4 Reasons You Should Have a Professional Repairing Your Roof

By Evelyn Witterholt. 

Before taking on a DIY project, consider these four reasons why a roofing repair professional might be a better fit for the job. 

So you’re looking at your roof, you can see what repairs need to be made and you think to yourself, “I can do that no problem.” You think it’ll not only save you time and money, but it’ll be a piece of cake too. Next thing you know, you’re in the hospital for a fall-related injury or you’re in debt from spending more money than you anticipated.  

While it might be tempting to go the DIY route when repairing your roof, here are four reasons why it’s better to hire a roofing professional: 

1 – They can actually save you money! 

Roofing professionals have been in the game for years, some of them decades. They all want to provide their customers with quality work, which also means getting the job done in a timely and efficient manner. Because contractors love it when they don’t have to come back to fix a past repair that they made, you can ensure that they’ll do the job right the first time. 

If you decided to take the job on yourself, it would likely take you much longer than a professional to complete the project. Since time is money, you’d be saving a lot more money than you think if you hired a contractor to fix that leaky roof. 

2 – Fewer safety risks 

According to Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, not only do “roofers have the fourth most dangerous job in America,” but “for every 100,000 workers, there were 48.6 fatal accidents in 2016.” If it’s this dangerous for roofing professionals to work, why should homeowners face these risks? 

While these statistics are intimidating, roofing professionals are well-trained in safe practices. They have all the proper gear and knowledge of safety standards to stay safe despite these odds. It’s best to leave it to the professionals so you don’t risk getting injured yourself. 

3 – They'll get the job done right the first time 

As stated before, when you take on a DIY project, there’s a high chance you’ll make a mistake that can lead to more repairs being needed. What began as a simple gutter fix could turn into an entire re-roofing project before you know it. 

A roofing professional has all the expertise to be able to come in and get the job done right on the first try. They can also spot additional problems with your roof that you may have overlooked, and they can fix that too before it grows into a bigger problem. 

4 – Accessibility to professional resources 

Roofing contractors and their crew members have access to resources and materials the average homeowner would not have. Amongst these resources are: 

• Proper safety equipment 

• State-of-the-art tools 

• Access to quality materials 

• Connections with manufacturers and distributors 

By having access to these things, roofing professionals will have an advantage over homeowners in safety and quality. They also know how to save some money on materials depending on who they are connected to. 

So before you grab that caulking gun and start climbing on your roof, consider the alternative of hiring a professional. It’ll definitely save you money and it could even save your life. 

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About Evelyn 

Evelyn works as a writer for RoofersCoffeeShop and AskARoofer. When she isn’t writing about roofing, she’s either at the gym lifting weights or curled up on the couch watching a movie.