Boiler or furnace service (oil systems especially), radiator bleeding, storm windows deployed, gutters cleaned after leaf-drop, exterior faucets drained, and roof scan before snow. Massachusetts heating season is long; entering it unprepared is expensive.
Old roofs with warm attics grow ice dams — watch eaves after storms, rake snow from roof edges, and fix the insulation cause in spring. Frozen pipes find uninsulated runs in walls and basements; know your shutoff. Keep walks clear; Massachusetts slip liability is real.
Freeze-thaw cracks in masonry and pointing, roof and flashing damage, basement seepage in March melt, and the annual dry-rot probe on sills and trim. Book masonry and roof work early — the season is short.
Painting, porches, foundations, and any heating-system replacement — never wait for October to replace a boiler. New England trades compress into the warm months.
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