New homeowner checklist
A starting list for recurring jobs that become your responsibility.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Check gutters and drainage
- Review heating or boiler service
- Check visible sealant and leaks
- Review buildings and contents insurance
- Clean appliance filters
- Back up important property documents
Choose the timing that fits your situation.
Homes, products, responsibilities and local requirements differ. Follow manufacturer instructions, professional advice and local rules where relevant.
Start with the information you inherited
Collect manuals, service dates, warranties and any safety information supplied with the property. Use those details to decide which checks belong on your list and when each should return.
Build the list gradually
You do not need to plan the whole house on day one. Add the important safety and service routines first, then capture other recurring jobs as you encounter them.
Less to think about.
Add a routine, choose how often, then mark it done when you do it. Since keeps the next one in view.
