A roof is a vital part of any home structure. As a responsible homeowner, you must keep up with inspections and maintenance. Regardless of how handy you are, DIY roof work and inexperienced contractors are never good ideas. Here are some benefits of hiring local professional roofers for the job.

1. Quality Materials

A professional roofer has access to the best materials and knows how to use them. According to Bob Vila, asphalt roof shingles are installed on more than 80% of new homes, but they're not the only roofing material available. What if you wanted roofing that could last for 50 to 70 years? You can have such roofing when you get a metal or slate roof. However, these types of roofing require specialized equipment installation that only a trained professional can handle.

2. Safety

It's no secret that doing roofing work is a dangerous job. That's why a roofer has certain certifications and training to understand the best safety techniques, use the right equipment, install a roof the right way, and so on. An untrained hobbyist won't be aware of everything that goes into quality roof work and safety. As a result, you may put yourself or others in an unnecessarily dangerous situation that could have dire consequences in addition to leaving yourself with an unfixed roof.

3. Warranties

When you hire a professional, they often have a warranty. A warranty is an agreement that the contractor will come back to do additional work without charging you if the previous work had problems. A warranty may last for a month, a year, or several years, depending on the contractor. Of course, if you decide to go the do-it-yourself route, you won't have the protection of a warranty. If you work on a roof on your own and mess it up, you will eventually need to call a contractor to fix it after wasting time and money.

4. Insurance Protection

As you might imagine, insurance protection is a must when a contractor works on your home. The reason why insurance matters is that even the most astute professional can have an accident while on the job, especially in such a dangerous situation as being high up on a roof. At least with an insured contractor, you won't be liable for any of their medical hospital fees since their insurance will cover it.

If someone without insurance attempts to work on your roof and has an accident, you'll have to cover your medical bills from your own insurance or out of your pocket, as well as still eventually have your roof fixed. Don't let anyone risk their wellness on your property without the proper insurance to protect them.

5. Saved Time

Professional roofing takes time and energy. However, a professional roofer knows how to do their job in the most efficient manner possible. They may often work in teams, as it's very rare that you'll just see one person working on their own. After all, there's only so much time in a day. By going ahead and hiring a roofer, you have someone to finish your roof during regular business hours and get it done before you know it. Since they have tons of experience doing this for roofs just like yours, they have a system in place to get the job finished efficiently and effectively.

6. Insurance Assistance

Like most homeowners, you likely have roofing insurance. But did you know that working on your roof could void that insurance? That’s a huge financial misstep, because without the protection of your roofing insurance, you may end up paying thousands of dollars out of your pocket if you eventually need a full replacement. Your roofing insurance specifies you should have regular maintenance and inspections. If your roof develops a problem due to your personal shoddy work, you can void the coverage.

As you can see, roofers provide a viable skill set to any homeowner. They help maintain, inspect, repair, and replace your roofing promptly. Roof contractors have access to the best materials and techniques, as well as additional help from other crew members. Why waste time, energy, and money cutting corners? Call our local team at Bennett Roofing & Restoration today for help.