Home

About Us

Services

Project Gallery

Service Areas

Home Maintenance Checklist

Testimonials

Preferred Partners

Contact Us


 

Home Maintenance Checklist

Click here if you would like a printable copy of this list (Adobe Reader required)

 

Exterior

  • Roof Leaks; (Vent ridge, vents, damaged or missing shingles or tiles, caulk, valleys) Check attic
  • Chimney cracks, grout, brick, chimney cap for leaks and critter cage
  • Low hanging tree branches or shrubs; trim or removal
  • Gutter and downspouts; clean or add new
  • Clean and/or fix driveway, walkway, steps. Check for cracks or loose stepping.
  • Doors, windows, sliders check seals, caulk, lube hinges, lube locksets and adjust, check weep holes
  • Outdoor lighting; check working condition
  • Posts/columns; check condition
  • soffits: check working condition
  • Vents; check working condition
  • Animal intrusion; check for
  • Boathouse lifts; check, clean, lube, adjust, motor
  • Decks/boathouses; cracks, loose boards, sealer, clean and seal, stain or paint
  • Drainage; remove debris/clean
  • Trim; caulk/paint
  • Siding; caulk/paint
  • Crawl spaces; check for leaks, cracks, bugs, critters
  • Wasp nest removal
  • Seal off any holes
  • Pressure wash anything
 

Interior

  • Doors and windows; lube and check working order
  • Interior chimney and flue; check working condition
  • Drywall cracks, nail pops, loose tape
  • Kitchen and bathroom cabinets; check under and around for leaks, bugs, wood rot
  • Wood cabinets, trim, furniture; apply a wood protectant
  • Tile areas; check for loose or missing grout and replace
  • Sinks and basins; check for missing caulk
  • Shower doors/tubs enclosures; check, caulk and adjust
  • Check bathroom exhaust fans
  • Basement; check for cracks, leaks, water, bugs, moisture, wood rot
  • Fire extinguishers check to be sure they are charged
 

Appliances

  • Refrigerator; check and thorough cleaning
  • Freezers; check and thorough cleaning
  • Washer; check hoses, supply lines, drain
  • Dryer; clean inside, outside vent and hose
  • Television; clean
  • Entertainment systems; clean
  • Vacuums, clean
  • Garbage disposal; check
  • Smoke detectors; check, replace batteries, replace
  • Dehumidifiers; clean filter
 

Plumbing

  • Shower/tub drains, shower head, aerators, traps; check and clean
  • Water heater; flush sediment, check for leaks, valves and vents
  • Icemaker; check lines and for leaks
  • Dishwasher; check for leaks
  • Supply lines; check for leaks, valve in working condition
  • Irrigation/ sprinklers; check head, adjust or replace
  • Irrigation; check pumps
  • Washer; check lines and check for leaks
  • Toilets; check for stability and for leaks
  • Hose bibs; check for leaks and working properly
  • Water meter; check whole house for leaks
  • Shower/tub; check caulk and/or grout
 

Air Conditioner

  • Check and clean supply and return grills, filters
  • Clean condensate line
  • Condenser Unit; remove debris in and around unit, flush condenser fins
 

Electrical

  • GFI'S check working condition
  • Install GFI'S; should be near any water supply inside and outside
  • Change all bulbs or fluorescents
  • Install new ballasts
  • Kitchen exhaust fan; clean/degrease
  • Breakers; exercise
  • Wiring/cords ends; check for frays, animal bites, burn marks
 

Outdoor & Equipment

Check, Clean, Tune, add Stabilizer to:

  • Mowers (Sharpen or new blades)
  • Edger's (New blades)
  • Weed Whackers (New line)
  • Chainsaw (Sharpen chain)
  • Pole saw (Sharpen chain)
  • Generators
  • Hedge trimmer
  • Boat motors
  • Pressure Washers
  • Air Compressors (Drain water, add oil if needed)
  • Fencing; missing slats, seal, stain or paint
  • Garage Doors; adjust, tighten, lube, seals
 

Children

  • Bikes; check, lube, adjust, tires, tubes
  • Toys; check working condition, fix
  • Play sets; check working condition, fix
  • Child Safety items installed
 

Motor Vehicles

  • Cars, Boats, RV's, Motorcycles, Watercraft
  • check/adjust tire pressure, check/install lights, run, clean, detail

 

© 2009 Bogdanyi Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Web design and hosting by Ravensworth Consulting.