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First-year maintenance timeline

First-Year Home Maintenance Plan
(Month-by-Month)

The first year isn’t about perfection. It’s about preventing expensive surprises. This plan gives you a simple, calm timeline so you stop guessing.

Month-by-month overview

A calm, realistic structure for your first year. You can adjust slightly for climate or property type.

Days 0–30

Stabilise & learn the house

  • • Locate shutoffs & electrical panel
  • • Check for water leaks & damp
  • • Inspect roof & drainage flow
  • • Create a “known issues” list

Months 2–3

Prevent water damage

  • • Monitor damp areas
  • • Clean gutters if safe
  • • Seal visible water entry points
  • • Photograph recurring issues

Months 4–6

Routine & efficiency

  • • Replace filters
  • • Check ventilation
  • • Inspect exterior drainage slope
  • • Build a monthly 10-minute scan habit

Months 7–12

Annual essentials

  • • Full visual inspection
  • • Fix recurring minor issues
  • • Plan one upgrade with budget
  • • Create repeatable yearly system

Maintenance Checklist — R99

Printable monthly + seasonal checklist.

Starter Pack — R249

Checklist + system.

Maintenance Blueprint — R499

Full flagship system.