Homeowners are expected to perform roofing inspections between roofing maintenance appointments. In addition to helping keep roofing damage to a minimum, regular inspections can also save you money. In today’s post, local residential roofing contractor Dior Construction shares how such savings are made possible.
Why Should You Conduct Roofing Inspections?
Professional roofing maintenance is conducted every three to five years, which can be pre-booked through a maintenance agreement, or booked individually by the homeowner. Between these appointments, things can happen to the roof: it could get damaged by high winds or extreme temperatures, or parts of the roof may deteriorate prematurely. Regular inspections allow homeowners to spot these problems with their roofs as soon as possible, which lets them have the roof fixed before it can get worse.
Unlike roof maintenance, you can conduct roof inspections without climbing the roof. You’re not expected to perform any repair work or asphalt shingles installation, either. All you need is a way to view the roofing surface closely, as well as a way to record your observations. It could be an old-fashioned pair of binoculars or a remote-controlled drone with an HD camera. At the end of the day, you should note issues such as damaged or missing parts of the roof, as well as signs of aging and fading.
How Roofing Inspections Result in Savings
Roofs are exposed to wear and tear, which means damage is inevitable. Many homeowners tend to be reactive with their roofing care, only calling for repairs when leaks happen. It’s worth remembering that leaks happen at later stages of roofing damage, which means the likelihood of a bigger problem elsewhere—with a correspondingly higher repair cost—is high.
Most major roofing problems are preventable if you find them at their early stages, which you can do with regular inspections. It won’t cost you anything, and repairs to minor problems like torn shingles or missing flashing, will cost only a fraction of what it would otherwise cost if you wait until the roof starts leaking. It can also be favorable for your insurance premiums; insurance providers frown upon neglected roofs. There are even greater savings when you consider that well-maintained roofs aren’t likely to be replaced prematurely.
Dior Construction is your leading provider of residential roofing services. Give us a call at (833) 838-3467. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Bergen County, NJ, and surrounding communities in New Jersey.
