THE ULTIMATE LBI BUYER’S GUIDE
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Long Beach Island
Repairs & Maintenance
When owning a home on Long Beach Island, it's important to budget for annual maintenance. Typical expenses include yard treatment ($250-$350), storm damage repairs ($500-$1,000), winterizing the house if unoccupied ($300-$400), property cleanups and power washing ($500-$2,500), and general repairs ($500-$1,000). If you plan to rent the home, additional costs like small appliance replacements, interior painting, and AC servicing should be expected.
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Be sure to budget for the annual maintenance of your LBI home. These expenses will vary, but typical items and estimated costs will include
yard treatment for weeds ($250-$350/year)
repair from winter storms (siding, roof shingles, etc) most of which can be handled by a handyman ($500-$1,000)
winterizing the house if you will not use it in the off-season to avoid frozen pipes ($300-$400)
property cleanups with a landscaper and/or power washing ($500-$2,500)
general repairs ($500-$1,000)
If you plan to rent the house, there will usually be more annual expenses incurred. Some common items that must be addressed are small appliance replacement, occasional interior painting (especially in the staircases), and AC servicing.