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These should be fixed before the cold weather arrives. Water that gets inside these
cracks will freeze and expand, making the cracks larger.
Autumn is also the last time you can do any lawn maintenance before winter sets in.
This would be an ideal time to plant a new lawn and to fertilize the existing lawn.
Winterize your shrubs and bushes against the cold by wrapping them with burlap.
Keep in mind that the warranty is not all inclusive. You may wish to review what is
covered, as well as what is not covered. Remember also that even if a problem is
covered by warranty (for a short time period) it is still a problem, and is up to the
homeowner to try to prevent it from occurring. We don't say this to minimize any
service work on our part, but to help you protect your investment. Remember what
grandma used to say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Survey Pins
The surveyor installs pins at all lot corners, when a lot is surveyed during the
development of the land and before construction of the house. After the foundation
has been poured, the surveyor carefully records the position of the house and a lot
plan is prepared. You will receive a copy of this legal survey plan as part of your legal
documents when you close.
Often homeowners assume certain physical features on the property are boundaries.
However, scales (depressions in the terrain) are a function of the drainage system
and hydro or telephone junction boxes are placed only within an easement reserved
for this purpose. These items cannot be accepted as boundary lines.
Survey pins may become dislodged or buried during construction. It is advisable to
hire a qualified surveyor to relocate the lot lines if you wish to build a fence, hedge
or any other boundary. Encroaching on others' property can mean costly realignment
of the boundaries.
Easements
Your lot may have easements in favour of various public utilities. For underground
services, it is advisable that the utility involved be contacted before any digging for
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