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If you’ve noticed missing shingles, sagging, or discoloration in your roof, it may be time to replace it. This is especially true if you’ve lived in your home for more than 10 years or purchased an older house that could use some TLC.
Fixing your roof is a major investment in your home, and one that most people will only have to deal with once or twice in a lifetime. That said, you want to get the job done right—which means choosing a reliable, high-quality roofing service.
Since you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about your roof, it can be hard to know what to look for when choosing a contractor for roof replacement.
Your roof is one of the most important elements of your home: it helps regulate inside temperatures, protects it from the elements, and even participates in your house’s structural integrity.
Your roof is also one of your house’s more complex elements, with multiple systems working together to ensure a dependable structure that keeps your family safe and sound. For this reason, it’s often best to hire a professional, as problems arise or for routine maintenance.
The first thing you should do is educate yourself on your upcoming roofing project or repair. There’s no shortage of information on the internet, and just a few hours of reading is sufficient to have a basic understanding of one’s roof and its various elements, like decking, tiles, underlay, weatherproofing, and gutters.
This will allow you to have more technical conversations with your roofing professional, so you can take part in the decisions. The more knowledge you have about what’s going on, the more money you’ll be able to potentially save as the project advances. You can discuss the prices, pros, and cons of different solutions to make an informed decision.
There are a number of reasons you may be looking for a roofer. Maybe you’re replacing the roof on an old fixer-upper, perhaps you need someone you can trust on your new build, or maybe your roof just needs some professional TLC.
While roofing may seem simple, the cost of hiring an inexperienced or corner-cutting roofer can be, well, through the roof. Some consequences of a bad roofing job include:
Stains from leakage
Structural water damage
Loose and missing shingles
Uneven roofs
Bad edges and joining spots
Issues like the above can cost you a fortune as they can easily lead on to timber rot or damage to your home’s interior and structural parts of your roof.
Licensed roofers are experienced professionals who have spent years working on roofs. They understand what it takes to keep workers safe and how to install a roof that will last. Plus, licensing shows that they’re a legitimate business that you can rely on for repairs and maintenance in the future.
Insurance is, if anything, even more important. Roofing is inherently dangerous, which is part of the reason that most homeowners hire a service rather than fix their roof as a DIY project. If your roofing service doesn’t have insurance for all its workers, you as the homeowner could be liable for any injuries that happen on your property. Make sure your roofing service is fully insured and always ask to see proof before signing a bid.
There are plenty of roofing services that come and go, especially if your area has recently been hit by a major storm. But instead of choosing the first roofer who knocks on your door, it’s worth looking for a local company that’s firmly established in the community.
These local roofers have experience installing for the seasonal weather conditions in your area. More important, you can count on them for repairs, maintenance, and warranty claims in the future.
