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Checklist - Annually

Air Conditioning And Heating

            Have heating and air conditioning professionally cleaned by a reputable company.

Attic

           Check attic insulation and move insulation back to its original location if there are voids on

           the attic floor.

Doors

            Check and repair or replace weather-stripping on exterior doors as necessary.

Roofs

            Check roof for loose and broken tile and repair

            Check tar around flashing and reseal if necessary

            Do not walk on your roof. Using a roofing professional is recommended to avoid damage to

            the roof.

            Have annual roof inspection by a qualified roofing professional - before the storm season

            Check for dirt and debris (including bird droppings) in valleys, flashings, gutters and

            downspouts; have cleaned by a roofing professional

Windows

            Have a contractor check skylights for loose flashing and gaps in caulking.

Checklist - biannually

Air Conditioning And Heating

            Check air filters and clean or replace as necessary.

            Vacuum air supply and air return registers to remove dust and lint. 

Fire Extinguishers

            Check fire extinguishers to ensure that they are fully charged and accessible.

Grading And Drainage

            Inspect site for erosion and deterioration of established swales and berms. Re-establish

            proper grades as necessary to move water away from the building.

            Inspect yard drains for blockage.

Interior Caulking

            Check for cracks or separations in caulking around sinks, bathtubs, toilets, faucets,

            countertops and backsplashes, ceramic walls, resilient and ceramic floors, windowsills, and

            any other areas originally caulked by your builder. To repair these areas, use an appropriate

            caulking compound

Plumbing

            Check for leaks on water supply lines and valves to sinks and toilets.

            Check pipes and drains for water leakage.

Roofing

            Check gutters and valleys, and clean out any leaves or debris buildup.

Smoke Detector

            Test smoke detectors.

            Clean and/or vacuum detector openings as necessary.

Windows

            Vacuum tracks and make sure weep holes are open and clean.

Checklist - Monthly

Caulking

            Inspect caulking around sinks, showers, tubs, countertops and ceramic tile and repair as

            necessary.

Electric

            Test and reset all Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles.

            Check electrical extension and appliance cords. Replace frayed or split cords.

Exterior Finishes

            Check for cracks and voids in exterior caulking and re-caulk as necessary.

Foundation

            Check foundation for settlement, ponding or potential drainage problems.

Smoke Detectors

            Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors every six months

Windows

            Check sills for caulking cracks or separations and re-caulk as necessary.

            Check weather-stripping around windows and repair or replace as necessary.

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