Checklist Utilty

Roof & Flashing: Check ridge, valleys, and flashing seals to spot missing tabs, exposed nails, or loose flashing. (Tools: 10×42 Binoculars) Gutters & Spouts: Remove buildup in troughs, elbow joints, and outlets; set discharge ≥6 ft from house. (Tools: Hose, extension pipe) Exterior Joints: Fill gaps >1/8 in at siding transitions and window trim; test soft trim with flathead driver. (Tools: Elastomeric caulk, putty knife) Foundation Walls: Seal hairline cracks on concrete face and crawl space hatch; report horizontal cracks >1/4 in. (Tools: Polyurethane masonry sealant) Crawl Space: Maintain 100% ground cover on floor joists with 10-mil poly and 12 in overlaps. (Tools: Sheathing tape, vapor barrier) Exterior Plumbing: Confirm internal valve seating on frost-free hose bibbs via thumb backpressure test. (Tools: Bare hand, screwdriver) AC Condenser: Keep 24 in clearance around outdoor coils and rinse fins under low pressure. (Tools: Garden hose, shears) HVAC Air Handler: Swap return air filter and service condensate drain line port. (Tools: MERV 8–11 filter, vinegar) Perimeter Slope: Maintain 6 in soil grade slope drop over the first 10 ft from home. (Tools: Shovel, topsoil/clay fill) Trees & Shrubs: Trim overhanging branches and foliage back 18–24 in from siding and roof. (Tools: Loppers, pole saw)