| 503-530-8306 |
Serving the Portland Metro Area
| 503-530-8306 |
A HomeTeam inspection provides a thorough visual evaluation of the current conditions of the
home. The purpose is to identify the systems and components of the property that, in the
professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient. Our team of professionals
inspect hundreds of items... efficiently and professionally, providing you the quality inspection
you want.
home. The purpose is to identify the systems and components of the property that, in the
professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient. Our team of professionals
inspect hundreds of items... efficiently and professionally, providing you the quality inspection
you want.
Serving the Portland Metro Area
Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated. |
Mike Huppi Oregon Certified Home Inspector CCB #163311 OCHI #570 NACHI08120202 AG-L1000384CPA 503-530-8306 |
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| Home Maintenance for the Seasons |
These are checklists that you can use and incorporate into your routine home maintenance plan for
your house. They are broken up into seasons. We encourage you to care for your home but if you
are unsure of your ability to perform any items on the list, we recommend that you contact licensed
professionals.
In the Spring:
In the Summer:
In the Fall:
In the Winter:
your house. They are broken up into seasons. We encourage you to care for your home but if you
are unsure of your ability to perform any items on the list, we recommend that you contact licensed
professionals.
In the Spring:
- Check for damage to your roof.
- Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration
- Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as
recommended by the manufacturer - Check your water heater
- Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged
- Check your fire extinguishers
- Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
- Review your fire escape plan with your family
- Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks to help provide a level walking
surface - Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make sure they function
- Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer
- Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
In the Summer:
- Check kids playing equipment
- Check your wood deck or concrete patio for deterioration
- Check the night lights at the top and bottom of all stairs
- Check exterior siding
- Check all window and door locks
- Check your home for water leaks
- Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks
and bubbles
In the Fall:
- Check your home for water leaks
- Have a heating professional check your heating system every year
- Protect your home from frozen pipes
- Run all gas-powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone
- Test your emergency generator
- Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper
- Remove bird nests from chimney flues and outdoor electrical fixtures
- Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Make sure the caulking around doors and windows is adequate to reduce heat/cooling loss
- Make sure that the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from
seeping into the sub-flooring
In the Winter:
- Clean the gutters and downspouts
- Confirm firewood at least 20 feet away from your home
- Remove screens from windows and install storm windows
- Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main valve and other appliance valves
- Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer
- Make sure all electrical holiday decorations have tight connections
- Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
- Check the water hoses on the clothes washer, refrigerator icemaker and dishwasher for cracks
and bubbles - Check your water heater
- Test all AFCI and GFCI devices