Top 7 Maintenance Tasks Every Smoky Mountain Rental Needs Before Fall

As summer ends, STR owners in the Smokies should prepare their properties for fall weather and leaf-peeping season.

Here are 7 key maintenance tasks we recommend:

1. Gutter Cleaning

Leaves can clog gutters and damage roofs — we clean and inspect them thoroughly.

2. HVAC Inspection

Cold nights are coming. We service furnaces and heat pumps before the first frost.

3. Outdoor Lighting Checks

With shorter days, make sure all walkways and porches are well lit and safe.

4. Test Smoke & CO Detectors

Fall is when guests start using fireplaces and heaters — we make sure detectors are working.

5. Fireplace Prep

We clean and inspect wood-burning or gas fireplaces to ensure safe use.

6. Weatherproofing

We check windows and doors for drafts — keeping your guests cozy (and your utility bill lower).

7. Deep Clean Inside & Out

New season = clean slate. Ask about our seasonal STR deep cleans.