Routine guide

Home Maintenance Checklist

A light recurring checklist to keep on top of small home maintenance tasks before they turn into big problems.

Small maintenance done regularly keeps your home safer and often cheaper to run. This routine gives you a quick health check for the house without turning into a full weekend project.

When to use this routine

Use this routine every one to three months depending on your home and climate.

Steps in this routine

  1. 1.

    Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

    Test alarms and replace batteries if needed.

  2. 2.

    Check taps, drains and visible pipes

    Look for slow leaks, drips or damp spots under sinks so you can fix them early.

  3. 3.

    Clean filters and vents

    Wipe or replace filters in extractor fans, tumble dryers or heating systems according to the manual.

  4. 4.

    Quick outside walk-around

    Walk around the outside of your home checking gutters, drains, walls and garden for anything that needs attention.

  5. 5.

    Capture repairs and quotes

    Note any jobs you cannot do today and add them as separate tasks or projects so they are not forgotten.

Tips for running this routine

FAQ

How long should a home maintenance check take?

Most people can complete this light check in 30–45 minutes once they know the steps.

Use this routine in RoutineHQ

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