Florida Home Calendar — 12-Month Maintenance & Hurricane

01

January

Cool, dry, snowbird season peak

HVAC mid-season check — clean filters; schedule pre-summer tune-up by March HVAC →
Palm trimming window opens — book before nesting season ends in April Tree Services →
Pressure-wash driveway and pool deck while humidity is low Pressure Washing →
Inspect roof for any wind damage from December storms Roofing →

02

February

Pre-summer prep + landscape refresh

Schedule annual termite inspection (peak swarming starts in March) Pest Control →
Last call for major lawn renovation before spring growth Lawn Care →
Test backup generator under load — order parts before May rush Generator Installation →
Service irrigation system; replace damaged heads Lawn Care →

03

March

Pollen + spring cleaning

Replace AC filters monthly through October (Florida pollen + humidity) HVAC →
Schedule annual AC tune-up before May heat HVAC →
Clean dryer vents (lint + humidity = fire risk) Handyman →
Re-caulk windows and exterior doors before rainy season Handyman →

04

April

Hurricane prep window opens

Inventory hurricane supplies — water, batteries, flashlights, tarps Hurricane Shutters →
Test hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks and check fasteners Hurricane Shutters →
Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines Tree Services →
Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline Roofing →

05

May

Pre-season hurricane lockdown

Schedule wind-mitigation inspection (insurance discount renews 5 yrs) Roofing →
Final roof inspection before June 1 hurricane season Roofing →
Confirm flood insurance policy is active (30-day waiting period) Roofing →
Service generator + stock 7-10 days of fuel-stabilizer-treated gas Generator Installation →
Clear gutters of pollen, oak catkins, and palm fronds Gutter Protection →

06

June

Hurricane Season Day 1 — June 1

Review evacuation route + confirm pet-friendly shelter options Hurricane Shutters →
Stage shutters, plywood, and tools where they're reachable Hurricane Shutters →
Test sump pump and backup battery Plumbing →
Schedule pool service to confirm equipment is hurricane-rated Pool Care →
Pre-season pest spray before summer breeding peak Pest Control →

07

July

Peak heat, daily storms, AC stress

Mid-summer AC service — coil cleaning, drain-line flush HVAC →
Inspect attic insulation R-value before August humidity peak Insulation →
Pressure-wash mildew/algae from siding and screen enclosures Pressure Washing →
Confirm hurricane supplies are still in date (water, batteries) Hurricane Shutters →

08

August THIS MONTH

Peak hurricane window opens

Roof + soffit inspection — check for wind-loosened nails or vents Roofing →
Photograph property again post-summer storms for any insurance claims Roofing →
Drain water heater sediment (Florida hard water + heat = scaling) Plumbing →
Confirm tree-service contractor is on call for any post-storm cleanup Tree Services →

09

September

Peak hurricane month — Cape Verde season

Top off fuel, propane, and generator gas reserves weekly Generator Installation →
Run shutter test #2; deploy 24 hours before any named storm Hurricane Shutters →
Take cell-phone photos of unique household items for claims Roofing →
Review your homeowners and flood policy declarations page Roofing →

10

October

Late-season hurricane risk + snowbird arrival

Snowbird welcome-back checklist — pest inspect, AC restart, water test Pest Control →
Schedule chimney/HVAC duct cleaning before snowbird visitors arrive HVAC →
Pool re-balance after summer storm runoff Pool Care →
Re-stock hurricane supplies after Helene/Milton-style late strikes Hurricane Shutters →

11

November

Hurricane season closes Nov 30 — winter prep

Stow hurricane shutters; lubricate hardware for off-season storage Hurricane Shutters →
Inspect roof for any cumulative season damage; book repair before December Roofing →
Switch AC over to heat-pump mode; test heating function HVAC →
Final pre-holiday pressure wash for visitors Pressure Washing →

12

December

Holidays, snowbird peak, mild & dry

Re-caulk and weatherstrip ahead of January cold fronts Handyman →
Citrus and ornamental palm trimming after peak hurricane risk Tree Services →
Year-end maintenance review — order any 2027 projects with contractors Remodeling →
Schedule a January AC tune-up to lock in pre-summer pricing HVAC →

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