For homeowners
The best time of year for each job
Call a few weeks before the season. The good pros fill up first.
AC tune-upSpring
Before the first hot week, when everyone calls at once. Heating & AC →Heating checkFall
Before the first cold night. Heating & AC →Outside paintingSpring · Fall
Paint needs mild, dry days. In very hot places, the cooler months. Painters →Inside paintingAny time
Painters often have more openings in winter. Painters →Roof check or new roofSpring · Fall
Before storm season, and in weather that is safe to work in. Roofers →Tree trimmingWinter · Spring
Many trees are best trimmed while resting, and before storms. Tree service →PlantingSpring · Fall
Roots settle in before heat or cold. Landscapers →Pest controlSpring
Start as it warms up and keep a schedule. Pest control →Pool opening and repairsSpring
Before you want to swim. Pool service →Gutter cleaningFall · Spring
After the leaves fall, and again before spring rain. Gutters →Chimney sweepSummer · Fall
Before the first fire of the season. Chimney service →Concrete and drivewaysSpring · Fall
Concrete cures best in mild weather. Concrete & paving →Decks and patio coversSpring
Built before the months you will use them. Decks & patios →Windows and doorsSpring · Fall
The house is open while they go in. Windows & doors →Kitchen or bath remodelAny time
Plan months ahead. Start the calls in winter for a spring start. Remodeling (kitchen & bath) →InsulationFall · Spring
Attics are safest to work in when they are not at their hottest. Insulation →Pressure washingSpring
After winter grime and pollen. Pressure washing →Carpet cleaningSpring · Fall
When you can open the windows so it dries fast. Carpet cleaning →
Seasons are different in every region. In the desert, "summer work" often moves to the cooler months. See the month-by-month calendar