Before monsoon season
Water only needs one path in. Walk the outside of the house and look for the places it could take.
- Check that grading and drainage move water away from the house
- Clear debris from drainage paths and scuppers
- Look for cracked or open exterior caulk at windows and doors
- Note any stained or soft exterior wood or trim
After a storm
Do a quick indoor pass after heavy rain. Fresh stains are far easier to trace than old ones.
- Look at ceilings and the tops of walls for new staining
- Check window sills and door thresholds for moisture
- Watch for drywall that feels soft or looks discolored
Sun and dust season
Tucson sun is the reason exterior paint and finishes here work harder than they do almost anywhere else. Catching a failing finish early is a repaint; ignoring it becomes a repair.
- Look for chalking, fading or peeling exterior paint
- Check south and west exposures first — they age fastest
- Inspect exterior wood for splitting or open joints
Anytime, indoors
Small interior repairs are the cheapest work in the house, and they are the ones most likely to be put off.
- Drywall dings, cracks at corners and nail pops
- Caulk lines in bathrooms and kitchens
- Doors that stick, rub or won't latch
- Loose or worn flooring transitions
When to call someone
If you see recurring moisture, movement in a wall or ceiling, or anything you would need to guess about, get eyes on it. We will tell you plainly whether it is our kind of work or someone else's.