Fall Freeze Prep in Columbus, Ohio | 1614 Home Co.
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Fall Freeze Prep

Get the house ready before the first hard freeze.

A one time visit for homes anywhere in Columbus, from Hilliard and Dublin to Plain City, Upper Arlington, and everywhere in between. I handle the fall checklist most people mean to get to, and I show you where your main water shutoff is.

$129 flat, about 45 minutes. Still booking through the end of November.
Request a visit Or text (614) 585-9814

What the visit covers

  • Outside faucets winterized Hoses off, lines drained, the inside shutoff closed where there is one, and an insulated cover on each faucet.
  • Furnace filter changed Use your own filter, or I bring the right size and charge only what it costs me.
  • Sump pump tested Water in the pit, float raised, pump runs and drains.
  • Smoke and CO alarms tested Test button on every alarm, with a note on any that are past their replacement date.
  • Main water shutoff found and tagged So you, or anyone in the house, can find it fast. Old or stuck valves are tagged, not forced.
  • A short written note of what I did and anything worth watching
$129 flatFilter at cost if I supply it.
About 45 minutesWeekdays and Saturdays.
Same personJustin, who lives in Hilliard.

If you want this every season

The 1614 quarterly membership covers four visits a year: filters, sump and alarm checks, a seasonal task each visit, and a running Home Record of your house.

Join within 30 days of your freeze prep visit and the $129 comes off your first year. See how the membership works.

Rather do it yourself? Get my free checklist: 5 Things to Check Before the First Freeze.

Request a visit

Takes about a minute. I'll text or call within one business day to set a time.

Fall Freeze Prep request

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Scheduling

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Gate codes, pets, filter size, faucets you’re worried about.

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This is a maintenance visit only. It does not include plumbing, electrical, or HVAC repair. If I find something that needs a licensed trade, I'll tell you and you choose who to call.

Common questions

Will I get a report on the house?
You get a short written note of what I did and anything worth watching. It is a maintenance visit, not a report on the condition of the house. Nothing is opened up, and nothing is graded.
What if my outside faucet has no inside shutoff?
Many newer homes in Hilliard, Dublin, and Plain City have frost free faucets with no separate valve. For those, the hose comes off, the line drains, and a cover goes on. A standard faucet with no shutoff gets a cover and a note, since adding a shutoff is a plumber's job.
Do I need to supply a furnace filter?
Either way works. Text me the size on the edge of your current filter and I will bring one and charge only what it costs me, or leave yours by the furnace.
When is the first hard freeze in central Ohio?
Most years the Columbus area sees its first night at or below 28 degrees in late October or early November. I'm still booking visits through the end of November.
How do I pay?
Card at the end of the visit through Square, or a Square invoice by text or email. $129 flat, plus the filter at cost if I supply it.