Rodents and raccoons can be a huge problem for homeowners. These small animals find your attics and crawl spaces inviting places to keep warm from the winter weather and to have their babies. These animals can cause terrible damage to your insulation, roofing, and most importantly wiring. Make sure your homeowners insurance covers you for … Read more
Preventative maintenance. So do I need to have my furnace/boiler maintained? Yes, some furnaces and boilers require little maintenance and some require a bit more. Standard efficiency equipment requires a little bit of prevention where as higher efficiency systems require a bit more. All forced air systems will require periodic filter replacements or cleanings, of … Read more
Happy Memorial Day!!! This is a day to remember all of those that gave their lives so we can be free. We are humbled by their service and sacrifice. In these difficult times please remember that every man, woman and animal that gave their life defending our country did so, so you : Can practice whatever religion … Read more
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!! Stay Safe and Healthy but Have Fun!!!
Employee Spotlight Interview – Bobby Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Bobby who has been with the Chap Family for 6 years. What I do at Chap… My … Read more
Moving Among some of the most stressful times of our lives, moving ranks near the top. There are so many reasons we move – upgrade our living situation, a new job, traumatic event – whatever the reason, even if it’s a happy one, moving is an arduous process that cannot be taken lightly. So, why … Read more
Thankful everyday when I wake up and have a job to go to. Thankful for all of Chap’s customers that trust us in their homes and call us back again for future jobs. Thankful for a boss that I don’t dread having to deal with every day. Thankful for a great group of guys I … Read more
Why do I need a survey? When purchasing a home people sometimes make the decision not to get a survey because of the added expense. Big mistake. You are not only buying a house, you are buying the land it sits on as well. There could be easements, encroachments that you may not notice, the … Read more
When investing in remodeling your vacation home, a client should consider modern technology as one of the most important components to protect your home during the unoccupied seasons. With a WI-FI thermostat, you can monitor the heating system remotely from your cell phone or laptop. This feature will inform you if your heating system has somehow failed, you … Read more
Sometimes a simple thing like new decks and railings can make a world of difference. Take a look at the before and after of this beachfront home and the transformation.