A month-by-month guide to keeping your home’s exterior in top shape through New England’s four seasons — from ice dam prevention to summer prep.
The New England Homeowner’s Exterior Calendar
Living in Franklin County means dealing with ice, humidity, leaf season, and everything in between. Here’s how to stay ahead of it all.
January – February: Winter Watch
- Monitor for ice dams — if you see icicles forming at the eaves, your gutters may be blocked or your attic insulation is lacking
- Check downspouts after thaws to ensure they’re draining properly
- No pressure washing or gutter cleaning during hard freezes
March – April: Early Spring Prep
- Inspect gutters for winter damage — check for sagging, separated joints, or pulled-away fascia
- Walk your foundation — look for areas where ice may have caused settling or cracks
- Schedule your spring cleaning appointment — slots fill up fast in May
May – June: Peak Cleaning Season
✅ Gutter cleaning (spring debris + winter buildup) ✅ Window cleaning (before pollen season peaks) ✅ Pressure washing (driveways, decks, siding) ✅ Deck prep — pressure wash and re-seal before summer use
This is the most important maintenance window of the year.
July – August: Summer Maintenance
- Interior window cleaning — great time for inside + outside combo
- Check for wasp nests in gutters and eaves before fall
- Enjoy your clean, fresh home all summer
September – October: Fall Prep
- Early October: Inspect gutters before leaf drop
- Late October – November: Schedule fall gutter cleaning (wait until leaves are mostly down)
- Pre-holiday window cleaning if you entertain in the fall/winter
November – December: Winterize
- Final gutter flush before freeze — confirm downspouts are clear
- Inspect caulking around windows and doors
- Trim overhanging branches that could fall on your roof in ice storms
Your Yearly Service Checklist
| Service | Spring | Fall | |———|——–|——| | Gutter Cleaning | ✅ May–June | ✅ Oct–Nov | | Window Cleaning | ✅ April–May | ✅ Oct | | Pressure Washing | ✅ May–June | — |
Want to handle it all at once? Our Complete Home Package — windows, pressure washing, and gutters — is just $995 flat. See the deal or call 413-768-4618.