Mark Olsen Insurance

1870 Dublin Blvd, Ste E,
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 593-9916

There’s Snow Place Like Home

By Mark Olsen on October 29, 2021

We have been enjoying a beautiful fall here in Colorado, but we know that the weather can change in an instant. That’s part of what makes being a Coloradan so exciting; our beloved state keeps us on our toes!

Take advantage of the nice weather we have this weekend to get your home ready to cozy in for the winter. Here are some tips on getting your home ready for winter.

Disconnect your hoses and blow out your sprinklers
- I cannot tell you how many clients forget to do this before the temperature drops and any type of water damage to your home can be catastrophic
- Check out the video above we filmed a while ago about the importance of this step
Clean out your gutters
- Be sure to remove all the fall leaves and debris from your gutters. We want to avoid the gutters overflowing with water down the side of your home
Test your carbon dioxide and smoke detectors
- It might be time to replace those batteries
Check for drafts
- You may need to recaulk your windows where it is cracking
- Scrape off the cracked paint or caulk and replace
Keep a minimum of 65 degrees standard for heating the home
- We want to avoid the pipes inside the walls from freezing
Check your trees for dead branches
- With the extra weight of snow, the branches could break off and damage your car or home

Feel free to call me if you have any questions or to make sure your Home Insurance policies are up to date on your family’s needs. (719)593-9916

Stay warm!

Mark

Sources

The Washington Post, Use This Checklist To Prepare Your Home for Winter, 2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/10/01/use-this-checklist-prepare-your-home-winter/

He Frequently Saves Me Money

Mark meets with me once a year to review my insurance coverage, and adjust when necessary. I truly appreciate him doing this, including the money he frequently saves me. The service Mark and his dedicated and talented team provide my family and I are the reason I’ve been an Olsen Insurance customer for 25+ years.

Ross J.

Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

To Whom It May Concern: I just want to take the time out of my schedule to thank the Mark Olsen agency for going above and beyond the call of duty for me. They have done a terrific job for me and my family! For example: when my wife & 2 sons were rear ended in a car accident, Mark personally came to take me to the tow company’s lot to retrieve my personal belongings from the wrecked vehicle. When my wife had a blow out taking her mother to the emergency room, it was Jan Houston, Mark Olsen’s office… Read more “Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty”

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Dear Mark: I wanted to drop a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate the super service you and your staff have provided to me. After dealing with only one other insurance company thus far, it is refreshing to be able to talk, face-to-face, with someone who is eager to assist. Please pass along to your entire staff my heartfelt appreciation! Sincerely,

Daniel B.

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Dear Mark: I just received a very pleasant letter from your insured’s Duane and Betty S. in which they are very complimentary of the service you provided them. During the course of each day, much of my correspondence would be considered negative or at least neutral. It is certainly a pleasure to receive positive correspondence complimenting the service of our agency force. Mark, thank you for providing the customer-focused service which generated this correspondence and brightened my day. I appreciate and commend you on your conscientious performance. Best personal regards, Don Mealer, CLU, LUTCF Assistant Regional Manager

Don Mealer, CLU, LUTCF

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RE: Letter of Recommendation for the Mark Olsen Insurance Agency TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The purpose of this letter is to recommend the Mark Olsen Agency for your insurance needs. Mark has provided life, auto, and home insurance for my family since 1986, and his office has always promptly and efficiently answered our insurance questions and provided exceptionally friendly service. If you should have any questions regarding Mark Olsen’s Insurance Agency, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

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