After I move into my Minnesota home, what seasonal maintenance should I keep up with?

Owning a home in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota means a seasonal maintenance rhythm that protects your investment, and your inspection report is a great starting point for it. Each fall, clean gutters and extend downspouts away from the foundation, have the furnace or boiler serviced before the heating season, test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors, and winterize outdoor plumbing and any irrigation to prevent freeze damage. Through winter, watch for ice dams and address the attic insulation and ventilation that cause them rather than just raking snow, and keep an eye on the sump pump during midwinter thaws. In spring, check the foundation and basement for moisture after snowmelt, inspect the roof and flashing for winter and storm damage, re-establish proper grading where frost heave shifted soil, and service the air conditioner before summer. In summer, inspect and maintain decks and porches, reseal as needed, check exterior caulking and paint on the weather-exposed sides, and test GFCI outlets. For greater-Minnesota properties, schedule periodic well testing and septic pumping on the recommended cycle. Staying ahead of small items prevents the expensive moisture and structural problems we see most. If you'd like a current condition baseline to build your maintenance plan from, call us or use the free instant quote tool below.