
By part of the house
Exterior maintenance checklist
The shell that takes the weather so you don't. Catch the small stuff out here before it gets inside.
Check foundation grading & drainage
Every 12 monthsWater at the wall is how foundations crack.
Chimney inspection / sweep
Every 12 monthsCreosote buildup is a flue fire waiting to happen.
Clean gutters
Every 6 monthsClogged gutters send water into the foundation.
Visual roof & flashing check
Every 12 monthsCatch a small leak before it rots the deck.
Clear window wells & drains
Every 12 monthsBlocked wells flood the basement.
Inspect & touch up exterior caulk
Every 12 monthsGaps let water and drafts straight in.
Pressure-wash siding & drive
Every 12 monthsGrime and algae age the siding early.
Prune trees & shrubs off the house
Every 12 monthsLimbs on the roof mean damage in the next storm.
Reseal deck
Every 24 monthsBare wood grays, splits and rots.
Seal driveway & fill cracks
Every 36 monthsSealed cracks don't grow into potholes.
Wash windows & swap screens
Every 6 monthsClear views, and bugs kept outside.
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