Why You Should Really Avoid Doing Roof Repairs On Your Own

There are two basic reasons why some homeowners might consider doing roof repairs on their own. First, repairing or replacing your roof can seem like a fairly simple job. After all, you just need to nail some shingles to the roof, right? 

The second reason for DIY roof repairs is related to the first. If a homeowner thinks that repairing the roof is relatively simple, it can seem like a big investment to get a professional roofing company to do it.

Repairing the roof over your head is not nearly as simple as it seems. And the consequences of not getting trained roofers to do it for you can make the cost of professional roof repairs look like a bargain.

3 Reasons Why You Should Not Do Your Own Roof Repairs 

We already touched on one of the main reasons to avoid doing your own roof repairs. It’s the roof over your head. It protects the largest investment you’ll ever make – and everyone and everything in it. Do you really want to accept responsibility for safeguarding your home, loved ones and all your belongings?

1. The Threat to Your Personal Health & Safety

   Is the importance of protecting everything you love and own not enough to get you to avoid DIY roof repairs? What about protecting yourself against a painful, debilitating injury? Or worse. Few homeowners, if any, have the training, experience and equipment to safely repair or replace their roofs.

2. It Can Easily Be the Most Costly Option

   Do-it-yourselfers take on roofing projects because of the perceived cost savings. But, if they don’t repair the roof absolutely perfectly, it can be one of the most expensive decisions they ever made. A slightly misplaced tile, small opening or incorrect technique, can lead to a roof leak. That leak puts everything in your home, and the structure of your home, at risk of damage. 

3. Are You Sure You Know What Roof Repair is Needed?

   Let’s say you spot a roof leak in your attic. You go outside and see some damaged shingle near where you think the roof leak is happening. Even if you replace the damaged shingles, there’s a very good chance you’ll still have a leak. The real source of a roof leak can be far away from where you see the leaking water.  It takes a roofing professional to properly identify and repair the leak.

If you have a roof leak, damaged shingles or suspect you need roofing repairs for other reasons, call us here at Rest Assured Roofing for a free estimate to fix it properly the first time.

To know more about whether you need to replace your roof, check out our article “4 Signs That it’s Time to Replace Your Roof“.