Changing the air filters, cleaning the gutters, checking the roof for damage, and checking the exterior paint are all considered routine maintenance on a house.

Some people might consider routine maintenance on a house to be things like checking the roof for leaks, changing the air filters in the HVAC system, cleaning the gutters, etc. Others might consider routine maintenance on a house to be more regular tasks like painting or staining the deck every few years, caulking around doors and windows every few years, changing out light bulbs as needed, etc.