Many people spend $3,000-$5,000 per year on weekly maid service to keep the inside of their home clean, yet never think about the exterior and mechanical maintenance until something goes wrong. When something goes wrong with exterior systems it often causes major problems and big expense!
CRAFTED offers annual maintenance plans for far less than you probably currently spend on maid service and miscellaneous repairs! We realize some of you will always want to do your own maintenance, and for those people here’s a handy checklist of what you should be doing! All these items are included in our maintenance plans, so give us a call if you’d like to spend more time enjoying your home and less time working on it!
General Exterior:
Inspect caulking on windows, recaulk as needed
Inspect weep holes on brick, ensure no obstructions
Inspect soil levels around the foundation perimeter
Inspect stucco for potential issues
Inspect siding and trim, look for wood rot and evidence of insects or rodents
Adjust settings on irrigation system for seasonal needs and time changes
Winterize outdoor plumbing/hosebibs/backflow on irrigation
Clean gutters and low pitched roofs
Flush debris from underground drainage systems
Adjust operation of fence and driveway gates
Check weatherstripping and thresholds on all exterior doors. Ensure proper closure on doors to prevent weather and pest entry
Visually inspect roof from ground level with binoculars, look for potential trouble spots
Get on roof to inspect for damage (lower pitch only!)
Check window and door screens for damage
Check for trees interfering with utility lines
Inspect decks and handrails for loose boards and popping screws/nails
Pressure wash house and concrete flatwork
Apply sealer to wooden decks and railings
General Interior:
Check all interior doors for proper closure and adjust as needed
Change batteries in any electronic locks (1x/year)
Change batteries in remote controls (1x/year)
Check for evidence of foundation movement
Check windows for proper operation (especially bedroom windows for fire egress)
Check fire extinguishers charge levels (if present)
Check caulking on crown molding and trim. Recaulk as needed.
Plumbing:
Flush water heater (1x/year)
Run descaling on tankless WH (1x/year)
Test T&P valve on water heater
Check flow/pressire on faucets, clean aerators (1x/year)
Check flow/pressure on tub and shower valves, clean debris from cartridges (1x/year)
Operate shutoff valves on all fixtures to make sure they function
Check under all kitchen, bath, and bar sinks for leaks
Inspect all sink, tub, and shower drains for correct rate of drainage
Check all toilets for potential leaks or adjustments need to fill valves and floats
Check caulking around all toilets and tubs
Run water and flush toilets in unused spaces
HVAC:
Check filters (at returns and plenum/cartridge filters). Replace as needed (will bill the cost of filters or owner to provide)
Check for proper cooling and heating (seasonal)
Add de-slimer to drain pain and drain lines (2x/year)
Clean/flush any drain lines that are connected to sink drains
Operate gas shutoff valves to make sure they function
Vacuum bathroom exhaust fan grills
Vacuum dryer vent
Electrical:
Test all GFCI outlets
Check all fixtures for burned-out bulbs and replace as needed
Test backup generator (if present)
Test whole-house surge protector (if present)
Test all smoke & CO detectors
Change smoke detector batteries (1x/year)
Fireplace:
Test ignition / light fireplace
Operate gas shutoff valve to make sure it functions properly
Appliances:
Test burners on stove for fast lighting, clean jets or adjust as needed
Check filters on range hoods (clean/degrease)
Vacuum refrigerator coils (1x/year)
Deodorize dishwasher and disposal
Tile and Countertops:
Seal grout
Seal granite and marble countertops
Garage Door:
Lubricate chain and tracks
Test auto-reverse feature