🏠 2. The Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist: What To Do Each Season

Keeping your home in top condition saves you money and hassle in the long run. Here’s a simple season-by-season checklist to stay on top of maintenance this year.

Spring
✅ Check your roof for winter damage
✅ Clear gutters and downpipes
✅ Service your boiler if it wasn’t done before winter
✅ Look for signs of damp or mould indoors
✅ Clean windows inside and out

Summer
✅ Check fences, gates, and decking for damage
✅ Trim back trees and shrubs away from walls and gutters
✅ Test your smoke and CO alarms
✅ Refresh paintwork if needed
✅ Inspect paths and driveways for cracks

Autumn
✅ Bleed radiators before the heating season
✅ Check your boiler is working efficiently
✅ Clear leaves from gutters and drains
✅ Ensure outdoor lights are working for darker evenings
✅ Inspect loft insulation to keep heat in

Winter
✅ Keep an eye out for frozen pipes – insulate where needed
✅ Check for draughts and seal them to reduce bills
✅ Ensure outside taps are turned off or insulated
✅ Book any major jobs for early spring while trades are quieter
✅ Test all security alarms and lighting

Staying on top of these tasks means fewer unexpected repairs and a safer, warmer, happier home all year round.