Property Management

Our property management service is an all encompassing solution for the homeowner, landlord, or investor who wants consistent quality inspection, maintenance, & upkeep of their properties. With our detailed property inspections from our experienced team, we help mitigate issues before they happen, increase efficiency & longevity of your property, & maintain safety.

  • Our property management services include these perks to ensure proper safety, inspection, & maintenance of your property:

    • Customized care plan outlining essential upkeep tasks & prioritizing repairs & improvements necessary to stay ahead of your property’s maintenance.

    • Digital property health record that tracks maintenance history & essential details about your property, systems, & appliances.

    • Preventive maintenance visits to inspect & handle routine maintenance tasks to ensure safety & longevity of your property, systems, & appliances. We provide all necessary replacement parts such as filters to keep your systems running smoothly.

    • Exclusive handyman services to handle small projects & repairs for your property.

    • Access to our quality service providers along with coordination & supervision of any work needing to be performed to your property.

    • Virtual property consultations to address any questions or concerns about your property.

    • Estimate & proposal consultations to review contractor proposals & estimates to ensure you’re getting the right services at a fair price.

  • Thorough inspections performed to all areas of your property to ensure safety, increase efficiency, & identify any issues that need to be corrected, repaired, or replaced. We inspect:

    • Attic & Crawl Spaces to check for structural issues, moisture concerns, & signs of pests.

    • Interior of your property to look for potential problems, damage, leaks, & wear.

    • Foundation to check for cracks, shifting, & other structural concerns.

    • Basement to identify any moisture, foundation issues, & signs of pests.

    • Main Breaker panels to detect any wear, damage, & potential electrical issues.

    • Window & door locks to ensure they’re secure & work properly.

    • Fireplaces & flues to find blockages, damage, & other safety concerns.

    • Signs of Pests & infestations forming

    • Clean dryer vent line to reduce fire hazard & improve efficiency.

    • Check fire extinguishers are fully charged, accessible, & ready.

    • Test GFCI’s to ensure proper functionally & electrical safety.

    • Test boiler/furnace emergency shutoff to ensure proper functioning.

    • Clean exterior dryer vent to prevent blockages & lower fire risk.

    • Test smoke/CO detectors to confirm they work & provide essential protection.

    • Replace smoke/CO detector batteries to maintain consistent performance.

    • Inspect & test home security systems including alarms, cameras, & sensors.

  • Our inspections & maintenance helps increase appliance efficiency & extend lifespan while maintaining safety.

    • Sanitize washing machine to prevent mold, odors, & buildups.

    • Check & tighten washing machine hoses to prevent leaks & risk of water damage.

    • Check & tighten dryer hoses to ensure secure connection & improve efficiency.

    • Clean washing machine drain filter to maintain proper drainage & prevent clogs.

    • Check refrigerator door seals to ensure proper seal for optimal energy efficiency & food preservation.

    • Check refrigerator vents to improve airflow & efficiency.

    • Check refrigerator for leaks to spot issues early & prevent damage.

    • Sanitize dishwasher to prevent odors, improve hygiene, & increase longevity.

    • Clean dishwasher drain filter to maintain proper drainage & ensure optimal function.

    • Test Sump pump to ensure proper function & prevent flooding.

    • Clean AC condenser coils to improve efficiency & extend systems lifespan.

    • Remove debris from AC condensers to ensure optimal airflow & performance.

    • Clean AC condensate lines to prevent clogs & reduce risk of water damage.

    • Drain hot water heater to remove sediments & improve efficiency & performance.

    • Winterize plumbing to prevent freezing, pipe bursts, & flooding.

    • Check & replace sacrificial anode in water heater to prevent corrosion & extend life.

    • Replace air filters to maintain healthy indoor air quality & improve HVAC performance.

    • Replace water filters to ensure clean & safe drinking water & reduce contaminants.

    • Adjust humidifier to maintain optimal indoor humidity year round.

    • Test air quality to detect pollutants, allergens, & ensure a healthier home environment.

    • Test water quality to identify contaminants & ensure safe usable water.

    • Test draftiness to improve energy efficiency & living comfort.

    • Test thermal insulation to ensure proper thermal protection & reduce energy loss.

    • Clean humidifier water panel to prevent mineral buildup & maintain system efficiency.

    • Drain dehumidifier to ensure effectively controlling indoor moisture levels.

    • Clean dehumidifier filter to maintain airflow & proper efficient operation.

    • Clean faucet aerators to remove mineral buildup & improve water flow.

    • Inspect & clean bathroom, attic, & basement exhaust fans to improve ventilation.

  • Our experienced team thoroughly inspects & assesses all of your property’s exterior including:

    • Home exterior to detect any signs of wear, damage, & necessary maintenance.

    • Roof to identify issues like missing shingles, damage, aging, & deterioration.

    • Gutters to check for any blockages, leaks, & damage.

    • Masonry & hardscaping including driveways, retaining walls, walkways, patios, & more to detect cracks, damage, & wear that need repair or replacement.

    • Pool & spa equipment to ensure proper function & identify any issues.

    • Drainage, spillways, collection areas, &drain boxes to check they are clear, function properly, & direct water away from your property to reduce flooding.

    • Lighting systems to identify damage, necessary replacements, & other maintenance needs.

    • Irrigation system maintenance year round including spring activation, monthly inspections, & winterization to ensure optimal year round performance.

    • Outdoor lighting system maintenance & repairs to ensure functionality & efficiency.

    • Landscaping & lawn care includes aeration, over-seeding, & chemical applications throughout the year.

    • Seasonal flower & pot planting from design to regular maintenance, watering, & fertilizing all season long.

    • Holiday lighting design, install, removal, & storage.

    • Seasonal patio furniture setup, cleaning, disassembly, & storage,

    • Junk removal & carting services helping to ensure a clutter free property.

    • Vehicle & Boat care maintenance, detailing, engine startups, inspections, & storage.

At Hammer & Birch we preserve the past, while building the future, thru proper inspection & maintenance, one property at a time.