Many home tasks, like building your own custom furniture or painting the house exterior, can be done with great results without the aid of professionals. However, tasks like roof repair and installation are best left to professionals. In today’s post, roofing company NorthWest Construction discusses why you should leave roofing work to the pros.
A roofing contractor’s experience is needed in every step of the roofing process. When designing and building a new roof, an experienced roofer will take into account factors such as local climate to ensure its long-term performance. Experience also allows roofers to identify signs of roofing problems, and fix them before they get worse.
While roofing materials can be purchased at retail, the selection is usually limited, which means you’ll have to make do with what’s available. Professional roofers, particularly those certified or designated by roofing manufacturers, can source materials straight from the factory and provide homeowners a greater selection of materials.
Working on the roof, as well as adjacent systems like the gutters, has the inherent risk of fall injuries, which can impact your health and disrupt your day-to-day activities. It can also impact your insurance coverage. Roofing professionals, on the other hand, have the safety training and equipment for the job, as well as the insurance coverage to make sure that the homeowner isn’t held liable for injuries that occur on-site.
Individuals untrained in roofing work are more likely to commit mistakes during roof repair or installation, and correcting such mistakes would have to be paid out of pocket. In comparison, roofing professionals have workmanship warranties as part of a comprehensive roofing warranty, or as a separate quality guarantee. This means installation mistakes will be corrected free of charge, or at minimal cost. Some roofing manufacturers offer extensive warranty coverage on complete roofing systems when purchased through a certified or designated roofing contractor.
Learn more about what a professional roofing contractor can do for you. Give NorthWest Construction a call at (313) 277-7676 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve communities in West Bloomfield, Dearborn and Taylor, MI.