Track Everything. Miss Nothing.

Your Home.
Intelligently Maintained.

Answer a few questions about your home and get a personalized maintenance schedule that protects your biggest investment. Stop being surprised by repairs you could have seen coming.

9 min
To your personalized plan
55+
Maintenance tasks tracked
9 steps
To a fully custom schedule
The cost of doing nothing

Most homeowners are one missed task away from a very expensive problem.

Home maintenance doesn't make headlines until it fails. By then, what could have cost $50 typically costs $5,000. The data below isn't worst-case. It's average.

1–4%
Of home value spent on maintenance annually
On a $350,000 home, that's $3,500–$14,000 every year, whether you plan for it or not. However, skipping scheduled maintenance doesn't save money. It defers the bill and multiplies it. Unplanned repairs cost 3–10x more than the maintenance that would have prevented them.
📊Source: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
$6,000+
Average cost of a single deferred repair
A water heater that costs $1,200 to replace becomes a $6,000–$12,000 water damage claim when it fails without warning. Deferred maintenance compounds.
📊Source: Insurance Information Institute
35%
Of home systems fail early without regular maintenance
HVAC systems, water heaters, and sump pumps all have predictable failure curves. Regular maintenance extends lifespan by years. Skipping it cuts it short.
📊Source: Home warranty industry data
30%
Of maintenance costs are entirely preventable
Nearly a third of what homeowners spend on repairs was avoidable with routine upkeep. The most expensive failures, including roofs, foundations, and plumbing, are also the most predictable.
📊Source: Home inspection industry data
$10,000+
Average water damage claim from a failed water heater
Water heaters fail suddenly, typically between years 8 and 12. Most homeowners don't know how old theirs is until it's already leaking onto the floor.
📊Source: Insurance Information Institute
~15,000
Home dryer fires annually in the US
The cause in the majority of cases: failure to clean the dryer vent. It takes 20 minutes once a year. Home Mastery IQ tracks this task for you and tells you exactly when it's due, so it never slips through the cracks again.
📊Source: US Fire Administration (FEMA)

Don't wait for a system to fail to find out it needed attention.
Know what's coming before it costs you.

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The average homeowner has no idea how many systems are quietly approaching failure. Home Mastery IQ tracks all of it so you don't have to.

The Home Mastery IQ premise
How it works

9 questions. A maintenance plan built for your specific home.

No generic checklists. Home Mastery IQ asks about your HVAC, roof, plumbing, electrical, and more, then builds a prioritized schedule around what you actually have.

1
Tell us about your home
Home type, year built, and location shape your entire plan.
2
Profile your systems
HVAC, water heater, roof, electrical, plumbing. We ask what you have and how old it is.
3
Log what you've done
Tell us roughly when you last completed each task. Best guess is fine.
4
Get your plan
A personalized, prioritized maintenance schedule with due dates, costs, and safety flags.

Track tasks in real time as you complete them

Mark tasks done directly from your results dashboard. Home Mastery IQ logs the date and automatically recalculates your next due date so your plan stays accurate over time. No more guessing when you last serviced your HVAC or flushed your water heater.

What's included — free

Everything your maintenance plan should have, and nothing it shouldn't.

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Personalized task list
55+ tasks filtered to what your home actually needs. The right tasks for your systems, your region, and your home's age.
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Urgency scoring
Tasks are ranked overdue, due soon, or on track so you know exactly what needs attention now versus what can wait.
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Early warning flags
Home Mastery IQ flags aging systems, missing safety devices, and year-built risk factors before they become emergencies. No more being blindsided.
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Home Health Score
A single number that reflects your home's overall maintenance state, updated every time you complete a task.
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Product recommendations
Each task links to the right product. Specific items where possible; curated selections for things like filters where size varies by home.
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Built for your home type
Condo, townhouse, or mobile home? Home Mastery IQ removes tasks that don't apply and adds notes specific to your situation.
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Safety device audit
Home Mastery IQ checks for smoke detectors, CO detectors, GFCI outlets, and garage door safety. Missing anything? You'll be flagged immediately.
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Goal-based prioritization
Tell Home Mastery IQ what matters most — preventing expensive surprises, energy efficiency, or home value — and your task list is weighted accordingly.
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Easy profile updates
Replace your HVAC or install a new water heater? Update one field and your entire plan recalculates instantly. Home Mastery IQ stays current as your home changes.
Home Mastery IQ Pro

Go deeper with a Pro subscription.

The free plan gives you a complete personalized maintenance schedule. Pro unlocks the tools that help you plan ahead, stay organized, and never get caught off guard by a large expense.

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Full Task Schedule
See your complete maintenance calendar, not just overdue and upcoming tasks. Every task gets a target date so you can plan ahead and batch work by season.
💰
Cost Estimates by ZIP
Every task shows a realistic DIY cost range and local contractor price estimate, adjusted for your region. Know what to expect before you call anyone.
📄
Downloadable Maintenance Log
Export your complete maintenance history as a PDF. Useful for home resale, insurance documentation, or keeping a contractor up to speed.
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Exportable Calendar
Download a .ics file that adds all your maintenance tasks to Google Calendar or Apple Calendar with reminders already set.
🏠
Multiple Properties Coming Soon
Manage up to 3 properties under one account. Your home, a rental, or a vacation property. Each gets its own profile, score, and task schedule.
✦
More on the way
Home Mastery IQ Pro is actively growing. New tools for tracking, planning, and protecting your home roll out automatically to all Pro subscribers.
Pro from $4/mo  ·  14-day free trial  ·  No credit card required
The math is simple

Planned maintenance vs. emergency repair.

These aren't worst-case numbers. They're what typical homeowners pay when a preventable failure goes unaddressed.

Without a plan
Water heater failure$6,000–$12,000
HVAC emergency replacement$8,000–$15,000
Roof leak + structural damage$10,000–$30,000
Dryer vent fire$20,000+
Burst pipe (winter)$5,000–$15,000
With a plan
Annual WH flush + anode rod check~$40
Annual HVAC tune-up$80–$150
Annual roof inspection$150–$300
Annual dryer vent cleaning$0–$80
Insulate pipes before winter$10–$30

Cost estimates based on national averages. Emergency repair costs include labor, materials, and incidental damage. Maintenance costs reflect DIY and professional service ranges.

Free to start

Your home's maintenance plan is 9 minutes away.

Answer a few questions. Get a personalized schedule. Know exactly what needs attention and what can wait. No more forgotten tasks. No more surprise repair bills.

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Tell us about your home

This helps tailor your maintenance schedule to your specific property.

Why do we ask for this?
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Heating & Cooling

Your HVAC system is one of the most maintenance-intensive parts of your home.

What if I don't know the year?
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Water Heater & Plumbing

Water damage is the #1 most expensive home repair. Let's stay ahead of it.

What if I don't know the year?
Do you have any of these? Check all that apply.
🗑️Garbage Disposal
✓
💧
Well Water (not municipal)
Well pump, pressure tank, or private well
✓
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Water Filtration System
Whole-home, under-sink RO, or inline filter
✓
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Electrical

Electrical safety checks protect your home from fire, shock, and code violations.

Do you have any of these? Check all that apply.
Why do we ask about each GFCI location separately?
⚡GFCI Outlets — Kitchen
✓
⚡GFCI Outlets — Bathrooms
✓
⚡GFCI Outlets — Laundry Room
✓
⚡GFCI Outlets — Garage
✓
⚡GFCI Outlets — Exterior
✓
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AFCI Breakers
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters — typically in homes built after 2002
✓
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Special Systems

Do you have any of these items? Check all that apply.
💧Whole-Home Humidifier
✓
🌊Water Softener
✓
🌬️Air Purifier / UV System
✓
⬇️Sump Pump
✓
🏚️Septic System (not city sewer)
✓
🔥Wood-Burning Fireplace
✓
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Gas Fireplace or Gas Log Insert
Direct vent or natural vent gas unit
✓
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Exterior & Outdoor

Exterior maintenance prevents costly exterior repairs — and stops water from getting inside.

Do you have any of these items? Check all that apply.
🏚️Gutters & Downspouts
✓
🪵Wood Deck
✓
🪨Concrete / Paver Patio
✓
🌱Irrigation / Sprinkler System
✓
🏊Pool or Spa
✓
☀️Solar Panels
✓
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Foundation, Roof & Structure

Your foundation type and roof material each drive their own maintenance tasks.

Do you have any of these additional structural features? Check all that apply.
🛡️Crawlspace Vapor Barrier
✓
🌊French Drain / Exterior Drainage
✓
🧱Retaining Wall
✓
🏠Masonry Chimney / Flue
✓
🪟Basement Window Wells
✓
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Accessible Attic
Any attic you can physically enter via hatch, ladder, or stairs
✓
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Safety & Emergencies

These are always high priority. Missing safety devices are flagged on your results page.

Do you have any of these items? Check all that apply.
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Smoke Detectors
Have a combo smoke/CO detector? Check both this box and the CO box below.
✓
💨
CO (Carbon Monoxide) Detectors
Have a combo smoke/CO detector? Check both this box and the Smoke box above.
✓
🧯Fire Extinguisher(s)
✓
🚗Garage Door
✓
🧺Clothes Dryer (vented)
✓
⚡
Backup Generator
Portable or whole-home standby
✓
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What matters most to you?

We'll weight your plan around your top priority.

🛡️
Prevent Expensive Surprises
Catch issues before they escalate
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Maximize Energy Efficiency
Lower utility bills through maintenance
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Protect Home Value
Keep everything in condition for resale
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All of the Above
Comprehensive, balanced plan

Building Your Home Health Plan

Calculating task urgency based on your history…

Reading home profile
Detecting region & local factors
Calculating task due dates
Flagging overdue & at-risk items
Your plan is ready

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Your personalized maintenance schedule is built. Create a free account to save it and access your full dashboard.

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Home Health Score How is this calculated? ▾

Based on your home's system ages and maintenance history.

Calculating…
What factors into your score
▸ Overdue tasks subtract 8 points each.
▸ Tasks due within 30 days subtract 3 points each.
▸ Home age: older homes carry a slight deduction (up to −10 pts).
▸ Aging HVAC or water heater systems add additional deductions.
Score ranges
80–100Excellent — home is well-maintained
65–79Good — a few items need attention soon
50–64Fair — several tasks are overdue or near due
Below 50Needs action — deferred maintenance adds risk
🔔

Never miss a maintenance task

Free email reminders when tasks are coming due.

📊 Score Breakdown
Category Score Legend — click any row to see its tasks
80–100
All tasks current — great shape
60–79
Mix of current and upcoming tasks
40–59
Several tasks due soon
0–39
Multiple overdue tasks — attention needed

📋 Maintenance Log

Your recorded history from this assessment.

Download a full PDF of your maintenance history.

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Export to Your Calendar

Add your maintenance schedule to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.