Autumn

September

  • Schedule winter holiday coverage- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc..
  • Labor Day – Holiday – Pools close!
  • Check common area lighting, photocells, and timers
  • Final curb paint opportunity

October

  • Gutter clean?
  • Prepare for heater season – stock extra thermostats, heaters, and parts. Pay attention for heater fire hazards
  • Irrigation systems winterized (check vendor contract)
  • Remove exterior furniture (if applicable)
  • Plant winter flowers and spring bulbs (time approximate) – check vendor contract
  • Air conditioners must be removed by October 31st
  • Building envelope inspections – check clearance between earth and buildings, check stairs, railings, patios, decks, siding, etc
  • Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
  • Replace furnace filters and/or clean heaters in common areas
  • Inspect dryer ducts

November

  • Prepare for inclement weather, have sand ready to spread on icy or snowy walkways
  • Begin winterization projects
  • Close foundation vents
  • Pool winterization
  • Daylight Savings End – Adjust common area light timers back one hour. Inspect photocells and common area lights
  • Thanksgiving Day – Holiday
  • Install hose bibb covers
  • Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
  • Gutter cleaning (if leaves are finished falling)

 

 

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