When Hiring a Local Roofing Contractor

Roof issues are not very forgiving when they are apparent. Occasionally you're lucky enough to have a roof that lasts thirty years plus, but quite often your roof will spring a leak without warning and you're forced to make a decision.

This article identifies what we do when looking at your roof and it may also be a rule of thumb to use even if you don't have a home in Vancouver BC. If you call a local roof specialist to give you a quotation, keep the following points in mind to see if he covers the same ground we do when inspecting your roof.

When looking at someones roof, it's important make use of a combination of the best tools and understanding to identify the trouble area. Once we call your home we do an in-depth check up of the roofs tiles, skylights, rain gutters, vent stacks, flashings, siding and windows to identify the exact location of your roof leak. We'll find the problem and repair it as fast as possible.

Your Choices

There are a number of things to think about. Is it safe to repair and maintain for a while, or bite the bullet and have the roof replaced? Repairs cost you less up front, but it might be a better idea to get a new roof now in lieu of choose damage control. Here are a few tips for you to consider prior to making that decision.

Do it yourself Roof Inspection

1. We are based in Delta, where trees grow above lots of homes and it rains all through autumn, winter and spring. Due to these circumstances, the build-up of leaves and needles that promote moss and algae growth is common. Once moss or algae are established on your roof shingles you pretty much should repair the tiles because scraping it off will likely cause extra damage. 2. Do an outdoor as well as an inside inspection

3. Keep in mind to look for loosened or exposed nails. Heavy winds can loosen up nails more and more, eventually letting so much shingle flex that shingles can blow off. Visual checks after wind storms is extremely important.

4. Another sign the roof is due to be fixed is dodgy-looking shingles or rough edges and missing granules. These indicators signify a failure of the shingle materials and strength.

5. Weakened flashing, rust spots, dark patches or dirty places as well as buckling or sagging in the center of your roof are some indicators that the roofing requires attention.

Indoor Signs To Look For

The inside inspection is often more difficult, but will give you a good idea what is going on when you talk to a local roof repair contractor. Seek out ceiling spots or obvious sagging in between the rafters. How quickly you catch the issue determines how costly roof repair will be. We recommend you have us perform an thorough evaluation of your homes roof after you complete your inspection.

Pinpointing specifically where a leak comes from is virtually impossible for the do-it-yourselfer, therefore you want someone with all the experience and the best equipment to spot the complicated path water takes from the outside to in the house. A professional inspection will give you a much more accurate assessment of the damage than you could ever achieve flying solo. A qualified roofer can decide if a simple roof repair is enough or you will have to replace the roof entirely.

As a family held company, Your Home Services Group, has been servicing Vancouver homeowners since 1970. In the past 40 years, Your Home Services Group Ltd. has developed into one of the leading roofing contractors in the GVRD Your Home Services Group 408 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver, BC V5X 2X7 (604) 259-0011 guter falling off