Fall is the time to prepare a rental for cold weather, including stretches when the owner is not nearby. Schedule this work before the first hard freeze.
Furnace or boiler tune-up
Have a licensed technician service the heating system before the property depends on it.
Gutter cleaning
Have the gutters and downspouts cleared so rain and melting snow can drain.
Outdoor plumbing
Shut off and drain hose bibs, and have the irrigation system blown out before a freeze.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Test each detector, replace batteries where needed, and replace any unit that is past its date.
Drafts at doors and windows
Seal gaps you can feel so heat is not lost around the openings.
Chimney inspection
Have the chimney inspected before the first fire of the season.
Outdoor furniture
Clean and store pieces that winter weather will damage.
Palisades Concierge can schedule this work for a rental home through Property Management for Absentee Owners. That includes the seasonal calendar and a consolidated view of the vendor invoices.