Rocas Painters — Mid-Year Home Maintenance Checklist
- Inspect siding for peeling, fading, or cracking paint
- Check trim for rot or damage
- Pressure wash siding, driveway, and walkways
- Inspect gutters and ensure proper drainage
- Look for roof damage or missing shingles
- Check ceilings for water stains or cracks
- Inspect walls for peeling paint or damage
- Re-caulk windows, doors, and baseboards
- Replace HVAC filters
- Test smoke & CO detectors
- Inspect deck boards and railings
- Look for splintering or soft wood
- Re-stain or seal wood surfaces
- Clean and refresh outdoor spaces
- Check steps and safety areas
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- Replacing HVAC filters
- Testing detectors
- Light caulking touch-ups (small, accessible areas)
- Minor paint touch-ups (if you have matching paint)
- Peeling exterior paint: Usually indicates prep issues or moisture exposure.
- Rotten trim or soft wood: Needs repair before paint, or the problem returns.
- Water stains on ceilings/walls: The source should be identified and addressed.
- Deck staining/sealing: Prep and product choice matter for longevity.
