How often to book each service — a maintenance calendar
Every exterior service has its own rhythm. Here's the annual calendar I recommend to my regular customers.
Regular customers ask me to draft a "when to book what" calendar. Here it is — customize to your own home's needs.
Annual maintenance calendar
### March
- Interior gutter cleaning
- Deck pre-inspection
- Order any stain/sealer needed for spring projects
### April
- Full house wash (siding + windows rinse + gutters)
- Driveway and walkway wash
- Front porch and entry refresh
### May
- Deck wash + brighten (before staining season)
- Fence wash if due
### June
- Deck stain (after wash + brighten cure)
- Patio wash if used heavily
### July
- Spot mildew touch-ups on shaded walls
- Outdoor kitchen / grill area cleaning
### August
- Playset / trampoline mid-summer refresh (if kids use)
### September
- Pool deck touch-up before pool close
- Prep for fall — trim vegetation from walls
### October
- Concrete tannin stain wash (post leaves)
- Gutter brightening
### November
- Interior gutter cleaning (post leaves)
- Front porch refresh before holidays
- Book spring wash early to lock in dates
### December–February
- Emergency spot cleaning only
- Storm damage cleanup as needed
- Plan next year's projects
What most homeowners actually need
For most single-family homes here, the essentials are:
- Annual house wash (April)
- Annual driveway wash (April, with house)
- Fall gutter clean (November)
That's about $400–$600/year and keeps most homes looking great. Everything else is optional based on your situation.
Reminders
I offer optional annual scheduling — text me and I'll add you to my spring reminder list. No auto-booking, just a text when your season is coming up so we can find a date that works.
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