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The frequency of inspection and service given in the charts
reflect the minimum amount of time and service your house and various household
appliances will require. Items may need to be checked more often or at
other times depending on the number of occupants, types of materials, local
conditions, household pets and other variables.
Grounds
and Yard | Doors and Windows
| Exterior Walls | Roof
| Interior Surfaces | Floors
| Plumbing
| Electrical
System |
Heating and Cooling System
| Foundations and Basement
| Grounds
and Yard |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Drain outside water lines and
hoses. |
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X |
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| Clean area wells, window wells,
and storm drains. |
X |
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| Check driveways and sidewalks
for cracks, yard for settlement and soil erosion. |
X |
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| Check safety and reversing
mechanism on electric garage door operators, adjust if needed. |
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X |
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Top
| Doors
and Windows |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check doors, windows, and trim
for finish failure. |
X |
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| Check glazed openings for loose
putty. |
X |
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| Check for broken glass and
damaged screens. |
X |
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| Check and lubricate window
hardware |
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X |
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| Check weather-stripping for
damage and tightness of fit |
|
X |
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| Check caulking at doors, windows
and all other openings and joints between dissimilar materials (like wood
and masonry). |
X |
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Top
| Exterior
Walls |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check masonry for cracks and
loose joints. |
X |
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| Check painted surfaces for paint
failure. |
X |
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| Check siding and trim for damage
and decay.. |
X |
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Top
| Roof |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check for damaged or loose
shingles, blistered roofing |
X |
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| Check underside of roof where
accessible for water stains or dampness |
X |
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| Check for damaged flashing |
X |
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| Check for damaged gutters,
downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust. |
X |
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| Clean gutters and downspouts |
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|
X |
| Sweep debris from flat and low
slope roofs |
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|
X |
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| Evaluate roof for future
replacement |
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X |
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| Check vents, louvers, and
chimney caps and housings for bird nests, etc. |
X |
X |
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| Check fascias and soffits for
paint failure and decay. |
X |
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| Check antenna guy wires and
supports. |
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|
X |
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| Check masonry chimneys. |
X |
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Top
| Interior
Surfaces |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check all joints in ceramic
tile, laminated plastic, and similar surfaces. |
X |
X |
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| Check grouting around tubs,
showers, and sinks. |
X |
X |
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Top
| Floors |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check for wear and damage,
particularly where one material meets another. |
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|
X |
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| Evaluate for replacement or
refinishing. |
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|
X |
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Top
| Plumbing |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check flush valves, faucets,
hose bibs, and supply and drainage piping, including those in basement
and/or crawl space. |
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|
X |
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| Check septic tank. |
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|
X |
| Check water heater |
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X |
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Top
| Roof |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check for damaged or loose
shingles, blistered roofing |
X |
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|
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| Check underside of roof where
accessible for water stains or dampness |
X |
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|
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| Check for damaged flashing |
X |
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| Check for damaged gutters,
downspouts, hangers, strainers, and rust. |
X |
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|
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| Clean gutters and downspouts |
|
|
|
X |
| Sweep debris from flat and low
slope roofs |
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|
X |
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| Evaluate roof for future
replacement |
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|
X |
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| Check vents, louvers, and
chimney caps and housings for bird nests, etc. |
X |
X |
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| Check fascias and soffits for
paint failure and decay. |
X |
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| Check antenna guy wires and
supports. |
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X |
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| Check masonry chimneys. |
X |
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Top
| Electrical
System |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Check condition of lamp cords,
extension cords, and plugs, Replace at first sign of wear or damage. |
X |
X |
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| Check exposed and overhead
wiring for damage and missing insulation. Replace or repair as
needed. |
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X |
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| If fuses blow or breakers trip
frequently, call an electrician to locate the cause and make repairs. |
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X |
| If you feel a slight shock or
tingling from touching any appliance, disconnect it and make repairs. |
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|
X |
| Test ground fault circuit
interrupters (GFCI's). |
X |
X |
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Top
| Heating
and Cooling System |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Clean or change any air filters. |
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|
X |
| Clean dirt and dust from around
furnaces. |
X |
X |
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| Have heating and cooling system
checked by a qualified service person. |
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X |
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| Remove window air conditioners
for winter. |
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X |
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| Service humidifier and/or
dehumidifier. |
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X |
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Top
| Foundations
and Basement |
Spring |
Fall |
Annually |
As
Required |
| Inspect for signs of termite
infestation. |
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X |
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| Check grading to assure that
water will drain away from the foundation. |
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X |
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| Check basement or crawl space
for dampness and/or leakage following wet weather. |
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X |
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