Making home repairs can be expensive. Not keeping up with these home repairs can result in an even greater cost. The spring months are a great time to catch up on any needed home repairs and maintenance tasks. These are some of the most important parts of your house to inspect this spring.

Household structure
Many new homeowners inspect their home?s structure when they first move in. Yet, many never inspect it again. Structural problems can be extremely expensive but they can often be avoided with regular inspections. Doing a quick walkthrough of your home?s structure after the winter months is a good idea because the long winter season can affect the structure. If you live in a four season state that gets ice and snow, it can crack the house?s foundation and lead to underground leaking.

HVAC system
You probably got a lot of use out of your furnace this winter. Soon, you will switch to primarily using your air conditioning system. The offseason between the cold winter and the heated summer is a great time to schedule your HVAC system inspection. Have your furnace inspected for any needed maintenance and get your air conditioning unit ready for the upcoming summer. This is also a good time to change out your HVAC filter. Most HVAC filters need to be changed every one to three months, according to Energystar.gov.

Plumbing system
It is useful to schedule commercial plumbing services for annual inspections. The cold winter can cause your plumbing piping to freeze and eventually crack. Also, a slow clog can build up to a large scale clog that can ruin your entire plumbing system and lead to expensive repairs. Affordable plumbing services can end up saving you the huge hassle of water damages. A 2,000 square foot home that experiences a one inch flood of water may face about $20,920 in damages.

While hiring a professional plumbing service is necessary for inspections, you can fix minor plumbing problems yourself. You might even notice an increase in efficiency and a more affordable water bill. Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their water bills. You can DIY water leaks with home tools and supplies easily purchased from your local home improvement store.

Roof inspection
Your home?s roof also takes a beating during the winter months. Although it might not be safe to climb the roof and look for any needed repairs during the winter, it is important to do so as soon as spring arrives. Ideally, hiring a professional roof inspector with experience is the best choice. A damaged roof does not provide your home with the insulation that it requires. This can result in increased heating and cooling bills as the temperatures leak out of the house.

When to call a professional
With so many DIY blogs, TV shows, and articles, it is often tempting to complete all home repairs by yourself. DIY projects can be more affordable, but they are not always the best choice. If you are repairing minor leaks in the sink, go ahead and DIY the project. However, if you are dealing with large scale plumbing problems or HVAC furnace issues, you might want to contact a professional for commercial HVAC services. DIY projects can sometimes make the problems worse and end up costing more than it would have to originally call a professional.

The next couple of months will be met with spring weather. This is the time to get outdoors and inspect the most important features of your home. Schedule your furnace service, inspect the roof condition, and make sure your plumbing is in proper working condition.