Roof Repair: Why Hiring a Professional Is the Smart Choice

If you’re the type of homeowner who is good with tools and knowledgeable about basic home repairs, you might be tempted to repair your own roof when it needs attention. At Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC, we strongly discourage this, as roof repairs are not only highly complex—they can also be hazardous if you don’t have the proper equipment and training. Here’s why hiring a professional is always the smart choice:

Risky Roofing

Repairing your home’s roof is risky business, which is why as a roofing contractor, we give all our roofers rigorous training on installation methods and safety practices. Roof repair can be life-threatening if you don’t know what you’re doing, since you’re heading up to a precarious height and could easily fall if you make one wrong step.

Additionally, your roof can be very deceptive in terms of showing its actual damage. It may look perfectly stable to walk on when you look at it, but underneath it could be a very different story. Professional roofers know the subtle hints and telltale signs of underlying roof damage, which is why it’s better to leave roof work to them.

Access to Quality Materials

Another risk of doing your own roof repair work is that you likely don’t have access to the highest-quality materials. If you try to buy the materials yourself, you’re likely to get ripped off.

We are proud to have earned the designation of GAF Master Elite® roofers. What does that mean? First, it assures you that we’ll do your roofing job better than any other contractor. Second, it means we have access to the best roofing materials in the business and can also provide ironclad, lifetime warranties.

More Affordable

In the long run, hiring a roofing contractor is actually more affordable than taking the DIY approach. Sure, the upfront charge can be a big investment, but you’re getting high-quality materials and a masterful installation, which means your system will perform better and last longer than if you tried to tackle the repair yourself. If you make even the tiniest mistake or don’t use the proper materials, problems will soon become apparent. And in the end, the sum of constant repairs will be much higher than a one-time professional roofing repair or replacement.

Make the smart choice when you need roofing that will last: hire the pros. What you’re investing in isn’t just a good roof, but also the peace of mind of a job well done. Let the best pros, Earl W. Johnston Roofing, LLC, be your choice of roofing contractor in Broward County, Hollywood, and Miami, FL. Call us at (954) 989-7794 for an estimate of your roofing project.