The Ottawa homeowner’s spring checklist

A practical room-by-room reset for Ottawa homes after winter.

Start outside

Walk the roofline, gutters, downspouts, foundation and grading after the snow has cleared. Look for loose shingles, overflowing water paths, cracks and areas where meltwater collects beside the home.

Check the systems you rely on

Replace or clean furnace filters, test smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, inspect the sump pump and book seasonal servicing before the first hot spell. If you use a heat pump, clear leaves and debris from the outdoor unit.

Plan the first projects

Make a short list ranked by safety, water management and comfort. Get written scopes for roofing, masonry, landscaping or exterior painting, and schedule work that depends on dry weather early in the season.

Use this guide in practice

Keep notes, photos, written scopes and approvals together. Treat this editorial guide as a starting point and confirm site-specific requirements before work begins.