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Roofing and gutters
- Hand-clean gutters, downspouts, and scuppers
- Check for potential leaks and repair as needed
- Inspect roof for winter damage, repair loose flashings and shingles
- Remove snow and ice build-up
- Inspect fascia & soffits for rotted wood, shingles and flashings for damage
- Other
Plumbing and fixtures
- Repair dripping faucets
- Drain and condition water heaters
- Clean shower and sink heads
- Replace toilet valves to stop run-on
- Re-grout showers and tubs
- Replace or tighten bathroom and kitchen fixtures
- Maintain sump pump and battery back-up
- Fill basement drains with vegetable oil so water doesn't evaporate and leave trap empty
- De-calcify shower heads
- Other
Electrical
- Replace fixtures and bulbs
- Maintain low voltage landscape lighting
- Install and set security lights and timers
- Install and test hard-wired detectors
- Maintain back-up generators
- Clean and check smoke/CO detectors, replace batteries *
- Check appliance/data outlets as used for hazards, test GFCIs
- Other
Heating and A/C
- Inspect, clean, and test HVAC system
- Vacuum vents and heating components
- Replace all filters
- Adjust thermostat controls for climate zones
- Maintain driveway and garage floor heaters
- Clean and maintain humidifiers
- Clean and repair central vacuum
- Clean and maintain boiler systems
- Other
Painting
- Stain and maintain wood decks
- Patch and paint interior/exterior
- Touch up baseboards and door jambs
- Caulk interior/exterior
- Paint and stain siding
- Other
Masonry
- Power wash brick surfaces
- Repair tuck pointing
- Repair, clean, and seal brick and stone pavers
- Maintain masonry garden walls
- Inspect chimney for loose screens & evidence of masonry cracks
- Other
Landscaping
- Maintain/winterize/ready fountains and ponds
- Trim trees and shrubs
- Winterize/ready/adjust sprinkler systems
- Remove snow and ice from driveways
- Build and maintain dog runs
- Rake lawns in the fall
- Replace broken or worn concrete
- Maintain and repair brick paver surfaces
- Clean-up property after storms
- Maintain backyard ponds
- Seal black top driveway
- Patio services
- Power wash
- Reset loose pavers
- Weed control between pavers
- Deck services
- Power wash
- Re-stain
- Re-seal
- Repair loose boards and railings
- Build/install benches and planters
- Other
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Cleaning
- Wash screens and windows
- Maintain fireplaces, firebox clean-outs, and chimneys
- Clean after flooding or water damage
- Clean floors, carpets, and area rugs
- Clean chandeliers and hard-to-reach fans and lighting
- Clean exterior light fixtures, change bulbs if needed *
- Vacuum HVAC registers
- Detail cleaning of entire house
- Clean dryer vents
- Clean window wells
- Vacuum bathroom fans and refrigerator coils
- Clean range hood filter
- Other
Carpentry
- Adjust doors and windows
- Repair stairways and railings
- Install shelving
- Silence creaky floorboards
- Build decks, pergolas, and outdoor areas
- Repair damaged baseboards and jambs
- Tighten cabinet and door hardware, lubricate door locks as needed
- Repair/align cabinet doors, drawers, and pullouts
- Tighten bathroom hardware
- Lubricate garage tracks
- Other
Seasonal and winterizing
- Hand-clean gutters and downspouts
- Prepare fireplaces for use
- Inspect chimney for loose screens & evidence of masonry cracks
- Inspect roof shingles and flashing
- Weatherproof against drafts and moisture
- Inspect exterior caulk and replace as needed
- Change & clean screens and storm windows
- Ready the heating or A/C system
- Install pipe blanketing to protect vulnerable plumbing from freezing
- Winter/ready outdoor hose bibs
- Winterize/ready outdoor irrigation systems
- Clean and store/summer-ready patio furniture
- Open/close pools
- Maintain ponds and related pump systems
- Clean and maintain boiler systems
- Clean ceiling fan blades and reverse direction
- Inspect and maintain driveway heat systems
- Ready garage and storage sheds for winter: inspect heaters, seal windows, etc.
- Prepare your home for winter/summer vacations
- Other
Windows & Doors
- Inspect and repair/replace screens
- Repair difficult to open/close windows and doors
Stone & Tile
- Clean and seal stone floors, countertops, shower benches, etc.
- Maintain, clean, and replace tile and grout
Wood Flooring
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