Homeowner Maintenance Checklist – Organized by Frequency - Stay Ahead of Breakdowns, Boost Home Value, and Never Miss a Task Again
Monthly Tasks
# Task ☐
11 Lawn care & fertilization ☐
29 Exterior water leaks check ☐
37 Vent and grille cleaning ☐
41 Pipe leak inspection ☐
48 Drain cleaning ☐
52 GFCI outlet testing ☐
53 Smoke detector testing ☐
54 Carbon monoxide detector testing ☐
56 Interior lighting maintenance ☐
64 Floor cleaning & polishing ☐
71 Refrigerator cleaning & inspection ☐
73 Dishwasher cleaning ☐
75 Garbage disposal maintenance ☐
77 Countertop care ☐
81 Sink & vanity maintenance ☐
83 Shower & bathtub cleaning ☐
87 Cabinet & drawer maintenance ☐
89 Mold prevention ☐
92 Emergency kit update ☐
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Quarterly Tasks
# Task ☐
12 Tree trimming & pruning ☐
13 Shrub and hedge maintenance ☐
16 Irrigation system check & repair ☐
17 Outdoor lighting maintenance ☐
26 Outdoor electrical outlets ☐
34 Thermostat calibration ☐
36 Humidifier maintenance ☐
39 Radiator bleed & inspection ☐
44 Showerhead maintenance ☐
45 Toilet inspection & repair ☐
46 Sump pump inspection ☐
47 Water softener maintenance ☐
55 Outdoor lighting check ☐
57 Ceiling fan maintenance ☐
58 Surge protector check ☐
63 Baseboard inspection ☐
65 Carpet cleaning ☐
67 Tile & grout maintenance ☐
70 Interior door inspection ☐
72 Oven & stove inspection ☐
74 Range hood & filter cleaning ☐
76 Cabinet hardware inspection ☐
78 Sink & faucet inspection ☐
79 Pantry organization & inspection ☐
82 Toilet repair & inspection ☐
84 Grout & caulking check ☐
85 Exhaust fan maintenance ☐
86 Mirror & lighting inspection ☐
88 Water pressure check ☐
93 Home security system check ☐
94 Window & door lock inspection ☐
96 Seasonal weatherproofing ☐
97 Pest inspection & prevention ☐
98 Attic & basement inspection ☐
99 Crawl space inspection ☐
100 Seasonal checklist review & scheduling ☐
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Annual Tasks
# Task ☐
1 Roof inspection ☐
2 Gutter cleaning & maintenance ☐
3 Chimney inspection & cleaning ☐
4 Siding repair & painting ☐
5 Foundation inspection ☐
6 Driveway maintenance & sealing ☐
7 Fence repair & staining ☐
8 Garage door inspection & lubrication ☐
9 Deck inspection & sealing ☐
10 Patio maintenance ☐
14 Garden bed preparation ☐
15 Mulching ☐
18 Walkway repair ☐
20 Sprinkler system winterization ☐
22 Drainage system inspection ☐
23 Septic tank inspection & pumping ☐
24 Well pump maintenance ☐
25 Water meter inspection ☐
27 Satellite/dish maintenance ☐
28 Solar panel inspection ☐
30 Storm door maintenance ☐
31 Furnace inspection & cleaning ☐
32 Heat pump check ☐
33 Air conditioner inspection & cleaning ☐
35 Duct cleaning ☐
38 Boiler inspection ☐
40 HVAC filter replacement ☐
42 Water heater flush & inspection ☐
49 Sewer line inspection ☐
50 Outdoor irrigation plumbing check ☐
51 Circuit breaker panel inspection ☐
59 Wiring inspection ☐
60 Backup generator maintenance ☐
61 Wall inspection & painting ☐
62 Wallpaper repair ☐
66 Hardwood floor refinishing ☐
68 Ceiling inspection ☐
69 Mold/mildew check ☐
95 Storm shutter check ☐
