Home Maintance Checklist by Tennessee Building Inspection

Home Maintance Schedule TENNESSEE BUILDING INSPECTION 335-3083

Items to Be Checked

Frequency/Time

Exterior

Roof

Check condition of roofing material.

S

F

Check vents, louvers and chimneys for animals/insects.

A

Check flashing at vents, chimneys, etc.

S

F

Check chimney(s) for settling, and deteriorating bricks and mortar.

S

F

Trim tree limbs away from the roof.

F

Gutters and Downspouts

Check gutters for leaks, damage.

S

F

Clean debris from gutters and downspouts.

A

Check that splash blocks direct water away from home.

S

F

Exterior Walls

Check brick for deteriorating bricks and mortar.

A

Check siding for damage, warping, or rot.

A

Check painted surfaces for flaking or damage.

A

Trim shrubbery away from outside walls.

S

F

Doors and Windows

Check trim for rot.

S

Check caulking and weather stripping around doors and windows.

F

Check glazing putty around window panes.

S

Check weep holes in storm windows.

S

F

Check window and door screens; repair or replace.

Q

Lawn

Remove limbs, branches, or debris that can attract insects.

Q

Maintain grading sloped away from foundation walls.

A

Remove vines growing on walls.

S

F

M = monthly Q = quarterly S = spring F = fall A = annually

Home Maintance Schedule TENNESSEE BUILDING INSPECTION 335-3083

Interior
Heating and Cooling
Replace or clean air conditioner and furnace filters.	M
Have heating system serviced.				F
Have cooling system serviced.			S
Have chimney professionally cleaned.					A
Faucets
Check interior and exterior faucets for leaks; replace washers as needed.	M
Drain outside faucets, store garden hose.				F
Attic
Check for leaks		Q
Check for birds, other animals insects.		Q
Basement
Check for dampness after wet weather.
Check for insects.			S
Bathroom(s)
Check for evidence of leaks around toilet, under sinks.		Q
Check grout on the tile.		Q
Check tub and shower to wall joints. Caulk as needed.		Q
Kitchen
Check for leaks under sink and around the dishwasher.		Q
Clean refrigerator coils under and at the rear.			S	F
Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Test function of smoke detector(s), carbon monoxide detector(s).	M
Replace batteries			S	F
Safety Tips: Know the location of the main water shut off valve and the main electrical breaker. Call a licensed electrician if a fuse blows frequently or circuit breaker trips frequently.

Home Maintance Schedule TENNESSEE BUILDING INSPECTION 335-3083
REPAIR RECORDS
Roofing replaced or repaired:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

TEAR OFF: Y N

Gutters replaced:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

Water heater replaced:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

Heating Cooling system replaced:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

Painting:

ON:	BRAND:	BY:	AREA:

Carpet/Flooring:

ON:	BRAND:	BY:	AREA:

Dishwasher replaced:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

Range replaced or repaired:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

Oven replaced or repaired:

ON:

BRAND:

BY:

COMMENTS:

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It is always a good idea to keep this report and receipts for work and items in the same place. It can help increase the value of your property.