Seasonal Home Maintenance Subscription

A year-round preventative maintenance program designed specifically for Northern Michigan homes. Each season includes a comprehensive home check-up, essential maintenance tasks, and proactive monitoring for weather, moisture, and wear.

Your home stays safe, efficient, and ready for whatever the season brings — without you lifting a finger.

Spring Wake Up Package — $399

Your Home, Treated Like Ours

Full exterior & interior maintenance service. Drainage, moisture, ventilation, and essential system resets.

  • •Refrigerator coil, dryer vent & dishwasher clean-out
  • •Airflow & filtration optimization
  • •Gutter & downspout clean out and assessment
  • •Pest-prevention audit
  • •Attic ventilation & leak check
  • •Sump pump stress-test

Maintenance is more than a checklist — it's a discipline.

Our service includes on-site technical labor and proactive adjustments engineered for your property. We handle the complex, heavy-duty tasks that keep Northern Michigan homes performing at their peak.

Includes ½ hour handyman time, 20+ preventative services, and a full digital photo report.

📞 231-252-0020Start Your Preservation Plan

*$399 base rate for homes up to 2,500 sq. ft. Custom quotes available for larger properties. Parts/materials excluded.

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Spring — Wake-Up & Safety Reset

Prepare your home for the thaw. We focus on moisture diversion, ventilation, and mechanical resets designed to help your property handle the wet season.

Appliance Efficiency Clean: Refrigerator coils, dryer vents, and dishwasher filtration.
Hydraulic Stress-Test: Sump pump redundancy and subsurface drainage diversion check.
Gutter & Grade Audit: Inspection for debris, leaks, and proper runoff away from the foundation.
Pest-Proofing Audit: Identification and sealing of seasonal entry points.
Attic & Envelope Scan: Checking for moisture intrusion or winter-related leaks.
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Summer — Peak Performance

Summer is about mitigating mechanical strain and protecting your exterior from the elements and pests.

Condensate System Flush: A/C evaporator and line flush to prevent backup and mold.
Hydro-Maintenance: Hot water tank sediment removal to extend appliance life.
Mechanical Lubrication: Full service of garage door springs, rollers, and hardware.
Pest Exclusion: Professional removal of nests and debris from the home's exterior.
Vegetation Management: Clearing encroaching brush to prevent siding damage and pest access.
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Fall — Winter-Proofing & Energy Audit

Our most critical visit. We armor your home against freezing temperatures and high winds using advanced diagnostic tools.

Thermal Imaging Inspection: Infrared scan to detect insulation gaps and heat loss before winter.
Atmospheric Sealing: Weather-stripping and air-seal checks to identify and reduce air-seal gaps.
HVAC "Hardening": Furnace wake-up, filtration replacement, and ignition safety check.
System Winterization: Exterior hose bibs and equipment decommissioning.
Runoff Mitigation: Final gutter readiness and drainage clearing for freeze/thaw cycles.
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Winter — Comprehensive Safeguard

Winter brings unique risks. We provide active monitoring to fortify your home against ice damage and frozen pipes—essential for snowbirds and travelers.

Freeze-Prevention Walkthrough: Monitoring "wet-walls" and interior thermal consistency.
Structural Snow Audit: Roofline and exterior checks for ice dams and dangerous snow loads.
Snow & Storm Response: Detail clearing of walkways and furnace exhausts (Available by request).
Life Safety Check: Carbon Monoxide detector testing and exhaust vent blockage clearing.
Snowbird Oversight: Peace-of-mind temperature and security monitoring for absentee owners.

While these are our seasonal priorities, every visit includes a comprehensive property sweep. We address the small, invisible details before they become expensive repairs.

🔧Subscriber Benefits

Our subscription is designed to remove the burden of home ownership, providing proactive oversight and priority care.

Quarterly Diagnostic Audits:Four deep-dive visits per year, timed with Northern Michigan's seasonal transitions to identify and advise on issues before they escalate.
Integrated Labor Credits:Every visit includes dedicated time to address your "running list" of minor repairs, ensuring your home remains in showroom condition.
Priority 24/7 Response:Subscribers move to the front of our schedule. In a storm or mechanical emergency, you are our first priority.
Digital Home Health Archive:Receive a Full Seasonal Photo Report after every visit—a high-resolution record of your home's systems for insurance and resale value.
Owner's Representative Access:Preferred rates on project management and consulting for larger renovations or specialty contractor oversight.
Preferred Member Pricing:Exclusive discounted rates on any additional labor hours or specialty services beyond your standard quarterly visits.

💡Savings Note: Most homeowners save $400+ per year on emergency repairs by catching small issues during our scheduled seasonal visits.

🧰Add-On Services

Available to subscribers and non-subscribers. Need a quick fix? See our handyman & home repair services. Need guidance on a bigger project? Check out our Owner's Representative services:

Window cleaning
Exterior washing
Tree and Shrub Trimming
Faucet and Fixture replacement
Driveway/Sidewalk crack filling
Power washing
Gutter guard installation
Deck Washing
Grill & Patio Furniture Prep

💳Simple Pricing Based on Home Size

A maintenance plan tailored to your home's size and specific seasonal needs.

Small Home

up to 2,200 sq ft

Medium Home

2,200–3,300 sq ft

Estate Home

3,300–5,000 sq ft

Annual discounts available.

🎯Quarterly Seasonal Specials

Perfect for homeowners who want a one-time seasonal tune-up. Discount applied to subscription pricing if you become a subscriber after our visit. Do you need a home check up? See our preventative assessments. Learn more about why homeowners choose us.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Get Started?

Join our seasonal maintenance program and enjoy year-round protection for your Northern Michigan home. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Service Limitations: Seasonal visits and audits consist of both hands-on maintenance and technical diagnostics. All physical maintenance tasks are performed to professional industry standards. While we utilize specialized tools to identify risks, these services are advisory in nature and do not constitute a warranty against future mechanical failure, weather damage, or hidden structural defects. Observations represent conditions at the time of service only. 45th Parallel Home Maintenance is a Licensed Michigan Builder #262600182.