The Complete Vancouver Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring in Vancouver doesn't arrive with a sudden burst of sunshine — it creeps in between rain showers, slowly revealing the toll winter has taken on your home. Here's your complete checklist for spring maintenance in the Lower Mainland.

Exterior Priorities

Gutters & Downspouts — After 5+ months of heavy rain, your gutters have been working overtime. Spring is the time to flush them, check for sagging sections, and make sure downspouts are draining away from your foundation.

Moss Treatment — Vancouver's damp climate makes moss inevitable. Early spring (March-April) is the ideal window for roof and driveway treatment before moss gets established for the season.

Pressure Washing — Winter leaves behind algae, mildew, and grime on driveways, walkways, and decks. A thorough pressure wash in April makes everything look new again.

Yard & Garden

Spring Cleanup — Remove fallen branches, dead leaves, and winter debris. Dethatch your lawn and prepare garden beds for planting season.

First Mow — Once your lawn is actively growing (usually mid-April in Vancouver), give it its first cut of the season at a slightly higher setting.

Mechanical Systems

Furnace Shutdown — Schedule your furnace's seasonal shutdown and filter change. After running hard since October, it deserves a rest.

Smoke Detectors — Test all smoke and CO detectors and replace batteries. Spring and fall are your bi-annual checkpoints.

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