Spring Maintenance Items - Check List

Check List -

Spring Maintenance Items

for Your Home

(Courtesy Amerispec)

Now the SPRING has finally arrived - here are some great maintenance tips for your home.  Remember, a well maintained home sells faster, and for more $$ !

Foundation - Masonry - Exterior

• foundation walls, floors, concrete and masonry for cracking, heaving or deterioration
• chimneys for loose, deteriorated or missing mortar
• grading
• basement and crawl space for moisture or leakage after wet weather
• all wood surfaces for weathering and paint failure or deterioration
• all decks, patios, porch stairs and railings for loose members and deterioration
• eaves troughs
• foundation and attic vent screens for damage

 Roofs 

• any missing, loose or damaged shingles
• open seams, blisters or bald areas on flat roofs
• any evidence of water penetration in attic and ceilings after wet weather
• flashings around all vents, skylights, and other openings
• pre-fabricated chimneys for rust
• fascia and soffits for deterioration and damage

 Doors and Windows

•  all window and door hardware

Plumbing

•  water heater for leaks and corrosion
• lawn sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines
• well water tested and checked for safety

 Interior

•  all tile joints for adequate grout and seal all grout lines
• caulking around showers, bathtubs, sinks and toilet base