Maintaining a House in Finland: A Seasonal Guide

Owning a house in Finland is a year-round project. Each season has its own tasks.

Spring (April-May)

The main task after winter: inspection and clean-up.

Snow has melted — check the roof and gutters. Winter stresses them, and cracks are easier to spot before the rain season starts.

Yard: remove winter gritting sand. Rake the whole area. Sand layers prevent grass from growing properly underneath.

Sauna: after winter, a good time for a thorough clean — benches, walls, floor, heater exterior.

Summer (June-August)

Main focus: keeping up what you have done.

Lawn: every 1-2 weeks. Skip it in June and the grass takes over fast.

Windows: July-August is a good time to wash both inside and outside.

Autumn (September-October)

October is leaf season. Leaving it too long is not recommended: leaves prevent the lawn from breathing, and in spring you get yellow patches.

Last mowing before the first frost. Grass should go into winter at 5-7 cm — not shorter.

Check pipe insulation: critical before freezing temperatures arrive.

Winter (November-March)

Clear snow immediately after each fall — do not let it pile up. Compacted snow turns to ice and is much harder to remove.

Keep paths gritted: sand or de-icing material.

Roof: if a thick layer of snow has built up (30+ cm) — better to remove it, especially on older houses with lower load capacity.

What to outsource

Outsource: regular lawn mowing, snow clearing, general cleaning, demanding jobs. This frees time for everything else.

A PalveMax annual contract covers all seasons — spring, summer, autumn, winter. One agreement, one contact person.