Your roof protects your home from rain, snow, and whatever else Cincinnati’s weather system throws your way. If your roof has been damaged, you know that a leaky roof is more than a small annoyance: not only are you huddling under holes with buckets, but you could be facing structural damage, or other expensive repairs from hidden water damage. Walter St Clair Roofing understands your frustration and urgency for roof repair, but they caution against hiring an amateur, or taking on a DIY roof repair project.

But why should you hire a certified roofing contractor? Here are three good reasons:

• Safety. Climbing on top of a roof and hauling up materials is a dangerous job. Untrained roofers are more likely to fall, causing serious injury or even death. Certified contractors, on the other hand, have the training, experience, tools and the equipment to get the job done without issue. When it comes to scaling a roof, leave it to the professionals.
• Experience. No matter how many hours you spend watching tutorials on YouTube or reading a roofing wiki, you’re still prone to make mistakes when it comes to actually fixing your roof. Licensed professionals know exactly what they are doing, and will save you money by doing the job right the first time.
• Certification. Contractors who are certified have been in the business for years, can offer enhanced warranties, have insurance, and are trained and updated frequently on the best products and services available. In addition, they are more frequently reviewed and are held to higher compliance industry standards than rookie contractors who don’t have their certification.

The next time you have a roof leak problem, call Walter St Clair Roofing at (513) 641-3265 to speak with a representative about a free estimate. You can also visit them online for a complete list of repair services.