Use this calendar as a planning tool, then adapt it to your home's equipment, condition and professional servicing recommendations. Keep completion dates and invoices so the next visit starts with useful information.
Spring: review winter effects
- Arrange a ground-level review of visible exterior damage, drainage and access.
- Have gutters and downspouts cleared safely where necessary.
- Book attention to damp areas, leaks or signs of pests.
- Review private-water testing and septic maintenance needs.
Summer: complete planned work
- Schedule repairs while the property is accessible.
- Review vegetation and any work needed near the building with suitable professionals.
- Check provincial fire restrictions and municipal rules before outdoor burning.
- Check the property before extended absences and update contact details.
Autumn: prepare for colder weather
- Arrange heating service and chimney work where applicable.
- Plan fuel deliveries, snow removal and safe access.
- Confirm the water-system and winter-departure plan.
- Review the insurer's absence requirements and the visit schedule.
Winter: monitor and respond
- Keep access arrangements current as snow and ice conditions change.
- Review reports for repeated dampness, apparent heating problems or visible changes.
- Make a clear plan for storms and power interruptions.
Before your return
Arrange a condition check and allow time for trades to address any findings. Confirm how utilities and water systems should be restored. Do not restart winterized equipment without appropriate instructions.
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Need a local contact while you’re away?
Discuss property check-ins, seasonal monitoring or coordination of agreed work with Annapolis Royal Property Care. Confirm the scope and availability for your property.
Prepared 21 October 2026. General information for property owners; official sources and individual policy or professional advice govern specific decisions. External links are independent of ARPC.