Quick checklist
- HVAC: filters, belts, condensate lines; test heat before first cold snap.
- Entrances: mats with edging; slip protection plan; door sweeps.
- Life safety: exit lighting, emergency lights, fire extinguishers in place and dated.
- Roof & gutters: clear debris; check roof penetrations and flashing.
- Grounds: trim branches; mark plow stakes where needed.
- Snow/ice: line up vendor; confirm triggers and routes (see our campus snow case study).
HVAC details
Swap filters (MERV as specified), check belts/tension, confirm condensate drains. Run heat for 15–20 minutes to confirm ignition and watch for lockouts.
Entrances & interior floors
Place adequate walk-off mats at every entrance with clean edges. For VCT/LVT, plan a scrub-and-recoat before heavy salt season.
Safety & compliance
Spot-check exit signs, e-lights, AED pads (if applicable). Verify monthly logs are current.
Need help? We can batch these checks into one visit and share photos with a punch-list.
30-60-90 Day Fall Timeline
Use a phased timeline so maintenance teams can spread work and avoid last-minute emergency calls when weather changes quickly.
- 30 days: complete roof/gutter clearing, vendor confirmations, and supply checks.
- 60 days: run HVAC heating tests, verify lighting and emergency systems, and stage de-icing materials.
- 90 days: finalize snow response routes, trigger rules, and documentation cadence.
Service Areas for Fall Preventive Maintenance
Fall readiness programs are deployed across MA & CT before winter weather starts, with checklist-based field visits and documented issue routing.
- Massachusetts: Worcester, Boston, Framingham, Waltham, and surrounding commercial districts.
- Connecticut: Hartford, New Haven, and nearby municipalities for seasonal transition support.
- Portfolio sites can align the same pre-winter checklist across multiple buildings.
Related: Snow & Ice Management · HVAC Support · Roofing & Siding