Whether you buy a home or business, maintaining the property is essential for the safety of family members, visitors, customers or employees. Ongoing maintenance for a residential or commercial property should not just include the interior of the property but also the exterior landscaping and trees. Today's blog post will focus on the importance of properly maintaining your outdoor landscaping and shade trees for maximum safety and reduced liability.

Protect From Tree Damages

Trees that are not properly maintained with regular pruning and fertilizer can threaten the safety of nearby individuals or even property. Broken or damaged tree limbs can fall onto people, vehicles, homes or businesses, leading to costly medical expenses or repair and replacement costs. Property owners should have trees regularly pruned and inspected for damages, broken limbs or tree diseases that can weaken trees and make them unstable. With proactive tree maintenance, property owners can reduce potential liability and claim issues.

Reduce Trips and Falls

Uneven and cracked sidewalks, ornamental stonework and walkways are a leading cause of injuries, especially for commercial property owners. The elderly and young children are most often hurt due to trips and falls, making property owners liable for their injuries and medical expenses. Property owners can reduce liability and keep visitors safer by having professional contractors repair or replace damaged or uneven sidewalks, driveways, walking paths, ornamental stonework and other areas of high foot traffic.

Improve Safety With Landscape Lighting

The addition of landscape lighting to a commercial or residential property can significantly increase overall property safety and security. In addition to making the property safer to walk around in the evening, it can also help deter costly theft and vandalism by improving visibility and removing hiding spots for criminals.

Homeowners, commercial property owners, and businesses can greatly improve safety and reduce overall liability issues through simple landscape and exterior improvements and maintenance. Aegis can also help property owners have peace of mind and financial security with affordable, quality insurance solutions. The friendly and knowledgeable insurance agents of Aegis help clients find strategic solutions to their unique insurance needs, with a full suite of insurance coverage options, such as Homeowners, Renter's, Auto, Life and Commercial insurance policies. Call Aegis today for more information at 713-850-7622, or go online to request a free quote today!