Guide
Exterior Checklist for Sussex County Rental Owners
Guests judge a rental from the outside before they ever get the door open. Here's what to check.
Before the season starts
The once-a-year list
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Siding and roof
Mold and algae build up fast on a property that sits empty part of the year. It's the first thing a guest photographs, good or bad.
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Gutters
Clogged gutters overflow onto siding and walkways. Worth clearing before the season, not after a problem shows up.
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Deck and porch
Wood decks get slick with mildew, which is a real fall risk for guests. Worth checking every season, not just when it looks dirty.
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Driveway and walkways
First impression, and a safety issue when algae makes a walkway slippery.
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Outdoor shower and trash enclosure
Both get heavy guest use at a beach rental. An outdoor shower needs an actual sanitizing clean, not just a rinse.
What we protect on every visit
The same protocol runs whether it's a rental or not
Outlets and fixtures avoided, landscaping pre-wet before we start, the right product matched to the surface. See the full property protection protocol for exactly what happens on a job.
Most rental owners book once a year, right before the season starts. See house washing, deck cleaning, or gutter cleaning for what each covers.