Expert Edison roof inspections may be for you if expensive roof repairs or a total roof replacement aren’t on your to-do list, or in your budget. A yearly inspection can help you get ahead of any problems later on by identifying the weak places in your roof and any small repairs that need to be made before the larger ones come along. Here are some tips to consider when weighing whether or not you should pay for an expert roof inspector. Is it even worth your time? Yes!
Getting Ahead of the Problem with Edison Roof Inspections
The Importance of an Inspection
Moisture damage is typical on a roof as time goes on, as is other weather damage. Fortunately, most moisture and weather repairs can be easily fixed long before they become major problems. A roof inspection can be categorized under the “preventative maintenance” category of home repairs, and is definitely not one to overlook! A roof inspection should be done on a warm, dry day, preferably in the early Spring. Go ahead and write in on your calendar now, you don’t want to miss it!
Can You Do it Yourself?
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to self-inspect your roof. One of the first things to consider when you are doing a roof inspection yourself is that you are looking for damage. . . and damaged roofs can be unstable and even dangerous! Do NOT climb up on a ladder and start walking around up there if you have no roofing repair or installation experience. You can, though, look through binoculars from the ground, or climb a ladder just for inspection purposes. Here are some things you should be looking for:
- Broken pieces of tiles in your gutters
- Cracked caulking
- Rust spots on metal flashing
- Missing shingles
- Shingles that are curling, buckling, or blistering around the edges
- Broken shingles
- Damaged (worn or cracked) rubber near and around vent pipes
- Moss, lichen, or black algae
Why Hire a Professional
Whether you’ve identified one, or more, of the problems listed above, or you are just not on the do-it-yourself bandwagon, hiring a professional is always the best option. A professional roof inspector, like Deegan Roofing, have expert roof inspectors on their team who not only know exactly what to look for, but do it for a living! These experts know just how to access your roof for the inspection, are familiar with roofing repairs and inspections, and will be able to point you in the right direction after the inspection. You definitely want to invest in an expert roof inspection if you are looking to get ahead of any problems you may have. Small troubles are easy to overlook during self inspections, and if you are considering an inspection at all, you want a thorough job done. Call a professional!
For the best Edison Roof Inspections in New Jersey, call NJ Roofing Contractor Deegan Roofing for more information or to schedule your inspection today!