annual spring checklist

Annual Spring Checklist!

Vent & Hose Bibb Covers (it’s the time of year to remove them)
Open Foundation Vents
Dryer and Exhaust Vents (check for missing louvers or covers, clean accumulated buildup)
Spring Flags/Leasing Banners (install and replace the winter flags as soon as they arrive)
Spring Maintenance Uniforms (you should receive an email from the uniform coordinator so you can place your order for your maintenance team as needed)
Swimming Pools (start preparation for the warmer weather, clean pool furniture)
Playground Inspection (inspect all equipment for sharp edges, loose bolts and chains, loose boards, general safety, – clean/paint as necessary, check depth of ground cover, hemlock shavings should be 9-12” in depth)
6” Building Clearance (make sure there are 6 inches between the earth and the siding, This prevents dry rot, inhibits pests, and prevents mold/mildew)
Window Screens (conduct detailed review and replace as necessary)
Fire Extinguishers (glass in place, regularly serviced, not missing, make sure tags are current)
Furnace/HVAC Filters (clean or offer replacement filters for residents no less often than every 6 months, replace filters and/or clean heaters in common area buildings)

Sidewalk Clean-Up (remove any residual sand and other winter sidewalk materials)
Pressure Wash (start the pressure washing season)
Parking Lots (detailing of curbs and parking lot striping with appropriate Benjamin Moore Paint)
Sprinklers (coordination of sprinkler system ‘charging’ by your landscape maintenance contractor)
Irrigation Maintenance (repairs and adjustments should be handled by landscaping contractor, not maintenance staff)
Landscaping Cleanup (coordinate landscaping for your property with your local vendor. Do you need bark dust, flowers, tree and shrub trimming?)

Bar-B-Q & Swimming Pool (take the time to remind your residents about the safety rules)
Spring Patio Clean-Up (all patios should be clear of clutter, this is a good time to coordinate a Community Clean Up Weekend)
Potted Plants on Railings (must not be directly on the railing or visible from the street. If they are present they must be hanging on the inside of the deck)
Preventative Maintenance Inspections—First Phase (please give your residents a week notice when their apartment is to be inspected) **completed on all apts by June 30th