Home maintenance
Seasonal home maintenance checklists
A little upkeep each season prevents most unpleasant surprises. Pick a season for a practical checklist written for UK homes, with what you can do yourself and when to call a qualified tradesperson.
Choose a season
- March to May
Spring
A spring home maintenance checklist for UK homes: check the roof and gutters after winter, deal with damp and condensation, and book the gas safety check.15 tasksOpen the checklist - June to August
Summer
A summer home maintenance checklist for UK homes: decorate and repoint in dry weather, check the loft, and book the boiler service and chimney sweep.14 tasksOpen the checklist - September to November
Autumn
An autumn home maintenance checklist for UK homes: service the boiler, sweep the chimney, clear the gutters, draught-proof and prepare for storms and floods.15 tasksOpen the checklist - December to February
Winter
A winter home maintenance checklist for UK homes: keep rooms warm enough, manage condensation and mould, protect pipes, and be ready for storms and floods.14 tasksOpen the checklist
How to use these checklists
- Months are a guide only. Start each list when the season actually arrives where you live, and read the regional notes.
- 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 UK 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 UK sources.
- Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home · UK Health Security Agency
- Gas safety: landlords and letting agents · Health and Safety Executive
- Keep warm, keep well · NHS
- Smoke and heat alarms · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Asbestos: frequently asked questions · Health and Safety Executive
- Prepare for flooding · GOV.UK
- Staying safe in strong wind · Met Office
- Chimneys · Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Smoke alarms and heat alarms · London Fire Brigade
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector · GOV.UK
- Protect your property from flooding · GOV.UK
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