General Maintenance Services in St. Louis
Every house has a list. That bathroom caulk that's peeling. The gutter that overflows every time it rains. The squeaky door, the sticking window, the dryer vent that hasn't been cleaned since you moved in. Life gets busy, the list gets longer, and suddenly you've got 30 things that each take "just an hour" — except you never have that hour.
That's where we come in. We knock out your whole list in a single visit. We also run seasonal maintenance programs to catch the small stuff before it turns into big, expensive stuff. Your house takes a beating from St. Louis weather twelve months a year. A little preventive care goes a long way.
General Maintenance Across the St. Louis Metro
Uncle Phil's provides general maintenance throughout the greater St. Louis area. Here are some of the communities we serve most often:
What We Do
General maintenance covers a lot of ground. Here's how we break it down:
Honey-Do Lists
Give us your list — all of it. Tighten that loose handrail. Fix the bifold closet door that jumps off the track. Replace the weatherstripping on the back door. Rehang the towel bar that ripped out of the drywall. Adjust the cabinet hinges. We tackle it all in one efficient visit instead of ten separate trips.
Seasonal Maintenance
St. Louis has four real seasons, and each one does something different to your house. Spring means checking for winter damage and cleaning gutters. Summer means making sure your AC vents are clear and your deck is sealed. Fall is about winterizing — insulating pipes, checking weather seals, cleaning dryer vents. Winter is damage control.
Property Inspections
We walk your property top to bottom — roof condition (from the ground), gutters, foundation cracks, window seals, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, smoke detectors, and more. You get a written list of what needs attention now and what can wait. No scare tactics.
Preventive Programs
Our maintenance program gives you two visits a year — spring and fall — to handle seasonal tasks and catch problems early. We check HVAC filters, test smoke and CO detectors, inspect caulking, clean dryer vents, and address anything that's starting to wear. It's cheaper than emergency repairs. A lot cheaper.
Weatherproofing
Drafty windows, gaps under doors, old weatherstripping, and failed caulk around windows and doors all let conditioned air escape and outdoor air in. We seal it up. Ameren and Spire bills in St. Louis are high enough without heating the outdoors.
Safety Checks
Smoke detectors, CO detectors, GFCI outlets, fire extinguishers, dryer vent lint buildup, and handrail stability. These are the things that protect your family. We make sure they work. Smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years — not just the batteries, the whole unit. Most people don't know that.
Common Problems We Fix
Most of these start small. They only get expensive when you ignore them.
"I've got a list of 20 small things."
Perfect. That's exactly what a maintenance visit is for. We'll prioritize by urgency, knock out as many as we can in a half-day or full-day visit, and give you a clear price upfront. Most honey-do lists take 3–6 hours depending on what's on them.
"My doors stick every summer."
Wood expands in St. Louis humidity. Every August, interior doors start sticking. We plane the edges, adjust hinges, and sometimes re-set the strike plate. Once it's done right, the door works year-round regardless of what the humidity does.
"My gutters overflow every storm."
Clogged gutters cause water to pour over the sides, eroding your landscaping and eventually getting into your foundation. We clean gutters, adjust the slope, and repair sections that have pulled away from the fascia. We also check downspout extensions to make sure water drains away from the house, not toward it.
"My energy bills keep going up."
Besides Ameren rate increases (which we can't fix), the usual culprit is air leaks — gaps around windows, worn weatherstripping, unsealed attic hatches, and recessed lights that vent into the attic. We find the leaks and seal them. Most homeowners see a noticeable drop in their next bill.
"I'm getting my house ready to sell."
Pre-sale maintenance is one of our most popular services. We fix all the little things that show up on a buyer's inspection — leaky faucets, missing caulk, loose outlets, sticking doors, and cosmetic touch-ups. Getting ahead of the inspection saves you headaches during the sale. See also our painting services for pre-sale paint packages.
St. Louis Seasonal Maintenance Calendar
Your house needs different things at different times of year. Here's the short version of when to do what in the St. Louis area:
Spring
Check for ice damage, clean gutters, inspect roof from ground, test outdoor faucets, service AC.
Summer
Seal deck, check window AC units, trim back vegetation from siding, inspect caulk and paint.
Fall
Clean gutters again, insulate pipes, check furnace filter, clean dryer vent, test smoke detectors.
Winter
Monitor for ice dams, check for drafts, keep exterior vents clear, disconnect hoses from spigots.
Maintenance FAQ
What does a seasonal maintenance visit include?
Do you handle honey-do lists?
Can I get on a regular maintenance schedule?
Do you handle exterior maintenance like gutter cleaning?
Do you work on rental properties?
How much does a maintenance visit cost?
How does your maintenance program work?
Can you handle my entire honey-do list in one visit?
What does a property inspection include?
How often should I clean my dryer vent?
Related Services
Maintenance visits often uncover needs for these services:
Recommended Reading
More from our blog on seasonal maintenance for St. Louis homes:
10 Tasks St. Louis Homeowners Forget
The annual maintenance checklist most people skip — and what each one costs in deferred damage.
Prep Your Home for Missouri Summer
HVAC, weatherstripping, gutters, and deck prep — what to do in April and May before triple-digit heat hits.
Why Your Gutters Overflow in Spring
Four causes of gutter overflow — only one is fixed by cleaning. The diagnostic to find yours.
Stop Adding to the List. Start Crossing Things Off.
Hand us your list and we'll handle it. Or sign up for our maintenance program and let us keep your house in shape year-round. Either way, you'll wonder why you waited so long.