Item to be checked	Monthly	Every 3 months	Every 6 months
Exterior
Roof: Visually check shingles from ground. Watch for missing shingles or broken pieces. Check gutters and downspouts.
Gutters and downspouts: Check and remove any debris to assure unobstructed water flow away from foundation.
Veneer or siding: With brick, watch for deteriorating bricks or masonry. For siding, watch for warping or rot. Check all painted surfaces.
Windows and doors: Check caulking around doors and windows, glazing around window panes.
Lawn and garden: Watch for accumulation of tree limbs, branches, debris that can attract wood eating insects.
Asphalt Driveways: Check for cracks or deterioration. Reseal if necessary.
Heating and cooling: Make sure outside unit is unobstructed. Clean unit with garden hose.
Item to be checked	Monthly	Every 3 months	Every 6 months
Interior
Attic: Examine for evidence of any leaks
Baths: Check for evidence of any leaks, especially around toilets and under sinks (vinyl tile will usually discolor if water is getting underneath it). Check grout on any ceramic tile.
Kitchen: Check for leaks under sink and around dishwasher. Check burner operation on stove. Check grout on any ceramic tile.
Kitchen: Clean dust from refrigerator condenser (rear of unit).
Heating and Cooling System: Change filter, check coils for buildup
Heating and Cooling System: Professional check and "tune up" before the heating and cooling seasons.
Water Heater: Check for signs of leaks.
Water Heater: Drain to remove any sediment. In areas with hard water, drain every 3 months.
Smoke Detectors: Check operation
Smoke Detectors: Change batteries
Basement or crawl space: Check for cracks or any sign of dampness or leaks. Check for any evidence of termites or wood eating insects.