HomeCare · Exterior Inspection

11830 Red Maple Forest Dr

Alpharetta, GA 30005 · Visited July 3, 2026
Good condition
Good condition overall

Your home shows well and the siding is in good shape. Along with today's gutter cleaning, we reattached a loose gutter and stabilized a damaged roof corner, both on the house. The items worth getting ahead of are water-related. The front windows are aging and letting water in, and a few spots on the doors, trim, and the back of the house are worth handling before they grow. The windows are the first priority.

Front of the home, 11830 Red Maple Forest Dr
Complimentary work completed today. Reattached a loose gutter, stabilized a damaged corner, and cleared spiderwebs and a dead branch.
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areas checked
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complimentary fixes
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items to consider
What we handled today
Before
Torn shingle and bent gutter guard at the rear corner
Leaf and pine buildup in the valley
Leaf buildup on the back gutter
After
Rear corner cleared and stabilized
Back gutter run cleared
Reattaching the loose front downspout
What we checked
Exterior
Roof and shingles see below
Gutters and downspouts
Fascia and soffits see below
Siding
Windows and sills see below
Foundation and grading
Grounds and systems
Front door and threshold see below
Garage door frame see below
Exterior wash see below
Landscaping and beds see below
Outdoor faucets
Driveway and walkways
A few things to consider
Rotted front windowsillRot at the half-round window joint
Front windows, rot and water intrusionImmediate
Front and side elevations
The front sill is rotted through and water is getting into the brick and the wall, worst on the far right, with more rot at the half-round window joint above. Other front and side windows show the same wear. These are at end of life, so replacement is the real fix. To stop water now, we can caulk and seal the worst spots as a temporary measure until the windows are replaced.
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Damaged shingle and bent guard, beforeCorner stabilized, after
Rear roofline corner, damaged shingles and guardService Soon
Rear roof corner
A roof shingle was torn and the gutter guard bent where the gutters meet. We put it back as a temporary fix today, but water may be reaching the house at this corner. Because it involves the roof, we recommend a roofing specialist evaluate and repair it properly.
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Rotting front door sillFront door threshold, second angle
Front door sill and thresholdService Soon
Front entry
The sill and the wood strip below it are rotting, and the door is likely original. We can epoxy-patch the seal and wood strip, then patch and paint, to stop the water. If you would rather replace the door, we can quote that, since it depends on the door you choose.
$500 all in for the patch and paint, replacement request a quote
Mildew on the back of the houseMold and mildew, rear elevation
Soft wash the exteriorService Soon
All four sides
Mold and mildew are growing on the siding and shaded areas, heaviest on the back. A gentle soft wash kills it and protects the finish. It cleans and treats, but it will not look brand new. That would take hard pressure washing, which strips paint and forces a repaint, so we do not recommend it unless you are repainting.
$425 all in, all four sides
Moisture in the garage frame, rightMoisture in the garage frame, left
Garage door frame, moisture in the trimService Soon
Garage opening, both corners
The trim at the base of the garage frame is wicking moisture and the paint is failing on both sides. We strip the loose paint, prime, and paint. Spot-treating the affected areas is $254. Hand-painting the whole frame so it looks uniform is $375, and note it may look fresh next to the older paint.
$254 spot-treat, or $375 the full frame
Invasive plant crowding the AC units
Invasive plant at the AC unitsService Soon
Side bed by the AC units
An invasive plant is overtaking the shrubs and crowding the AC units, and it spreads fast. We cut it back and pull it out so it stops encroaching on the equipment.
$200
Damaged seal on a back window
Back window seal, damagedService Soon
Rear window
The seal on a back window is damaged and letting water in. It is best handled when the windows are replaced, but we can patch it now to stop the water: secure the loose wood, caulk with vinyl, and hand-paint just the affected area. It will not be pretty, but it keeps water out.
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Early damage under the front-right soffit
Front-right soffit, early damageMonitor
Roof soffit, front right
A little damage is starting under the soffit on the front right. It is not urgent. Worth keeping an eye on so it does not progress.
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Buildup inside the gutters behind the guards
Gutter interiors behind the leaf guardsMonitor
Gutters with guards
We cleared what was sitting on top of the guards today. Underneath them the gutters still hold buildup. Pulling the guards off is extra labor, so we left that at no charge. On the next service we can remove them and clear the runs out.
Next service
Roof ageMonitor
Whole roof
The roof looks old. We inspect the exterior only and did not get on the roof. We recommend a roofing specialist take a look so you know where it stands.
Roofing referral
Front door awningMonitor
Front entry, optional improvement
An awning over the front door would shield the door and sill from wind-driven rain and give you a dry spot to step under. It is a nice improvement and a first line of defense for the entry.
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