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Your Home Maintenance Checklist, Month by Month

Get a personalised maintenance schedule tailored to your property. Tell us about your home and receive a 12-month plan covering every essential task, from boiler servicing to gutter cleaning.

OneHaus Home Maintenance Planner showing a personalised monthly maintenance schedule for homeowners

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Adjust these details, then regenerate the plan below to show only the tasks that apply to your property.

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My Home Maintenance Plan

Every month / year-round

  • Check for visible leaks
  • Clean drains and plugholes
  • Test smoke and CO detectors
  • Test RCD / circuit breaker
  • Clean dishwasher filter
  • Clean washing machine
  • Clean tumble dryer lint trap and vent
  • Descale kettle and coffee machine

January

  • Replace or clean HVAC filters
  • Check for damp and mould
  • Deep clean oven

February

  • Prune trees and hedges

March

  • Inspect washing machine hoses
  • Inspect toilet mechanisms
  • Inspect roof
  • Replace smoke and CO detector batteries
  • Inspect caulking around baths and showers
  • Check for frayed cords and damaged plugs
  • Test outdoor lighting and sensors
  • Mow the lawn
  • Prune trees and hedges
  • Service lawn mower
  • Check fencing and gates

April

  • Replace or clean HVAC filters
  • Check water pressure
  • Clean gutters and downpipes
  • Check pointing and mortar
  • Power wash paths and driveway
  • Check for damp and mould
  • Touch up interior paintwork
  • Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs
  • Mow the lawn
  • Defrost freezer
  • Deep clean oven

May

  • Paint or stain exterior woodwork
  • Mow the lawn

June

  • Paint or stain exterior woodwork
  • Mow the lawn
  • Vacuum fridge coils

July

  • Replace or clean HVAC filters
  • Paint or stain exterior woodwork
  • Check for damp and mould
  • Mow the lawn
  • Prune trees and hedges
  • Deep clean oven

August

  • Mow the lawn
  • Prune trees and hedges

September

  • Service boiler
  • Bleed radiators
  • Inspect ductwork and vents
  • Inspect washing machine hoses
  • Inspect toilet mechanisms
  • Inspect caulking around baths and showers
  • Check loft insulation
  • Check for frayed cords and damaged plugs
  • Test outdoor lighting and sensors
  • Mow the lawn

October

  • Bleed radiators
  • Replace or clean HVAC filters
  • Check thermostat accuracy
  • Flush water heater or cylinder
  • Check outdoor taps before winter
  • Inspect seals around windows and doors
  • Replace smoke and CO detector batteries
  • Check for damp and mould
  • Check window seals and condensation
  • Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs
  • Mow the lawn
  • Winterise outdoor furniture
  • Clear leaves from drains and gullies
  • Defrost freezer
  • Deep clean oven

November

  • Clean gutters and downpipes
  • Clear leaves from drains and gullies
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Why Home Maintenance Matters

A well-maintained home is safer, more comfortable, and more valuable. Yet most homeowners only think about maintenance when something breaks. By that point, the damage is done and the repair bill is significantly higher than the cost of prevention.

Regular home maintenance protects your biggest financial asset. Small, routine tasks like cleaning gutters, testing smoke alarms, and servicing your boiler prevent the kind of cascading failures that lead to structural damage, health hazards, and emergency callouts.

Consider the numbers. An annual boiler service costs around 80 GBP. An emergency breakdown repair in the middle of winter can cost 500 GBP or more, not including the cost of temporary heating. Cleaning your gutters twice a year is virtually free if you do it yourself. Repairing the damp, mould, and foundation damage caused by overflowing gutters can run into the thousands.

The same pattern applies across every system in your home. A 5 GBP tube of silicone sealant prevents thousands of pounds in water damage to bathroom floors. A 15-minute monthly drain clean avoids blocked pipes and flooding. Checking your roof after winter catches a slipped tile before it becomes a leak that rots your roof timbers.

Beyond cost, there is the safety dimension. Faulty electrics, unserviced gas appliances, and non-functional smoke detectors put your family at risk. Monthly testing of detectors and RCDs takes less than five minutes and could save lives.

The challenge for most homeowners is not motivation but organisation. With dozens of tasks spread across different seasons and frequencies, it is easy to lose track. A structured maintenance plan takes the guesswork out of home care, reminding you what to do and when.

That is exactly what this planner is designed to do. By telling us about your property type, age, heating system, and features, you get a tailored schedule that shows only the tasks relevant to your home. No generic checklists. Just a practical, personalised plan that keeps your home in top condition year-round.

Getting Started with Home Maintenance

Start by completing the home profile above. Select your property type, age, climate, and key features. The planner will generate a personalised 12-month maintenance calendar showing exactly which tasks to tackle each month.

If you are new to home maintenance, do not try to do everything at once. Begin with the safety essentials: test your smoke and CO detectors, check the RCD, and book a boiler service if it has been more than a year. These take less than an hour in total and give you the most important protections straight away.

Next, focus on seasonal priorities. In autumn, that means preparing for winter: bleeding radiators, checking insulation, and clearing gutters. In spring, inspect your roof and exterior for winter damage. Following the seasonal themes in the planner helps you stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

For each task, the planner tells you whether it is a DIY job or one for a professional, how long it takes, and why it matters. Use this information to plan your weekends or book tradespeople in advance.

To make maintenance a habit, consider using OneHaus to track tasks, set reminders, and share responsibilities with other household members. Consistent small efforts throughout the year are far easier and cheaper than dealing with neglected repairs.

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FAQ

Home maintenance FAQ

Common questions about planning and keeping up with home maintenance.

Monthly tasks include testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, checking for visible plumbing leaks, cleaning drains and plugholes, cleaning your dishwasher filter, running a hot wash in your washing machine, and testing the RCD in your consumer unit. These quick checks prevent small problems from becoming expensive repairs.

Safety checks come first: testing smoke and CO detectors, checking electrical systems, and servicing your boiler annually. Beyond safety, maintaining your roof, gutters, and exterior seals protects the building structure. These items prevent the most costly and dangerous problems.

A common guideline is to set aside 1% of your home's value each year for maintenance. For a property worth 300,000 GBP, that would be around 3,000 GBP per year. This covers routine servicing, minor repairs, and a reserve for unexpected issues. Many tasks are free or low cost if you do them yourself.

Before winter, service your boiler, bleed radiators, lag exposed pipes, check loft insulation, disconnect garden hoses, insulate outdoor taps, clean gutters, check window seals, and clear leaves from external drains. These steps help prevent frozen pipes, heating breakdowns, and water damage during cold months.

You should have your boiler serviced once a year by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The best time to book is late summer or early autumn, before the heating season starts. Annual servicing is typically a condition of your boiler warranty, and it ensures the appliance is operating safely and efficiently.

New builds still need regular maintenance. In the first few years, you may notice cracks from the building settling, which are usually cosmetic but should be monitored. You should still service the boiler annually, test detectors, maintain appliances, and check for snagging issues like stiff doors or poor sealant. The NHBC warranty covers structural defects for 10 years, but routine upkeep remains your responsibility.

Many tasks are straightforward DIY jobs, including testing detectors, bleeding radiators, cleaning filters, and basic garden work. However, gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and major electrical work should be carried out by a qualified electrician. For roof work or large tree surgery, hiring a professional is safer and often required by insurance.

Skipping maintenance leads to small problems escalating into expensive repairs. An unserviced boiler is more likely to break down mid-winter. Blocked gutters cause damp and foundation damage. Neglected sealant lets water rot floors and joists. In many cases, the cost of repair is 10 to 50 times higher than the cost of regular upkeep. Beyond finances, neglected homes also pose safety risks from faulty electrics, gas leaks, and fire hazards.

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