Home maintenance
Seasonal home maintenance checklists
A little upkeep each season prevents most unpleasant surprises. Pick a season for a practical checklist written for Australian homes, on Australian seasons, with what you can do yourself and when to hire a tradie.
Choose a season
- September to November
Spring
A spring home maintenance checklist for Australian homes: clear gutters before the fire season, get the roof storm-ready, and service the air conditioner.13 tasksOpen the checklist - December to February
Summer
A summer home maintenance checklist for Australian homes: stay ready for bushfires and storms, keep the house cool in heatwaves, and dry out after rain.15 tasksOpen the checklist - March to May
Autumn
An autumn home maintenance checklist for Australian homes: repair what summer damaged, clear gutters and drains, and sort heating before winter.14 tasksOpen the checklist - June to August
Winter
A winter home maintenance checklist for Australian homes: manage condensation and mould, keep rain out, and clear gutters for the next fire season.14 tasksOpen the checklist
How to use these checklists
- These lists follow Australian seasons: summer is December to February and winter is June to August. Start each list when the season actually arrives where you live.
- Tasks marked DIY are ones most homeowners can do. Leave the others to a qualified, insured professional.
- Tick tasks off as you go. Your progress is saved in this browser only, and you can print a paper copy.
- Where a task cites a timing or frequency, it comes from the official Australian guidance listed under Sources.
Stay safe: leave roof work, gas appliances, electrical work and anything near power lines to qualified, insured professionals.
Sources for our seasonal home maintenance checklists
Timings and frequencies quoted in these checklists come from these official Australian sources.
- Preparing your home and property · South Australian Country Fire Service
- Prepare your home for storms · NSW Government
- Protect your home · Get Ready Queensland
- Beat the heat: plan ahead · NSW Health
- Smoke alarms · Queensland Government
- Bushfire · WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services
- Mould · NSW Health
- Consumer guarantees · Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
- Home fire safety and bushfire preparation · Tasmania Fire Service
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