It’s happened to millions of people — you’re sitting down at the dining room table and notice a leak coming through your ceiling. Or maybe a strong storm comes through and knocks some shingles off. Roofing work can be tedious and dangerous. So, before getting on the roof yourself to inspect the issue, consider hiring and roofing contractor to complete the work safely and efficiently.
Experience
There are several reasons you should hire a professional to do your roof work. The number one reason being an experience. No matter how many books you read or YouTube videos you watch, nothing can compare to the knowledge that a professional roof contractor offers. If you attempt to fix the roof yourself, you could ultimately cost yourself more money and hassle by having to hire a contractor to go behind you and fix your work.
Safety
Countless people fall every year while attempting to do roof work themselves. Professional roofing contractors are trained in the methods and required materials to safely complete work on your roof. Roofing work is arguably the most dangerous part of home maintenance and should be left to a professional instead of attempting to climb and fix it yourself. It often involves ladder and pulley systems, and sometimes even harnesses to ensure the safety of the workers.
Warranties
Another main benefit of hiring a professional roofer is the potential warranties you receive from the contractor and manufacturer. This can help guarantee the work is completed on time and properly to ensure the warranties are considered valid. This ultimately can save you money if an issue ever arises again after work is completed.
Cost of materials
Professional roofing contractors can often get discounts on materials and wholesale pricing. If you don’t have a roofing license, you likely won’t be able to get the same discounts that contractors are allowed access to. Additionally, if you begin the work yourself and mess up, you’ll likely have to buy more materials, ultimately costing more money.
Time
Lastly, time is money. And a professional roofer can evaluate quickly and correctly where the issue on your roof is originating from. By attempting to complete the roofing yourself, you will likely waste time diagnosing, while a professional can accurately begin working to fix the issue at hand.