Living on the coast, your home’s exterior needs attention on a rhythm — salt, humidity, sun, and storm season don’t take a year off. Here’s a simple season-by-season calendar so nothing sneaks up on you, and so the big one (hurricane prep) never happens in a panic.
Spring — the most important season
Spring is prep season on the island, because everything points at June 1.
- Clear the gutters before hurricane season starts — this is the single most valuable exterior task of the year here.
- Wash the house to knock back winter’s mold and algae, and to spot any loose siding or trim while you’re looking closely.
- Check that downspouts drain away from the foundation.
Summer — sun, salt, and rentals
- Clean the windows — peak sun shows every streak, and salt film builds fastest on exposed, seawall-facing glass.
- A mid-season house wash for shaded, algae-prone walls that green up in the humidity.
- Vacation-rental owners: keep glass and siding guest-ready through the busy season.
Fall — reset and plan ahead
- A second gutter cleaning after summer storms, before winter rain.
- Book Christmas light installation now — installers fill up before the holidays, so late summer to early fall locks in your date.
Winter & the holidays
- Lights up and glowing, and gutters clear for winter rain.
- A fresh window cleaning for holiday guests and photos.
The easy way to keep the rhythm
You don’t have to track all of this yourself. Whatever the season calls for — windows, pressure washing, gutters, or holiday lights — we’ll match you with one vetted local pro who knows island homes, so your exterior stays on schedule with a single point of contact.