Exterior
□ Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts.
□ Pressure-wash wood siding to prevent mold.
□ Check the exterior paint for bare spots.
□ Inspect and replace exterior caulk.
□ Check window and door sills for leaks and caulk where necessary.
□ Clean air-conditioning unit.
□ Check the foundation.
□ Trim trees and bushes.
□ Check the sprinkler system.
□ Check all decks for loose boards, railings, and stairs.
□ Inspect the condition of the roof.
□ Check window screens.
□ Check fences and gates.
□ Check the automatic garage door opener.
□ Examine the septic system for flooding or unusual odor.
□ Check the latches on storm windows.
□ Inspect the grading around house to make sure that water drains away from the house on
all sides.
□ Check outside walls for termite tubes and damaged wood.
Kitchen
□ Clean and seal tile and grout.
□ Check and fix leaky faucets.
Bathrooms
□ Clean and seal tile and grout.
□ Make sure that all toilets are properly secured to the floor.
□ Check and fix leaky faucets and toilets.
Attic
□ Check the attic for signs of moisture (e.g. water stains on the underside of the roof
sheathing).
□ Check all wooden materials for mildew and rot.
□ Look for indications of a pest infestation and seek professional treatment as necessary.
Misc. Interior
□ Clean out ashes from the fireplace.
□ Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors.
□ Replace batteries in clocks.
□ Clean furnace ducts.
□ Change furnace filters.
□ Check door frames for squareness. Inspect door frames.
□ Check the main electrical panel for rust and/or water marks.
□ Test circuit breakers.
□ Inspect fire extinguisher.
□ Check walls for condensation and mildew.
□ Pressure-wash wood siding to prevent mold.
□ Check the exterior paint for bare spots.
□ Inspect and replace exterior caulk.
□ Check window and door sills for leaks and caulk where necessary.
□ Clean air-conditioning unit.
□ Check the foundation.
□ Trim trees and bushes.
□ Check the sprinkler system.
□ Check all decks for loose boards, railings, and stairs.
□ Inspect the condition of the roof.
□ Check window screens.
□ Check fences and gates.
□ Check the automatic garage door opener.
□ Examine the septic system for flooding or unusual odor.
□ Check the latches on storm windows.
□ Inspect the grading around house to make sure that water drains away from the house on
all sides.
□ Check outside walls for termite tubes and damaged wood.
Kitchen
□ Clean and seal tile and grout.
□ Check and fix leaky faucets.
Bathrooms
□ Clean and seal tile and grout.
□ Make sure that all toilets are properly secured to the floor.
□ Check and fix leaky faucets and toilets.
Attic
□ Check the attic for signs of moisture (e.g. water stains on the underside of the roof
sheathing).
□ Check all wooden materials for mildew and rot.
□ Look for indications of a pest infestation and seek professional treatment as necessary.
Misc. Interior
□ Clean out ashes from the fireplace.
□ Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors.
□ Replace batteries in clocks.
□ Clean furnace ducts.
□ Change furnace filters.
□ Check door frames for squareness. Inspect door frames.
□ Check the main electrical panel for rust and/or water marks.
□ Test circuit breakers.
□ Inspect fire extinguisher.
□ Check walls for condensation and mildew.
*Last Updated April 11, 2018