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

Spring Special

Get your home ready for summer in one visit. We handle the gutters, drainage, appliance maintenance, ventilation, safety checks, and more — then hand you a full photo report of everything we found and everything we did.

  • •20+ preventative services
  • •30 minutes of handyman time included
  • •Full digital photo report
  • •Licensed builder on every visit
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$399 spring promotional rate. Standard single visits start at $499. Pricing may vary for homes with extensive gutter systems or steep rooflines. Parts/materials excluded.

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Every seasonal visit includes 20+ services and system checks, hands-on maintenance, 1/2 hour handyman time, and a full digital photo report documenting everything we find and everything we do.

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Spring — Wake-Up & Safety Reset

We reset your home after winter — clearing out what built up and making sure your systems are ready for the season ahead.

Gutter clean-out and downspout flush
Dryer vent, refrigerator coil, and dishwasher filter cleaning
Sump pump stress test and drainage check
HVAC filter swap and AC start-up check
Smoke and CO detector test with expiration date audit
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Summer — Exterior Protection & Mechanical Refresh

Summer is about keeping pests out, mechanical systems running clean, and your exterior in shape before fall.

Foundation and siding check for cracks and gaps
Wasp nest and pest removal, cobweb sweep
Garage door lubrication — springs, rollers, hinges
Water heater flush to clear sediment buildup
Exterior safety scan — deck boards, railings, trip hazards
Our Most Important Visit
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Fall — Winter-Proofing & Energy Audit

This is the visit clients value most. We armor your home against freezing temperatures using thermal imaging and hands-on winterization.

Full thermal imaging scan for heat loss and insulation gaps
Weatherstripping and air-seal check on doors and windows
Furnace start-up, filter change, and safety check
Outdoor spigot and equipment winterization
Heavy-duty gutter clearing before freeze/thaw season
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Winter — No-Worries Winter Protection

Active monitoring and freeze prevention — especially critical for snowbirds and second-home owners who aren't here to catch problems.

Roof and exterior check for ice dams and snow load
Interior freeze-prevention walkthrough on vulnerable walls and pipes
Furnace exhaust and walkway clearing
CO detector test and vent blockage check
Drive-by monitoring and photo updates for absentee owners

Second-Home Owners

Own a Place Up North?

If you're not here year-round, our cottage and vacation home care program was built for you. We handle the spring opening, fall closing, and winter monitoring — with full photo reports after every visit so you always know your property is taken care of, even from 300 miles away.

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🔧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

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Own a Vacation Property or Seasonal Cottage?

We offer dedicated spring opening, fall closing, and winter monitoring for second homes and seasonal cottages throughout Northern Michigan — with full photo reports after every visit.

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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.