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The spring property maintenance checklist every owner needs

Atlantic Canadian winters are hard on buildings. Before the warm months arrive, here are the 12 checks every property owner should make, from roof drainage to HVAC filters and smoke detectors.

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Seasonal guides
In this article4 sections
  1. 01Exterior checks
  2. 02Mechanical and HVAC
  3. 03Interior and safety
  4. 04Why spring is the right time

Atlantic Canadian winters are hard on buildings. Freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, heavy snow loads and months of cold put stress on every system in a property, from the roof to the foundation. Spring isn’t just a new season. It’s an inspection window.

These 12 checks matter most. Some you can do by eye. Some need a trade. All of them are worth doing before the warm months.

Exterior checks

  1. Roof. Look for lifted, cracked or missing shingles. Check the flashing around chimneys and vents.
  2. Gutters and downspouts. Clear debris, check for sagging and make sure downspouts send water away from the foundation.
  3. Foundation. Walk the perimeter. Look for new cracks, heaving or signs of water getting in.
  4. Exterior caulking. Check window and door frames for gaps. Re-caulk anywhere the seal has failed.
  5. Driveway and walkways. Look for frost heave, cracking and trip hazards.

Mechanical and HVAC

  1. HVAC filter. If you haven’t changed it since fall, now is the time.
  2. Air conditioning. Book a pre-season inspection before the first hot day.
  3. Sump pump. Pour water into the pit and confirm the pump starts and drains it.
  4. Water heater. Check the anode rod and flush the sediment if it hasn’t been done in the past year.

Interior and safety

  1. Smoke and CO detectors. Test every unit and replace the batteries.
  2. Attic. Look for moisture, mould or pest activity that started over the winter.
  3. Window and door seals. Check the weatherstripping and replace it where it’s worn.

Why spring is the right time

Winter damage is easiest to fix before it compounds. A small roof leak caught in April is a repair. The same leak left until August is a new ceiling, mould remediation and possibly an electrical inspection.

Preventative maintenance isn’t about spending more. It’s about deciding when and how you spend it.

CORE PRO members get seasonal property assessments: a structured walkthrough of the property, documented, with a prioritized maintenance plan. If you’d rather have a professional look the place over before the season starts, that’s what we’re here for.

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Practical notes from the CORE Property Services team in Greater Moncton.

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