Spring Home Maintenance Checklist — Barre, Vermont

Look for missing, cracked, or curled shingles. Check flashing around chimneys and vents.

Remove debris, flush with water, check for proper drainage away from foundation.

Replace filter, clean condenser coils, check refrigerant levels, test thermostat.

Inspect all windows, doors, and penetrations. Replace cracked or missing sealant.

Pour water into the pit to verify the pump activates and the discharge line is clear.

Walk the perimeter looking for new cracks. Check basement walls for water stains or efflorescence.

Change oil, replace spark plug, sharpen blade, check air filter.

Check for loose boards, popped nails, rot, and structural integrity. Power wash and reseal if needed.

Replace batteries, test alarm function, replace units older than 10 years (smoke) or 7 years (CO).

Open hose bibs slowly, check for leaks from winter freeze damage. Activate sprinkler zones one at a time.