Every year, you should have a professional visit your home at least once to inspect your roofing. This visit is a vital step in roof maintenance, as it helps identify and even prevent damage and leaks. Here are the benefits of scheduling this procedure when winter starts or right after the spring thaw.

Why Should You Plan a Roofing Inspection?

1. Preventive Measures

While some roof problems, like hail damage, can't be predicted in advance, many can. Whether it's incorrectly installed flashing, shingles getting old, or even a dead branch too close to your house, your roofing company can often identify problems before they even start. This gives you the opportunity to fix them ahead of time, preventing secondary damage, like leaks and wood rot, that would occur if the roof were left to itself.

2. Repair Leaks

Even if the roofing has already been damaged, catching it early is still beneficial. It means you'll have to deal with the smallest possible amount of water damage, and that the leak won't get any worse before it's fixed. Performing roof repairs before winter or spring is especially important, because ice, snow, and wet spring weather vastly increase the amount of water coming through any weak points.

3. Head Off Structural Damage

Finally, when your roof's structure is damaged, you need to act quickly to prevent a potential collapse. This danger is increased by the weight of snow on the roof in winter. An inspection will help identify any areas of your roof that are weakening, shifting, or leaning, which may not be visible from the ground.

If you need your roofing inspected and repaired, choose D. B. Gulliver & Son Roofing. Based in Hinesville, GA, and serving Liberty County, this locally owned roofing company has over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial projects. They are familiar with a full range of roofing materials and even offer emergency service. For a free estimate call (912) 876-4401 or follow them on Facebook.