whole list handled. Get on the list and forget about it.

Why older homes need this more

Most houses in East Williston and Williston Park went up before 1970 — nearly half before 1940. Original wood trim, mature tree canopy, heating systems with some mileage: these houses hold up beautifully because generations of owners kept up with the small stuff. The seasonal tune-up keeps that going without you keeping a spreadsheet.

Get it handled

Call or text me, or describe the job online in about a minute — either way I'll send you one flat price, usually within the hour.

☎ Call (516) 250-6289 ✉ Text Billy Describe the job online