Annual Maintenance Plans Include:
EXTERIOR AND CRAWLSPACE
Inspect plant growth around foundation.
Inspect foundation for cracks, crumbling mortar, or pest infestation.
Examine crawlspace for water/moisture damage.
Clear debris from doorways, window wells, and storm drains.
Check fences and gates for ease of operation, condition of structure, and materials.
Check bricks for cracked mortar or loose joints.
Check siding for loose or missing pieces, lifting, warping, or signs of mildew.
Check painted surfaces for signs of paint failure (peeling, chipping, blistering, chalking), water damage and mildew.
Examine all trim for damage, or decay.
EXTERIOR WALLS, WINDOWS & DOORS
Check condition of caulking.
Check windows for cracked or broken glass, loose putty, holes in screens, and moisture.
Check operation of windows, doors, and locks.
Check weather-stripping on windows and doors for damage and air infiltration.
Inspect garage doors for loose bolts at rollers.
Check automatic garage door openers for safety reverse operation.
ROOFING
Inspect for tree branches that scrape or hang over the roof.
Check for curled, damaged, loose, or missing shingles.
Examine all flashing on roof and penetrations (chimney, vent stacks, skylights).
Check chimney, vents and louvers for free air movement and remove birds’ nests and debris.
Check attic for adequate insulation and signs of roof leaks, mold, or pest infestation.
INTERIOR SURFACES
Check all ceilings and walls for cracks, loose, or failing plaster, signs of leaks or stains, dirt and finish damage.
Check for odor or evidence of mold/mildew.
Check caulking and grout around bathtubs, sinks, and showers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & FIXTURES
Inspect, trip, and reset all circuit breakers and GFCI outlets.
Annually inspect and clean clothes dryer vent to exterior.
Replace blown light bulbs. Interior and exterior.
HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS
Replace system filters every month.
Vacuum duct work and registers.
Check and clear drain lines.
Check and clear debris on exterior units.
Clean bathroom exhaust fan grills/blades.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Check shut-off valves, drains, and hose connections at sinks, toilets, laundry equipment, and main water line.
Inspect toilets for stability and leaks.
Check exposed gas lines for leaks.
Annually flush water heater and test pressure relief valve.
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Test smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries.
Check the fire extinguisher gauge for proper pressure.
Make certain outside security lighting is in good repair.
Annual Maintenance Plans Include:
EXTERIOR AND CRAWLSPACE
Inspect plant growth around foundation.
Inspect foundation for cracks, crumbling mortar, or pest infestation.
Examine crawlspace for water/moisture damage.
Clear debris from doorways, window wells, and storm drains.
Check fences and gates for ease of operation, condition of structure, and materials.
Check bricks for cracked mortar or loose joints.
Check siding for loose or missing pieces, lifting, warping, or signs of mildew.
Check painted surfaces for signs of paint failure (peeling, chipping, blistering, chalking), water damage and mildew.
Examine all trim for damage, or decay.
EXTERIOR WALLS, WINDOWS & DOORS
Check condition of caulking.
Check windows for cracked or broken glass, loose putty, holes in screens, and moisture.
Check operation of windows, doors, and locks.
Check weather-stripping on windows and doors for damage and air infiltration.
Inspect garage doors for loose bolts at rollers.
Check automatic garage door openers for safety reverse operation.
ROOFING
Inspect for tree branches that scrape or hang over the roof.
Check for curled, damaged, loose, or missing shingles.
Examine all flashing on roof and penetrations (chimney, vent stacks, skylights).
Check chimney, vents and louvers for free air movement and remove birds’ nests and debris.
Check attic for adequate insulation and signs of roof leaks, mold, or pest infestation.
INTERIOR SURFACES
Check all ceilings and walls for cracks, loose, or failing plaster, signs of leaks or stains, dirt and finish damage.
Check for odor or evidence of mold/mildew.
Check caulking and grout around bathtubs, sinks, and showers.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & FIXTURES
Inspect, trip, and reset all circuit breakers and GFCI outlets.
Annually inspect and clean clothes dryer vent to exterior.
Replace blown light bulbs. Interior and exterior.
HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS
Replace system filters every month.
Vacuum duct work and registers.
Check and clear drain lines.
Check and clear debris on exterior units.
Clean bathroom exhaust fan grills/blades.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Check shut-off valves, drains, and hose connections at sinks, toilets, laundry equipment, and main water line.
Inspect toilets for stability and leaks.
Check exposed gas lines for leaks.
Annually flush water heater and test pressure relief valve.
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Test smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries.
Check the fire extinguisher gauge for proper pressure.
Make certain outside security lighting is in good repair.