Maintaining and repairing your home’s roof isn’t easy. There are many important factors to consider, from material to design. It’s quite common for many homeowners to attempt to fix a roof by themselves. While there may be easy tasks you can tackle on your own, that doesn’t mean such tasks are a safe thing to try. Roof repair is best left in the hands of a capable professional like Masters Roofing.
Here are some of the reasons you should only have your roof fixed by a pro.
Lack of Insurance
Anything can happen during the project, from a minor slip or trip, to more dangerous accidents that may lead to injuries or even death. While these can be avoided, it’s not a good idea to do the job yourself, as you probably don’t have enough protection or a professional’s instincts. Professional contractors for residential and commercial roofing are covered in case something happens beyond their control. With your contractor’s proper insurance, you can avoid liability.
Low-Quality Materials
Any homeowner can go to a home improvement store and buy affordable shingles. However, remember that the ones you’ll find in Home Depot and those provided to licensed contractors are different.
Some manufacturers only sell their materials through contractors that they trust. The ones provided to roofers are directly from trusted manufacturers like GAF and Owens Corning. These shingles are durable, energy-efficient and ideal for long-term residential roofing.
Lack of Access to Proper Tools
Contractors have one important benefit that makes their job faster and safer: access to tools. Even if a homeowner can afford the same tools, they often leave them in storage until needed. Meanwhile, roofers use their tools on a regular basis and have mastered using each one. And since they have to use them often, they take the proper care needed for their tools.
Lack of Experience
Roof repair cannot be performed well without experience. Years of experience enable a professional to smoothly complete the process. From the inspection to the finishing touches, training and experience lead to long-term success.
At Masters Roofing, our contractors are licensed and trained professionals who have spent years in the industry. If you want to know more about our residential and commercial roofing services, call us at (844) 400-4774. Talk to us about your home improvement concerns. Our services are available to homeowners in Memphis, TN and other surrounding areas.