There’s nothing wrong with being confident in your DIY skills when it comes to performing home upgrades, but some things are better left to the experts, including your roof. While it might seem easy to climb a ladder and nail down a few shingles after they got hit by a storm, the smartest decision you could make is to have an expert roofer perform the repairs for you. Why? Roofing projects done by someone with no professional training tend to be a quick fix, instead of a lasting repair. As a result, you just might be dealing with the problem again in a couple of months, costing you more in the long run.

Risks of DIY Storm Damage Repair

Accidents – Did you know that, each year, thousands of people are rushed to hospitals due to ladder-related injuries? Most homeowners aren’t specifically trained in proper safety measures, which increases chances of something untoward happening. You can avoid this by working with a roof repair expert. Not only are they equipped with the necessary equipment, but they are also sufficiently trained to carry out repairs safely while up on your roof, preventing accidents from occurring.

Poor Work Quality – The average homeowner doesn’t have access to specialized tools, high-quality materials and reliable expertise that will allow them to successfully complete roofing repairs. This isn’t the case with an expert roofer, who can guarantee your roofing system is not only fixed, but comes out better than before.

Slow Turnaround Time – Between researching for the right products and figuring how to complete an entire roofing project, an inexperienced homeowner can take much longer to complete roofing repairs than what a skilled contractor will require. Expert roofers perform repairs regularly and are trained to execute them quickly, and they can also perform emergency repairs, especially during a storm, This means you don’t have to wait a full day or two before getting your roofing issues fixed and risking bigger problems.

Budget Overspending – When you’re not sure of how to complete a project, chances are you will overspend your budget, whether you failed to buy the right shingles or had to repeat the process to get it right. Work with a pro, and you won’t have to deal with the inconvenience of going over budget because your storm damage repair was properly planned.

After a storm, it’s best to check your entire roofing system for issues. In Part 3 of this blog series, we’ll explore the importance of a roof inspection, so stay tuned!