The world of roofing is constantly evolving with the implementation of drones, mapping technology, high-end roofing materials and other advancements that make installing roofs easier and safer. At MJT Roofing, we are happy to embrace all of it. But there’s no substitute for hands-on roof inspections.
Call us old-fashioned, but physically climbing an extension ladder to inspect a Connecticut roof allows a roofing contractor to capture so many additional pieces of information that technology can still miss:
Benefits of hands-on roof inspections include:
- Catching every nuance of an existing roof, including hidden damage
- Uncovering soft spots that could be an issue for water drainage
- Finding dry rot or detached underlayment
- Peace of mind for the homeowner that everything was caught
This is not to suggest that technology is bad. Roofers aren’t required to walk on roofs if they don’t have to, so using drones to capture aerial photos and take measurements is faster, safer, and less expensive. They’re also very effective, to the point where they can detect missing or damaged shingles, bent flashing, and more. But to catch every nuance of a customer’s roof, including small issues that may become bigger and more costly problems down the line, hands-on inspections may still be your best bet.
Why are roof inspections so important?
Roof inspections are vital when it comes to heading off major problems before they have a chance to cause significant damage. If left unattended, your roof and all the parts that make up the integrity of your roofing system can quickly fail and cause common roof problems that no one wants to deal with:
- Leaks
- Missing or damaged shingles
- Cracking, blistering, and shrinkage
- Pooling water
- Sagging or drooping
- Damaged gutters
- Ventilation issues
- Tree damage
- Granules clogging downspouts
- Freezing damage
- Pest problems
If getting on the roof is not a 100% safe option for you, or you’re just not sure what to look for, call MJT Roofing any time for all your roof inspections. We hop on your roof and provide a thorough inspection of anything that may have been damaged. If everything looks great, we’ll continue to check in periodically. If there is significant enough damage, we will walk you through the next few steps to replacing your roof.
You simply can’t put a price on having a hands-on roof inspection. We can find faults in your roof that, while they seem small now, can be tied before they cause costly damage to everything you own.
Call MJT Roofing today!
There are so many things to be aware of as a homeowner when it comes to your roof. Conducting routine roof inspections is one, and over the next several months, we’ll continue to publish helpful content to our blog page so that MJT Roofing can be a go-to resource for you!