Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for Boise Homeowners
Boise summers hit different. Triple-digit days, single-digit humidity, and a sun that does not mess around. Your house takes a beating, and small problems become expensive ones fast when the heat is on.
Here's what to check now — before something breaks in August when every contractor in the valley is booked solid.
1. Get Your AC Serviced. Seriously.
If you do one thing this summer, make it this. An HVAC tune-up costs about $150. An emergency AC replacement in July costs $5,000-$8,000 and you'll wait two weeks for the install. The math isn't complicated.
If you haven't had it done since last year, schedule it this week.
2. Check Your Sprinkler System
Boise's hard water is tough on irrigation. Mineral buildup clogs sprinkler heads, and a cracked line can leak hundreds of gallons before you notice the brown spot in your lawn. Walk the system while it's running — every zone, even the ones you never think about.
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3. Inspect Your Roof for Winter Damage
Spring hailstorms in Boise can pop shingles without you noticing. A single lifted shingle lets water in, and by August you've got rot in your decking. If your roof is over 15, get it inspected this year.
4. Pest-Proof Before It Gets Hot
Ants and spiders don't like the heat any more than you do. When temperatures climb, they head indoors looking for water and cooler temperatures. Seal gaps around windows and doors.
5. Schedule Painting Now
Boise painters book 4-6 weeks out in summer. If you're planning to repaint the exterior or even just touch up a room, call now. Wait until August and you'll be looking at September dates.
Bottom line: Summer home maintenance in Boise is mostly about staying ahead of the heat. A few hundred dollars of preventive work now saves thousands in emergency repairs later.