Lawn care, pool service, pest control, security — the 'small' monthly bills add up to $7,000+ a year. Here's how benchmarks reveal you're probably overpaying.
When homeowners think about their biggest expenses, they think mortgage, insurance, and taxes. But the collection of home maintenance and service costs that fly under the radar — lawn care, pool maintenance, pest control, home security, and general upkeep — quietly consumes $7,000 or more per year for the typical homeowner. Unlike insurance or taxes, these costs rarely get scrutinized. Most homeowners pick a provider, set up autopay, and never revisit the decision. That inertia is costing them $1,500-$3,000 annually in overpayment.
When homeowners think about their biggest expenses, they think mortgage, insurance, and taxes. But the collection of home maintenance and service costs that fly under the radar — lawn care, pool maintenance, pest control, home security, and general upkeep — quietly consumes $7,000 or more per year for the typical homeowner. Unlike insurance or taxes, these costs rarely get scrutinized. Most homeowners pick a provider, set up autopay, and never revisit the decision. That inertia is costing them $1,500-$3,000 annually in overpayment.
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