Stay ahead of the weather. Doing seasonal upkeep keeps your home safer, more efficient, and saves you big repair costs later.
Ontario isn’t gentle. Snow, ice, heat, rain, freeze-thaw cycles — your house takes a beating every year. If you ignore the little stuff, small damage adds up fast. Doing maintenance by season makes things manageable and keeps your home in top shape. Elite Building & Construction recommends doing checks and fixes every time seasons change. Here’s your full seasonal checklist.
Spring (March → May)
Task
Why It Matters
Clean gutters & downspouts; ensure water drains at least 2m away from foundation. SGI CANADA+2Deck Medics+2
Melted snow + spring rains = water damage and potential basement flooding.
Inspect roof for winter damage: missing or cracked shingles, ice dam residue, check flashing around chimneys/skylights. SGI CANADA+2Deck Medics+2
Helps prevent leaks before heavy rains.
Check siding, windows & doors: look for cracks, caulking that failed, weather-stripping to replace. SGI CANADA+2Deck Medics+2
Energy efficiency, preventing water or pest infiltration.
Keep walkways, driveways, steps clear of snow and ice; use safe de-icing methods. Make It Right®+1
Prevent slips/falls; protect surfaces.
Check emergency supplies: flashlights, batteries, blankets in case of power outage. Deck Medics+1
Winter storms / outages happen — better to be ready.
Check heating system mid-season; replace filters if needed. SGI CANADA+1
System performance matters when demands are highest.
Bonus Year-Round Tasks
Inspect and maintain garage door hardware.
Clean dryer vent filters + outside portion.
Test all safety detectors routinely (smoke, CO).
Check foundation, basement walls for moisture.
Keep trees trimmed so no branches threaten roof or siding.
Doing these seasonal tasks doesn’t mean you’ll never have issues—but it means a lot fewer surprises, less emergency spending, and more comfort. A small investment of time now saves you headaches and money later.
At Elite Building & Construction, we help homeowners get ahead of maintenance. If you want a personalized checklist for your specific home (Hamilton / Ontario, age of home, current condition), or need someone to take care of the hard-stuff (roofing, insulation, foundation repairs, etc.), give us a call. We’ve got you.
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