Spring has officially arrived in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and soon you and your neighbors will be out enjoying the great outdoors. You are likely ready for the warmer temperatures but is your home? Here are some tips for getting your home ready for spring.

• Your gutters and downspouts play an important role in getting water away from your home. Now is the time to clean them from the debris of last fall and winter and get them running smoothly.
• Check the area around your outdoor air conditioning unit. Make sure your AC unit is clean and free from grass and shrubbery.
• Take a walk around your home and visually inspect your roof. Look for missing or loose shingles and uneven spots in the surface.
• Take a good look at your foundation. Look for signs that it may be sinking. Stair-step cracks in bricks or cinder blocks are a good indication that you may have foundation issues. Make sure your porch isn’t sinking.
• Test any outdoor play equipment before letting your children play on it. Wooden play and swing sets can suffer deterioration during the cold weather.
• Check your outdoor grill carefully before you use it.
• If you have a fireplace, clean it out. You will thank yourself in the fall.

This is the perfect time to get a homeowners insurance review. Your CO Insurance specialist can review your policy, making sure you have sufficient coverage. We are an independent agency serving Wheat Ridge and we would be glad to assist you. Visit our website for a comparative quote on your homeowners or auto insurance. You can also contact us requesting a homeowners insurance review. Get the peace of mind you deserve by making sure your home is ready for spring. Contact your CO Insurance agent today.