Some jobs only happen once or twice a year: testing smoke alarms, cleaning gutters, bleeding radiators. They are easy to forget until something goes wrong, and a small issue can become an expensive one.
Seasonal checklist
Spring
- Test the smoke alarms and replace batteries
- Clean the gutters and check downpipes
- Check the roof, windows and walls for winter damage
- Service lawn equipment and clean garden furniture
- Clean windows and window frames
Summer
- Check outdoor wood for rot and repaint where needed
- Clean the ventilation grilles and extractor hood filters
- Descale taps and the kettle
- Clean the washing machine and dishwasher filters
Autumn
- Clean the gutters again after the leaves have fallen
- Bleed radiators and check the heating
- Turn off and drain outdoor taps before frost
- Check window and door seals
- Store garden furniture and tools
Winter
- Check smoke alarms and fire blankets
- Look for damp, mould and condensation
- Keep drains and outdoor stairs clear
- Review your home insurance and plan next year's jobs
Why checklists fail, and what helps
A list on its own is easy to ignore. What works is a reminder at the right time, a short list for each season and a shared place so more than one person knows what is due.
How VitaTrellis helps
- Track what happens once or twice a year. Keep recurring maintenance in one place.
- AI suggests items and schedules. Get a starting point for your home and adjust it.
- Reminders before problems grow. Be reminded in time, not after the leak.
- Shared with your household. Everyone can see what is due and what has been done.
For a first step, add the smoke alarm test and the gutter cleaning, and let reminders do the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work for apartments? Yes. Skip the outdoor items and keep the indoor ones, such as alarms, filters and seals.
Is it free? Yes, you can start on the free plan.