You can say a lot of things about roofs, and most of them might be true. But one thing that nobody can argue with is that roofs are tops. This statement can be taken in several ways. A roof does for the top of your home. It can also act like a "top" or lid for your home, keeping the rain out. Then, there's the third meaning, which is the one we happen to like the most: roofs are the best. (People say things are "tops" when they really like them.) Since we like roofs so much, we've decided to write about them, and you've discovered the blog where we do that.
Brian Riley
Performing a roof repair or installation by yourself can be pretty tempting, but it isn't a good idea. Everyone wants to go the DIY route to save money. You can watch many YouTube videos, but it's impossible to match the skill level of a roofing contractor. Besides, installing a roof by yourself can end up badly, forcing you to spend more money in the long run.
Instead of going through all that stress, hire a roofing contractor. You'll save money and enjoy a couple of benefits as listed below.
Quality of Work
Roofers have years of hands-on experience installing and repairing roofs. You don't expect them to do a shoddy job with all the skills and tools at their disposal. Roof installation has more to it than just attaching the roof to the beams. Without adequate experience, you'll have a hard time installing the roof by yourself.
Any mistakes will prove to be costly, and that's why you should hire a roofing contractor. Once you leave the job to the professionals, you won't have to worry about a leaky roof or other mistakes.
Roofing Materials at a Discount
Buying roofing materials on your own can prove to be difficult and expensive as well. The only place you can purchase the materials is at your local hardware, meaning you have to pay a full retail price.
On the other hand, roofing contractors can access roofing materials in bulk, meaning they can purchase them at wholesale prices. By choosing a commercial roofing contractor to handle the installation, you'll have saved a few hundred dollars on roofing materials. Even if the contractor quotes the materials a bit higher, you'll still get a good discount.
Timely Job Completion
Hiring a roofing contractor gives you the confidence that the job will be completed on time. Roofing companies will have enough laborers to handle the installation in a few days. Besides, their experience will also count when it comes to job completion.
Sometimes roofing projects have to be done promptly, especially if there's a building inspection coming or you're looking to sell the property. As long as completion time is a factor, you should hire a roofing contractor rather than going the DIY route.
Warranty
Most roofing contractors always back their work with a warranty. This means the contractor will be responsible for any damages or repairs that come up within the warranty period. The warranty can be valid for a few months or years. As long as the warranty remains valid, you won't have to worry about repair costs. The expert will take care of the repairs without charging you a dime.