Seasonal Property Maintenance Checklist

Maintaining a rental property requires attention all year round. By being proactive and undergoing regular rental property maintenance, you can avoid costly damages down the line. One of the easiest ways to keep up with seasonal property maintenance is with a checklist. This list can be used by tenants or by property managers and is a great way to make sure you don’t miss any of the small things that could have a big impact. In this article, Right Look Property Maintenance discusses the importance of having a seasonal property maintenance checklist and explores some of the main things a list should include.

Key Features of Seasonal Maintenance

Each season requires different types of rental property maintenance. For example, leading into the summer months, it is important to make sure your house is fire-safe, especially if you are living in areas that are prone to bushfires. Continue reading below to learn more about some of the most important things to add to your seasonal checklist.

Summer Checklist

• Check your irrigation systems are working correctly to ensure your garden is being watered.
• Service your A/C unit. Your air-conditioner gets the biggest workout during the summer months, so it is important to have it serviced during this time.
• Double-check your gutters are clean to reduce the risk of fire damage.
• Summer is a great time to get outdoors and take care of those things you have been putting off. Wash the outside of your home, tend to your garden, repair fencing, brickwork or retainer walls.
• Make the most of the warm weather, and enjoy it. It is a heap easier to get jobs done around the house when it is warm compared to freezing winter days!

Autumn Checklist

• Trim back trees and shrubs close to your house in Autumn as the plants become dormant
• Check for drafts, cracks and gaps. The last thing you want leading into winter is cold air getting into the house. Furthermore, Autumn months are notorious for March Flies, Mosquitos and other bugs.
• Plant new plants and trees in your garden. Autumn is an ideal month to get active in the garden. As the rains start, your new plants will thrive and grow.

Winter Checklist

• Property maintenance in the winter can be hard, but it is crucial. When the rains start and the temperatures drop, you need to be prepared.
• Check your gutters to make sure they are draining properly.
• Have your roof inspected to assess if you have any cracks that could result in leaks.
• Have your heating system serviced at the beginning of the winter months to make sure it is running effectively and efficiently.
• Clean your chimney if you have one, so that you can properly enjoy your fireplace.
• Insulate pipes that are exposed to the cold. If they are not insulated properly, they may freeze over on icy nights.

Spring Checklist

• The time has come for a good old-fashioned spring clean. Get ready to pull up your socks, chuck on some gloves and get to work!
• Service your A/C unit so that it is ready for the upcoming summer months.
• Inspect exterior and interior paint jobs. They may have been damaged from the winter rains, and require a new lick of paint.
• Test your smoke alarms in preparation for the hot Australian summer months.
• Get into the garden and check how your plants were able to withstand the cold winter months. They may require some extra love during spring to prepare them for a dry summer.

Property Maintenance Services

If you are looking for a property maintenance company that can help you with all this seasonal work, look no further than Right Look Property Maintenance. Our team can help you all year round, and can even develop a checklist themselves to make sure nothing is missed. We pride ourselves on being the most trusted property maintenance company in the country.

Call today on 1300374448, or contact us online to learn more about our property maintenance services.