Roof repairs can cost quite a bit of money, and it can be tempting to try and do the repairs yourself. But roof repair is a specialized home improvement project. Roofing contractors spend years learning their trade, and amateurs can easily hurt themselves or damage their house. Here are four reasons you should call the professionals when it comes to roof repairs. 

4 Reasons Not to Fix Your Roof Yourself

1. Risk of Injury

Roof contractors come equipped with experience and training, not to mention the correct safety tools for each job. Roofing is one of the most dangerous jobs and learning to work on surfaces that are sloped, loose, or slippery takes time to learn. Working on a roof can also involve hours of standing in the sun and heat, which can lead to dizziness, dehydration, and fatigue. All of which makes an already hazardous job riskier.

2. Not Getting to the Root of the Problem 

One risk of trying to DIY your roof is not properly identifying the root of the problem. You may see the missing shingles, for instance, but not catch the rotten beam, mold, or hidden holes. Persistent leaks often mean there’s more damaged than what you can see with the naked eye. So you may fix the symptom, but miss the actual cause, leading to more damage you’re going to have to pay for later. 

3. Further Damage to Your Home

If you’ve ever seen a cartoon where someone falls through the roof and leaves a big hole, you probably laughed. But when it happens in real life, that hole can turn out to be very expensive to fix. Professional roofing contractors have a trained eye for spotting sagging or soggy spots on the roof that are not safe to walk on. 

4. Voiding Your Roof Warranty

The manufacturer of the shingles you use may not honor your material warranty if a licensed contractor has not installed them. So, what seems like a simple roof repair can end up costing thousands later if the company sees that amateur work has been done on the roof.

There’s also a serious risk to your home insurance. A roof is one of the most claimed home insurance repairs. Not only may the insurance company deny you if they see uncontracted work, but they may also cancel your home insurance and refuse to reinstate it. 

DC Roofing in New Richmond, WI, has been delivering quality roof installations and repairs for over 20 years. In the market for a new roof? Not only do their knowledgeable roofing contractors offer affordable, reliable roof replacement and inspections, they also provide storm damage and emergency roof repair. For more information, call (715) 377-6714 or visit them online today.