Your home is typically the biggest investment you make in a lifetime. The roof of your home is one of the biggest components but is often overlooked. Your roof should be inspected at least once a year to ensure that it lasts as long as possible. Proper home maintenance is necessary to maintain its value and keep family belongings safe.
An annual inspection generally consists of checking for leaks, checking the roof flashing, any maintenance issues that may arise, and looking for damaged or missing shingles. Your roof works hard to protect your home and family from all elements but for it to keep doing its job it must be maintained regularly. If you are experiencing problems with your roof, the first step is to bring in a professional company to inspect it. May Roofing are currently offering free drone inspections for potential residential and commercial customers.
So, here are a few reasons why roof maintenance is important and should be checked annually:
It can prevent water damage
A professional roofer will check your roof for soft spots, leaks, shingle condition, and flashing installation. They will review the interior of your roofing system. They do checks in your attic for mould and mildew, ventilation, insulation, and leaks. Damage from water usually starts well before you see any wet spot on your ceiling. A professional roofer will spot all these leaks well before any damage is done to the home.
It will save you money in the long-term
Having your roof regularly maintained is generally inexpensive. A lot of contractors will make a recommendation to you for any minor damage that needs to be repaired this should save you money in the long term. If you do not repair the damage quickly, it will continue to stay this way and cause more damage which in turn can lead to a complete new roof installation. Smaller issues once dealt with quickly should not cost you a fortune.
The life expectancy of your roof will increase
Getting your roof maintained annually will help extend the life of the roof as you are aware of the minor damages that are present, and you can have these damages repaired. If you put your roof maintenance to the bottom of the list this could result in a needing a complete roof replacement. On average, a new roof can cost up to €10,000 but it should last you up to 30 years. If you have it regularly maintained this will ensure that small repairs won’t turn into bigger problems.
Makes Insurance Claims easier
Dependable and efficient roofing contractors will provide recommendations and detailed findings from their inspection. Having a detailed report of the type of damage that was found will make an insurance claim easier to file and receive approval if all the explanation details are available.
It can prevent moisture damage
If your roof is not in top shape you could end up with a lot of moisture damage. Checking for damaged shingles is necessary. If a shingle is damaged it can’t repel water the way it should. This then allows moisture to seep through the shingles onto the wood of your roof. Over time, this can cause flooding and water damage.
It makes selling your home a lot easier
Putting your home on the market, more than likely an inspection will be performed. If you have not maintained your roof properly and completed all necessary repairs to damages that may be present, then this will not help your home to sell to potential buyers.
You receive peace of mind
Getting your roof annually checked and inspected will give you peace of mind that you and your family are protected. If your roofing contractor finds damage and there are repairs that must be done, this means you have put a plan in place on how to repair it, the cost, and how to maintain moving forward. An annual inspection is the best decision, it will save you money, time, and stress in the long term.
If you are overdue an inspection, then it is time to contact May Roofing to take care of your roof properly. As stated above, if your roof is not maintained a lot of problems will arise for you and your home.
May roofing is a company of top class tradesmen, their work is of the highest standard and quality, Gerard is very reliable and efficient in every aspect of the business. Frank Nolan Dublin.
Gerard and his guys did a great job of fixing the fascia on the gable end of my house. I’m very pleased with the Job.