Why Shouldn’t I Risk Repairing My Roof

As a homeowner, you might consider DIYing your home improvement projects to save on money. The truth is, it’s far better to leave the job to trained professionals. In this post, Home Pro Exteriors Inc shares the risks of performing DIY roof repair:

1. Safety Concerns

You wouldn’t want to put yourself in a situation that may cause you or your family harm. Any form of roofing task is immediately considered a dangerous activity. Even taking over small repairs, especially walking on your roof poses a safety hazard.

2. Improper Repairs

Besides the risk of personal injury, you may also fail to properly perform the task at hand. This could also lead to the possibility of a roof collapse. Understand that roof replacement and other related fixes should be done by professionals to avoid extensive issues and costly adjustments.

3. Timeline

It’s a given that a team of experts will be able to complete a new roofing installation in a much shorter time span than an amateur can. You are highly urged not to waste time and money. Hire an experienced contractor for this project.

4. Warranties

For a certain period of time, roofing warranties usually cover the production deficiencies and labor. Should you have decided to DIY your roofing, it can cut your protection and void your warranty. This also means you’ll have to pay more than expected.

Furthermore, your roof must be inspected at least once or twice a year. Instead of putting yourself at risk, hire an expert for assistance.

Whether you’re in need of a roof repair expert or even a deck builder, we’re happy to provide the best solutions for your home improvement plans. Call Home Pro Exteriors at (845) 299-2031 for your no-obligation, in-home consultation. You can also fill out our contact form and we’ll be sure to get back to you promptly. We cater to clients in the lower Hudson Valley.

Jim Klein