Keeping up with maintenance is a task that I and every homeowner must do regularly. Even renters often are responsible for keeping up with certain aspects of home maintenance. Thankfully, I have learned over the years that some maintenance tasks are definitely best left to the professionals.

handymanDue to realizing the benefits of hiring contractors to perform simple to large maintenance tasks, I always have a reliable roofing contractor to assess and repair damages to my roof. Over the years a roofing system can become unstable in certain areas. A lot of issues with a home’s roof are the direct result of natural elements and faulty craftsmanship.

During harsh storms shingles can become lifted and expose the roof to moisture. Some storms are violent enough to force trees to break and land upon rooftops. These problems definitely require a professional roofing contractor to repair. While I may attempt to fix a broken door hinge, I have discovered that DIY projects are often harder than they appear.

Hiring a reputable company, such as  Cherry and Clark Roofing, that has years of experience is always recommended to ensure the repairs are done properly the first time around. A roof is one of the most important defenses of a home’s structure; keeping it in excellent shape is essential. This is why I schedule a routine maintenance check up on my roof. It is during these checkups that a contractor may spot issues in the shingles and other parts of the roof. Just as other parts of a home deteriorate over time, so do shingles and seams.

As time passes and shingles are exposed to the suns rays and other elements they can become compromised. Sometimes a homeowner can spot an area that is bubbled up and issues can be prevented long before they do damage to wood under the shingles. The seams around the peaks of the roof and seams around chimneys, skylights, exhaust equipment and other areas are also of special concern.

Unfortunately there are contractors that do not value or take pride in their work. These contractors are often the cause of problems with a roofing system. If a roof is not constructed properly it can become unstable and begin leaking. When this begins, a homeowner is often unaware of it until severe damages have already occurred within the structure of a home.

Leaky roofs can cause damage to ceilings, interior and exterior walls, not to mention ruin insulation and other expensive building materials. Another problem with such leaks is mold and mildew. These two nasty invaders have the potential to cause people to get sick. Preventing such an illness is well worth the time and trouble of setting up routine roof inspections.

Personally, I feel that the effort is well worth keeping my home free from mold and mildew caused by a leaking roof. One thing I have discovered is that many issues with a roofing system can be covered under my homeowner’s insurance policy. If a bad storm has hit my location I always take a quick look around the perimeter of my roof and contact my roofing contractor if I see reason for concern.

I simply can’t express enough how important it is to get to know every type of contractor that is needed for inspections and repairs long before they are needed. Meeting a contractor and building a relationship of trust is crucial over the lifespan of owning a home. There are numerous benefits of only using one company to keep track of inspections and maintenance repairs. To me, the best benefit is having peace of mind knowing my roof is in good hands.