Spring Home Maintenance Guide

Recover from winter and prep for summer.

Spring is the time to undo winter's wear and get ahead of summer. A focused checklist now prevents small issues from becoming summer headaches.

Roof and gutters

Inspect the roof for shingles damaged or lost over winter, and clean gutters and downspouts of debris so spring rain drains away from the foundation. Check flashing around chimneys and vents.

Exterior and grading

Walk the exterior for caulking that cracked over winter, peeling paint, and foundation cracks. Check that grading still slopes away from the house, and clear window wells of debris.

Cooling and yard

Service the air conditioner before the first hot day, replace filters, and test it. Clean up the yard, reconnect outdoor taps once frost risk passes, and start the lawn-care season with aeration and overseeding as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What home maintenance should I do in spring?

Inspect the roof and clean gutters, check exterior caulking and grading, service the AC, replace filters, and start the yard with aeration and overseeding.

When should I turn outdoor taps back on?

After the risk of overnight frost has passed in your area, so a late freeze doesn't burst the newly charged line.