Why is roof maintenance important?

The most important reason for roof maintenance is preventative measures. A minor issue that's left untouched can turn into a major issue in just a matter of a year or two, maybe even six months.

For example, if they find a crack in a pipe boot, it’s a simple and inexpensive fix. But if it isn’t caught because you don’t get regular roof maintenance, it can cause $300, $400, or even up to $500 worth of damage to your ceiling.

The same goes if you have critters in your attic. Trying to get them out is one thing, but the biohazard they leave behind gets extremely expensive. When your roof has maintenance, a contractor can catch the problem and will prevent the critters from getting into the attic or make it so hard for them that they give up on your home.

With roof maintenance, you can head off a lot of expensive problems on the front end by your contractor finding potential problems during the inspection.

Roof maintenance maximizes the life of your roof

Something as simple as annual maintenance will maximize your roof’s life. When you first get your new asphalt roof installed, depending on the materials, you’re expecting to get at least 25 years out of it. Regular maintenance ensures you get that or more.

Depending on how often you have it done, you’ll get a report that lets you know what stage your roof is in and how much life it has left. Remember, just like your car needs an oil change, your roof needs regular check-ups.

If you want to protect your roof’s lifespan, maintenance is critical.

Roof maintenance gives you peace of mind

Something we always talk about when it comes to your roof investment is peace of mind. Just like a properly installed roof, regular roof maintenance is going to give you just that.

A contractor will either catch any problems or give your roof a clean bill of health. Even if your roof needs repairs, then at least it was caught before it has the chance to become serious.

After your maintenance inspection, you’ll have peace of mind knowing everything checked out a-okay or all your roof’s issues are going to be taken care of. And the next time a big storm hits, you can rest assured that you shouldn't have any problems.

More ways to get the most out of your roof investment

The importance of roof maintenance can’t be overstated. It’s one of the main ways to maximize your roof investment. Having your roof maintained isn’t going to be free. But you don’t want your investment to be ruined because you weren’t willing to pay a little extra.

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