Roof Repair Isn’t a DIY Job

January 28, 2022 by GLSA Mobley

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Although there are many repairs around your home that are ideal for a novice or experienced do-it-yourselfer, roof repair isn’t a DIY job. In fact, when you need roof repair in Knoxville, TN or elsewhere in the state, call a professional for roofing repair services. Here’s why.

It’s Dangerous

Did you now that nearly half a million people a year fall ladders, mostly at their home, and end up with serious injuries? Climbing a ladder with the tools and other things you need for a roof repair and then walking on your roof can lead to serious injury. Avoid it and call a Knoxville roof repair company.

Water Follows the Path of Least Resistance

Just because you look up at your roof deck from your attic and see water damage, that doesn’t mean that’s where the roof leak originates. Water follows a path of least resistance and can get beneath the shingles far from the location of the water damage. Companies trained in roof repair in Knoxville, TN know how to find the source of the leak and fix. They also can identifying all the resulting damage.

You May Miss Hidden Damage or Storm Damage

Because you’re not experienced in roofing and its damage, you could miss something that should be repaired. Leaving rotting roof deck could lead to significant damage that may require a premature roof replacement. On the other hand, a roofer may look at your roof and identify storm damage and save you money because you can then file a claim for Knoxville roof repair.

Your Roof is a System of Elements, Not Just Shingles

You may think that replacing a few shingles will solve the roof leak problem you have, however, it may not. Your roof is more than just shingles. It’s a roof deck, underlayment, flashing, roofing nails and more. You could end up solving one problem but creating a bigger one. Call a professional when you need roofing repair services. They have the tools and knowledge to do the job right.

Trust Mobley Brothers for Roof Repair in Knoxville, TN

We offer complete roofing repair services including storm damage and emergency roof repair. Call us today at (865) 248-2772 or fill out our contact form. We’re A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, licensed and insured.

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