The maintenance and repair fees that keep a home in peak condition can add up quickly. If you want to leave behind the costs and stresses that come with home ownership in Milwaukee, WI, consider choosing an affordable retirement community that helps you maximize your enjoyment in life. Here are just a few average home expenses you can cut from your budget entirely by moving into Elm Grove Heights Senior Apartments in Milwaukee, WI:
- Plumbing Services | $448/service
- Furnace Repair | $454/repair
- Electrical Services | $1,031/service
- Roof Repair | $1,411/repair
- Water Damage | $2,380/restoration
- Lawn Care | $1,500/year
Keep reading to learn more about how the best retirement communities in Milwaukee, WI can save you money.
Plumbing services
Plumbing emergencies are common expenses that arise when owning a home. Depending on the severity of the problem and condition of your home’s plumbing, you can expect to pay up to $452 per plumbing emergency. That price goes away entirely when you choose independent senior living! At Elm Grove Heights, our 24-hour maintenance staff is ready to take care of plumbing issues at no additional cost to you.
Furnace repair
We all know just how important your furnace is during the blistering cold days and nights of Wisconsin winter. If something goes wrong, a furnace can quickly turn into a time-sensitive – and costly – repair. In Milwaukee, expect to pay around $454, or more, depending on if the whole furnace needs replacing. Just another reason our retirement community in Milwaukee is one of the best – you can rest easy knowing you don’t have to worry about any furnace upgrade or replacement fees.
Electrical services
The cost of fixing electrical system issues continues to rise in Milwaukee year over year. The average homeowner can currently expect to pay around $1,031 for a repair. Residents of Elm Grove Heights Retirement Community don’t have to pay extra for any electrical repairs or upgrades: those costs are all covered as part of your monthly rent.
Roof repair
Roof repair needs can arise quickly – and with heavy winters and wetter-than-normal spring seasons, it’s more likely to happen than you may think. In Milwaukee, the average repair cost for a damaged roof is $1,411. By leaving behind the stress of home ownership and choosing a senior housing option like Elm Grove Heights, all roof repairs and maintenance will be taken care of for you at no extra cost.
Water damage
Whether due to faulty home appliances, weather-related issues, or bursting pipes, water damage can be another expensive aspect of home maintenance. In Milwaukee, the average cost of water damage restoration is $2,380. Wave these fees goodbye when you choose senior living at our apartment home!
Lawn care
If you hire a professional lawn care company for mowing, trimming, and other lawn care needs, you can expect to spend as much as $124 a month in Milwaukee. That amounts to about $1,500 a year – just to maintain your lawn! At Elm Grove Heights, lawn care and maintenance responsibilities are solely in the hands of our property management, so you don’t have to worry about – or pay for – any upkeep again.
By choosing a senior housing option like Elm Grove Heights, you could save thousands of dollars a year in costly home expenses! The best retirement communities will cover all of these maintenance inconveniences – and more. Contact us online or call 414-357-6740 to schedule a tour of Elm Grove Heights today.
