Spring Home Maintenance Check List

CH Construction wanted to provide you with an easy print spring home maintenance list.  If you have any questions of would like our assistance in inspecting your home, please give Brandt a call.   Click on this link to download our PDF file; Spring Home Maintenance List

Roof & Gutters

_   Check damaged or loose roof shingles

_   Clean out gutters

_   Clean and inspect chimney

_   Check round the foundation for cracks or damage

Deck

_  Check for loose boards and replace if needed

_  Check missing nails or screws and replace if needed

_  Inspect for wood rot on post, underneath on the joist and in between boards

_  Replace any damaged boards

Windows. Doors & Siding

_  Inspect caulking around windows & doors for cracked or missing caulk, repair if needed

_  Check weather stripping around the doors, replace if needed

_  Look for wood rot or damage around doors and windows, repair if needed

_  Check siding for damage, wear or wood rot

Inside the Home

_  Change the A/C filter

_  Vacuum and clean the heating and cooling vents

_  Change the batteries on you smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors.

_  Check the attic for any leaks over the winter

Outside

I recommend starting with checking the roof’s condition.  Check for loose shingles or any damage to the roof.  If you find damage, it may be possible to make an insurance claim to help in the repair cost.  Secondly, look at the gutter’s stability and clean the gutters out.  You want to eliminate any chance for loose gutters to damage the home in the spring storms. Lastly, inspect the chimney and have it cleaned and ready for next winter.

Speaking of the chimney, remember to move all firewood away from the home. Firewood should be stored at least 18 inches off the ground at least 2 feet from the structure.  Check the outside faucets for any leaks.  Walk around the home and look at the siding.  Replace any damaged or rotting siding.  You may consider having the siding painted.  If you have vinyl siding, this would be a good time to power wash the siding.  Also, check your foundation for cracks.  If you check this annually, you can seal the foundation and prevent a larger cost later in major foundation repair.

If you have a deck look for loose boards, nails or screws that need replacing and damaged decking material.  You may consider power washing your deck and re-stain it at this time. This would be a good time to give your deck a facelift and replace the decking material or add a covered porch.

Let’s not forget to look at the windows and doors of your home.  The caulking should not be cracked, loose or worn.  This can lead to water rot around those areas.  This is a simple fix to insure the health of your home.  It will also help with your heating and cooling cost.

Inside

Technically the air condition unit is outside, but it would be beneficial to check the inside vents as well.  Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service the outside unit.  Clean coils operate more efficiently. An annual service call will keep the system working economically, as will change interior filters on a regular basis.

Clean and vacuum out all air vents in the home to insure clean air and less dust in the home. Change the batteries on your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors.

If you are considering painting interior walls, spring is the perfect time to do this.  You can open the windows while letting fresh air in the home.

Annual home inspections can save you from costly repairs in the future.  We recommend bi annual checks of the interior and exterior of the home.  If you would like CH Construction to help you with any handyman services or home improvements please contact Brandt, the owner, to schedule an appointment.