As a licensed roofing contractor, we have spent years helping our clients with their roofing projects. From our experience, we’ve seen them do certain things that make the project easier and things that make it tougher. This can be hard for roof replacement and repair efforts, since your home will be left vulnerable to the weather and sunlight around this time. Here are some suggestions on what to do and not to do to help make the project faster and safer.
DO: Inspect Your Roof’s Current Condition
Every roofing project should start with a professional inspection. This is to assess how your roof is performing. While you can look over it, we recommend calling experts to be more thorough. With our years of experience, we can spot different problems that may have gone unnoticed. This includes possible leak areas and overheating problems.
DON’T: Be Reactive
It’s difficult for roofing installation services to help clients who only respond when they see a serious problem. The reason we recommend inspections is because we can spot problems before they get too dangerous. That’s why we recommend annually scheduled inspections. After all, preventive maintenance achieves more than reactive.
DO: Consider Different Roofing Materials
Sometimes, getting a roof replaced is ineffective when the material doesn’t suit your home. It may last you awhile, but checking out other options can give you more benefits than you might think. For example, we offer metal roofing. The material is known for being lightweight and uses less materials overall for installation; it also reflects sunlight.
DON’T: Trust Amateurs or DIY Contractors
Careful steps to your next roofing project can be undone when you hire the wrong contractor. If you need our help getting your roof back in shape, we’re ready to help. Creative Construction Group can professionally inspect your roof to assess its current condition. We also deal with insurance roof claims to give you a free replacement.
Call us at (815) 339-0550 or (309) 413-0110 today to schedule a visit to your home at your convenience and get a free estimate. We serve homeowners in Crystal Lake and other nearby Illinois communities.