The roof is the largest part of the home and more often than not, one of your largest investments. Picking a quality roofing contractor is very important for the sustainability of your roof and home. Not only that, once your roof is functioning properly, taking the time to regularly monitor and maintain your roof through professional roof inspections from your local roofing contractor is another fantastic tool to keep your roof for longer, saving you money down the line.
Why Inspect Your Roof?
Many homeowners make the assumption that it is easy to do a roof inspection themselves, and in some cases they are correct. However, for the most part, professional roofing inspections go much deeper than just the surface of your roof. A professional roofing contractor will also inspect the subsurface for the roof, using equipment and experience most homeowners simply do not have.
A surface roof inspection is ideal for detecting large amounts of structural damage. Things like missing or warped shingles as well as debris, but this kind of inspection will not be able to identify other glaring issues that are not as easy to see. If you are looking to get an insurance claim on damage, do NOT try and fix the roof yourself. This could void your claim. Get your roof professionally inspected or hire a roofing contractor to repair the damage. Insurance companies always prefer professional inspections as it makes their jobs easier by providing the proper paperwork.
Also keep in mind that roofing damage can often be misleading. Issues that appear small can quickly grow in severity. It is always easy to replace shingles or fix a small leak, but wait too long, and you might have some serious damage that is going to be very costly to fix.
Roof Inspection Process
There are quite a few tests that your roofing contractor will perform to determine the status of your roof. They will first look for any structural damage that is clearly visible, before moving to the substructure of the roof. This is where they inspect for moisture build-up, mold, testing how fast liquid evaporates from the roof, and more.
A quality roofing contractor will typically inspect every single part and aspect of the roof. This means physically getting onto the roof for the inspection. However if getting on to the roof is deemed unsafe for any reason, such as too much damage, the slope, or height, then a fairly thorough inspection can still be conducted from the ground.
Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor
Home Re-Nu has been serving Southern Illinois for decades, and is the most trusted name in local roofing. If you are looking for a high-quality roof inspector at an unbeatable price, contact us today for more information!