Seasonal Maintenance Checklist

AmeriSpec Seasonal Maintenance Checklist

As a professional home inspection company, AmeriSpec understands the need for periodic home maintenance. We invite you to use this handy AmeriSpec home inspection checklist to help keep your home in tiptop shape all year long.

Fall Seasonal Maintenance

Foundation, Masonry and Exterior

Roofs

Doors and Windows

Plumbing

Heating and Cooling

Spring Seasonal Maintenance

Foundation, Masonry and Exterior

Check foundation walls, floors, concrete, and masonry for cracking, heaving or deterioration.
Check chimneys for loose, deteriorated brick or missing mortar.
Check basement and crawl space for moisture or leakage after wet weather.
Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure.
Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose components and deterioration.
Check foundation and attic vent screens for damage or blockage.
Cut back and trim all vegetation from structures and fences.

Roofs

Check for any missing, loose or damaged shingles.
Check for open seams, blisters, debris, standing water or bald areas on flat roofs.
Check for any evidence of water penetration in attic and ceilings after wet weather.
Check flashings around all roof penetrations and sidewalls.
Check antenna and satellite dish supports and flashings for possible leak sources.
Check fascia and soffits for deterioration and damage.

Plumbing

Interior

As Needed Maintenance

Foundation, Masonry and Exterior

Roofs

Doors and Windows

Plumbing

Heating and Cooling

Electrical

Periodically check exposed wiring and cable. Replace at first sign of wear and damage.
Check all lamp cords, extension cords and plugs for damage and wear. Replace as necessary.
Trip circuit breaker every six months and ground-fault interrupters/arc-fault interrupters monthly to ensure proper function.
If fuses blow, circuit breakers trip frequently, or any appliance sparks or shorts out, contact a licensed electrician for repairs.

Interior

Check ceilings and surfaces around windows for evidence of moisture during wet weather.
Check ceiling areas beneath bathrooms for leakage.
Check all stairs and railings for any loose or damaged components.
Test all smoke alarms per manufacturer’s instructions. (Consider changing the batteries when you adjust clocks for Daylight Savings Time.)
Check all fire and safety systems regularly.