Columbus, Ohio
A home maintenance plan for Columbus houses.
I'm Justin Miller, and 1614 Home Co. is me. I'm based in Hilliard and I work all over Columbus. You get four visits a year, the same checklist every time, and a written record of your house that keeps getting better.
What every visit includes
Same checklist every season, so small problems get caught while they are still small.
- HVAC filter replacementFor every covered system, so the upstairs furnace filter doesn't get forgotten.
- Leak sensor check and wet testStatus and batteries on every sensor, plus a real wet test on the water heater and sump sensors.
- Sump pump checkWater goes in the pit and the pump has to run, so a failed float shows up before a storm does.
- Smoke and CO alarm checkEvery alarm tested, and any past its replacement date gets written down.
- One seasonal taskThe job that season calls for, from storm prep in spring to freeze prep in fall.
- Home Record updateDated photos and notes on what was done and what I found, all in one place.
Maintenance, not repair. If something needs a licensed plumber, electrician, or HVAC tech, I tell you and you choose who to call.
How a year goes
It starts with a setup visit: a leak sensor hub and your first four sensors, a walkthrough of the house, your main shutoffs tagged, and a baseline Home Record. Then four visits, one each season.
Winter
A freeze risk walk through the house: pipes in cold spots, faucet covers, the humidifier pad if you have one, and the sump outlet clear of ice.
Spring
Storm season prep: sump, check valve, and discharge line, downspout extensions, outside faucets turned back on, and the AC condensate drain.
Summer
Basement humidity and AC drainage: condensate line flushed, dehumidifier checked, a look around the water heater and the dryer vent flap.
Fall
Freeze prep before the first hard freeze: hoses off, faucets drained and covered, gutter outlets checked, and a note if the sprinklers still need a blowout.
What it costs, compared to a monthly plan
A lot of home maintenance plans run $99 a month or more. That is close to $1,200 a year. Here is how mine is priced.
| 1614 Home Co. | A typical monthly plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Founding Membership from $699 for year one, limited to the first 25 homes. Regular base membership from $799 a year. | Often $99 a month or more, which adds up to about $1,188 a year or more. |
| Setup | From $199, including a leak sensor hub and four sensors. | Varies. Ask what is included. |
| Bigger homes | Extra bathrooms, HVAC systems, or water heaters each add a small flat yearly amount, shown in your quote. | Varies by plan. |
| Who shows up | Me, every visit. | Ask whether it is the same person each time. |
Monthly plans aren't a bad deal by default. Some include more visits or repair time. The fair way to compare is what gets done, how often, and by whom. I wrote a longer, honest breakdown in what a home maintenance plan costs in Columbus.
See what you get
Every member gets a Home Record: a visit log, a list of your equipment with model numbers and filter sizes, where your shutoffs are, and what to keep an eye on next. See a sample Home Record
Where I work
All of Columbus and the suburbs around it. These pages cover what I see in a few of them. Not on the list? Just ask.
Two ways to start
Fall Freeze Prep visit
$129 flat, about 45 minutes
Outside faucets winterized, furnace filter changed, sump pump tested, smoke and CO alarms tested, main water shutoff found and tagged, and a short written note. Still booking through the end of November.
Request a freeze prep visitQuarterly membership
From $699 year one at the founding price, by bathroom count
Four visits a year: filters, leak sensor checks, sump and alarm checks, a seasonal task each visit, and a running Home Record of your house. Regular base membership is from $799 a year. Setup is from $199. Join within 30 days of a freeze prep visit and the $129 comes off year one.
Request a membership quote