# 45th Parallel Home Maintenance

> Licensed Michigan builder providing handyman services, seasonal home maintenance, cottage care, thermal imaging assessments, and owner's representative consulting in Traverse City and Northern Michigan. We handle preventive maintenance, winterization, gutter cleaning, and more — keeping your home safe and efficient year-round. Locally owned, serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Antrim Counties.

## Core Services
- [All Services](/services) — Full overview of seasonal maintenance, thermal imaging diagnostics, handyman repairs, and construction consulting.
- [Seasonal Maintenance Packages](/seasonal-maintenance) — Customizable subscription plans for year-round home care, including spring/fall cleanups, winter prep, and summer checks. Annual program starts at $1,699.
- [Preventative Inspections](/preventative-inspections) — Licensed builder assessments with FLIR thermal imaging to catch hidden moisture, insulation failures, and heat loss early. Starting at $149.
- [Handyman Services](/handyman-services) — Fixture replacement, minor plumbing, electrical, drywall, caulking, and general repairs performed by a licensed builder.
- [Cottage Care & Vacation Home Services](/cottage-care) — Spring opening, fall closing, and winter monitoring for second homes and seasonal cottages. Spring Opening starts at $499.
- [Owner's Representative Services](/owners-representative) — Independent project oversight and contractor review for renovations and major repairs. Starting at $250.

## Owner's Representative — Project Consulting
- [Crawlspace Encapsulation Consulting](/crawlspace-encapsulation) — Independent assessment before signing encapsulation contracts. Evaluate bids, identify upsells, and get an honest second opinion.
- [Attic Insulation Consulting](/attic-insulation) — Ventilation, air sealing, and moisture evaluation before adding insulation. Prevent common contractor mistakes.
- [Basement Finishing Consulting](/basement-finishing) — Moisture management review before below-grade construction begins.

## Location Pages
- [Traverse City Home Maintenance](/traverse-city) — Local landing page for home maintenance, handyman, cottage care, and seasonal services in Traverse City and surrounding neighborhoods including Old Mission Peninsula, Acme, and Kingsley.
- [Leelanau County Home Maintenance](/leelanau-county) — Vacation home care, seasonal maintenance, and handyman services for Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Leland, Lake Leelanau, and Glen Lake.
- [Benzie County Home Maintenance](/benzie-county) — Seasonal maintenance, cottage care, and construction consulting for Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Honor, Elberta, and Crystal Lake properties.
- [Antrim County Home Maintenance & Cottage Care](/antrim-county) — Seasonal maintenance, cottage care, and thermal imaging assessments for Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Rapid City, Bellaire, Central Lake, and Eastport.

## Field Reports
- [Field Reports](/field-reports) — Real job documentation with photos and video from completed projects in Northern Michigan.
- [Crawlspace Encapsulation Field Report](/field-reports/crawlspace-encapsulation) — Video walkthrough and documentation from a crawlspace encapsulation project in Suttons Bay, MI.
- [Attic Hatch Insulation Field Report](/field-reports/attic-hatch-insulation) — Video documentation of an attic hatch insulation project in Northern Michigan.
- [Deck Maintenance Field Report](/field-reports/deck-maintenance) — Documentation from a deck maintenance project in Northern Michigan.

## About & Contact
- [About Justin Kibbey](/about-justin) — Licensed Michigan Residential Builder #262600182. Traverse City native, Michigan Tech alumnus, focused on preventive home care.
- [Contact & Get a Quote](/contact) — Request a free consultation or quote. Serving Traverse City, MI and surrounding areas. Call or text 231-252-0020.

## Additional Resources
- [FAQ](/#faq) — Answers to common questions about services, pricing, scheduling, and what to expect.
- [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml) — Full list of all pages for easy navigation.