Summer home maintenance checklist
Long, dry days are the right window for outdoor jobs and bigger repairs that need surfaces to stay dry. Most of these are quick — they just need a stretch of decent weather.
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High priority
Use the dry weather while you have it.
Exterior repairs
- Repair any cracked or blown render and pointing
- Re-seal external silicone around windows, doors and meter boxes
- Repaint exterior timber — fascias, sills, garage doorsDry, warm weather gives the best finish.
- Inspect flat roofs and shed roofsLook for cracks, lifted seams and ponding.
Safety in the heat
- Test smoke and CO alarms
- Check window restrictors on upper floorsEspecially with children at home.
- Inspect BBQ, gas bottles and outdoor electrics
Water & drainage
- Lift drain covers and check for blockagesEasier when it's dry.
- Inspect outdoor taps and irrigation for leaks
- Clean garden gullies and yard drains
Medium priority
Outdoor and decorating jobs that prefer dry, settled days.
Garden & outdoor structures
- Stain or paint sheds and fences
- Re-oil decking once moss is cleared
- Tighten loose fence posts and gate hinges
- Top up gravel paths and check edging
Windows, doors & locks
- Lubricate all window and door locks
- Adjust UPVC doors that drop in heatHinges and keeps usually need a small tweak.
- Clean fly screens and door brushes
Decorating
- Repaint the front door if it's faded
- Schedule a single-room redecoration if neededPlenty of ventilation makes summer ideal.
- Touch up internal scuffs and skirtings
Kitchen & bathroom
- Deep clean ovens, hobs and extractor filters
- Re-seal silicone around baths, basins and sinks
- Check under-sink and washing machine hoses for wear
Comfort & cooling
- Service or clean fans and any AC units
- Reverse ceiling fan direction if it has a switch
- Fit blackout linings on bedrooms that overheat
Low priority
Worth doing while the days are long.
Garden aesthetics
- Pressure-wash patios and paths
- Repaint or refresh garden furniture
- Tidy the bin store and recycling area
Inside refresh
- Wash curtains and blinds
- Vacuum mattresses and rotate them
- Clear out one cupboard or wardrobe per week
Future-proofing
- Plan autumn jobs while the house is dryNote anything you've spotted that will need attention.
- Tidy the toolbox and replace anything broken
- Update the household emergency contact sheet
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