Spring home maintenance checklist
Spring is the home's reset. After a damp winter, this is the time to find what's worked loose, what's let water in, and what wants a coat of paint before the warmer months.
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High priority
Tackle these as soon as the weather is dry.
Damp & winter damage
- Walk every room looking for damp patches and condensation marksCatch issues now, before paintwork hides them.
- Inspect window reveals and corners for black mouldWash with a mould remover and improve ventilation in that room.
- Check loft for daylight, water staining or damp insulationAnything new since last spring is worth investigating.
Roof, gutters & exterior
- Inspect the roof for slipped, cracked or missing tilesUse binoculars from the ground if it's not safe to climb.
- Re-clear gutters and downpipesSpring blossom and seed pods clog them just as fast as autumn leaves.
- Check fascias, soffits and bargeboardsLook for peeling paint, soft timber or wasp nests starting up.
- Inspect render and pointingTap suspicious areas — a hollow sound means it has blown.
Sealing & weatherproofing
- Check external silicone around windows, doors and meter boxes
- Re-seal bathroom silicone if it's gone black or splitSpring is ideal — surfaces dry quickly.
- Test the bathroom and kitchen extractor fansA sheet of paper should be held lightly against the grille.
Heating & water
- Book the annual boiler serviceEngineers are far less booked up than in autumn.
- Bleed the radiators one last time before the heating goes off
- Check the loft and external taps for any signs of a freeze split
Safety
- Test smoke and CO alarms and replace batteries
- Check the loft hatch and fire doors close fully
- Inspect garden gates, fences and outdoor handrailsWinter wind tends to loosen everything.
Medium priority
Set the home up for a clean, comfortable summer.
Decorating & touch-ups
- Touch up scuffed paintwork in hallways and stairsSpring temperatures are kind to emulsion drying.
- Repaint window sills and door frames where the finish has worn
- Fill and sand minor wall cracks before painting
- Plan one room redecoration if it's neededRefresh, repair, redecorate — straightforward work, sensibly scheduled.
Windows & doors
- Wash all windows inside and out
- Lubricate window hinges and locks with light oil
- Adjust any doors that swelled and stickOften just a hinge tweak or a strike plate move.
Kitchen & bathroom
- Re-grout small areas where grout has cracked or fallen out
- Descale taps, shower heads and the kettle
- Check under-sink areas for slow leaksA torch and a tissue around joints reveals most of them.
Outdoor & garden
- Jet wash patios, paths and deckingClears moss before slip season is fully over.
- Re-stain or oil sheds, fences and decking
- Service the lawn mower and check garden tools
- Check outside taps for drips and leaks
Comfort & order
- Swap winter bedding for lighter weight
- Vacuum behind furniture and radiators
- Wipe down skirting, switches and door tops
Low priority
The finishing touches that lift the whole house.
Refresh & ambience
- Wash curtains and blinds
- Rotate and vacuum the mattress
- Clean light shades and lamp bases
Storage & order
- Declutter the entrance hall and shoe storage
- Sort the loft or garageOne zone at a time.
- Tidy the under-stairs cupboard
Outside aesthetics
- Repaint the front door if it's gone tired
- Clean the house number, letterbox and door furniture
- Wipe down outdoor lights and bin store
Other seasons
Want help with the bigger items on the list?
Send us your ticked-off list — we'll handle the rest. Practical, well-managed work, ranging from touch-ups through to sensible full-room redecorations.