Winters in Calgary are officially long, freezing and snowy! The weather is brutal! It’s necessary to prepare for the season.
- I make sure to buy plenty of rock salt for the driveway.
I hire someone to plow and have the snow shovels and ice scrapers handy. I’ve invested into a four-wheel-drive truck and have lots of gear to keep me warm… Last year, I thought I was ready for nasty weather. I failed to have the roof checked. It never occurred to me, my roof wasn’t all that old. The combination of ice dams and the weight of the snow led to a collapse. I was relieved that no one was hurt, and however, the failure of the roof caused extensive disfigurement to the home, then walls, ceilings, windows and furnishings were beyond reuse. I wasn’t sure how to proceed. My homeowners insurance was a mess, despite lots of PC calls and arguing, the insurance contractor refused to pay out. I had to transport my family into a hotel. The cost was adding up. I absolutely couldn’t afford to hire a general contractor, Heating, Ventilation & A/C contractor, electrician and roofing contractor to make the necessary repairs… Plus, this all happened at the end of December, when the outside temperature was below freezing, however every morning that it snowed, the disfigurement to my home worsened. I needed to make a decision truly rapidly. Working with a real estate agent wasn’t an option, a buyer would never qualify for a bank loan to buy my home. I also couldn’t wait numerous months to sell the house. The best solution was to contact Leger Home Buyers. This local Calguy contractor is family-owned and creates tailored solutions to the concerns of homeowners. They expedited the entire sale process and made everything easy and hassle-free. They bought my home in its new condition without demanding an inspection or appraisal. They didn’t charge me any closing fees or commissions.
