MARCH
Protect your investment year-round with our easy-to-follow Monthly Home Maintenance Checklist.
Created by experienced home inspectors, this proactive guide breaks maintenance into simple monthly tasks that help prevent costly repairs, improve safety, and extend the life of your home’s major systems. For items that may require a professional touch, we also include recommendations for trusted, vetted service technicians - so you always know who to call when it’s time to bring in an expert.
March – Drainage & Early Exterior Inspection
1.🚨🛠️ Clean gutters; ensure downspouts discharge at least 6 feet away
Video - How to clean your gutters
2.🚨🛠️ Inspect attic and basement for leaks, pests, insulation issues
3.⚠️🛠️ Clean window wells of debris
4.⚠️🛠️🧑🔧 Seal cracks in concrete flatwork
Video - How to seal concrete cracks
5.⚠️🛠️ Replace furnace filter
6.✅🛠️ Remove dead plants and yard debris
7.✅🧑🔧Service evaporative cooler (if applicable)
Priority Level
🚨 CRITICAL / SAFETY – High risk if neglected (fire, flooding, health, structural damage)
⚠️ PREVENTIVE / COST-SAVING – Extends system life, avoids expensive repairs
✅ MAINTENANCE / COMFORT – Efficiency, appearance, convenience
Who Should Do It
🛠️ DIY (Homeowner) – Safe for most homeowners
🧑🔧 PRO (Licensed Contractor / Service Tech) – Professional service recommended
Furnace Filter Note: Replace furnace filters monthly unless manufacturer specifications allow longer intervals. Homes with pets, allergies, or wildfire smoke exposure benefit from monthly replacement.