Can Roof Maintenance Really Save You Money?

2 years ago

If you own a home, you’re probably well aware that roofs can be expensive – especially if they need repairs. You’re also probably looking for any way to cut down on those costs and avoid needing those pricey repairs. You may have heard that performing roof maintenance can be important for the health of your roof, but can roof maintenance really save you money? The short answer is: yes, performing roof maintenance will absolutely save you money in the long run.

What Is Roof Maintenance? What Is Included in Roof Maintenance?

Roof maintenance is general, regular maintenance of your roof which will prevent damage from occurring and improve the roof’s lifespan. Roof maintenance includes:

Checking the Shingles: Whether you use a ladder or a drone, checking the shingles for signs of damage is an important part of maintenance. Signs of damage include curling, cracked, or missing shingles, as well as shingles that are missing granules.
Checking the Exterior Structures: Skylights, pipes, vents, and chimneys are all roof components that should be checked for damage while performing roof maintenance. Signs of damage or advanced age include rust, rot, peeling paint, and bent, missing, or sagging parts.
Cleaning the Gutters: Making sure your gutters are clear of debris will prevent water build-up, which can lead to leaks and water damage.
Trimming Overhanging Branches: If there are any trees in your yard, it’s important to trim the branches that hang over your roof. In the event of a storm, these branches could break off and damage your roof. In addition, they could drop leaves onto your roof, which over time could cause rot damage to your shingles.

How Important Is Roof Maintenance? How Often Does a Roof Need Maintenance?

Roof maintenance is very important for extending the lifespan of your roof and preventing severe damage from occurring. Catching an issue with your roof early can prevent it from spiraling into an even larger – and more expensive – problem. In addition, performing maintenance can prevent issues from occurring in the first place.

Ideally, roof maintenance should be performed about twice a year. However, a more realistic recommendation is to perform roof maintenance once a year in the autumn.

What Happens If You Don’t Get Your Roof Fixed?

If your roof is already damaged, ignoring it can be dangerous. Your roof is an integral part of your house’s health and safety, and ignoring even small issues can cause them to snowball into much bigger problems.

Even if your roof is currently in good condition, ignoring roof maintenance is not a good option. Problems may arise that aren’t obvious from an initial glance. Fixing these small issues before they have a chance to cause trouble will save you money in the long run.

Get A Roofing Maintenance Estimate

Another important part of roof maintenance is getting your roof inspected. Inspecting your roof yourself to save money is tempting, but roofers will be able to spot problems that may be difficult to see, and it’s much safer to leave the physical work to the professionals. Call Roofstar Arizona now to get an estimate for an inspection at (480) 426-1915 now. We’ll tell you the truth about your roof!

Jeff found problems we knew were wrong with our roof that other Roofers who inspected & gave proposals missed. He was very straight forward, honest & always making sure our questions were answered. He & his crew showed us materials being used & explained everything! He got on the roof during the work to make sure things were going right. His crew are outstanding, respectful, honest and very clean. Couldn’t be more satisfied!! He came highly recommended & we can see why! Thank you Jeff, Juan and Crew for all your hard work. They care & take pride in their work & customers!

Ron & MJ P.

Mesa, AZ

Just met Santiago. Every business should have a representative like him!

George D.

Sun Lakes, AZ

Roofstar provided professional inspection and detail quotes on the repairs needed to be done for our properties. We collected a few quotes from different roofing companies for comparison. Roofstar repair cost was very competitive and reasonable. We ultimately chose to go with Roofstar because we felt confident that they would take care of the problems. They came back to correct the minor issue that we had and finished the job to our satisfaction without further questions. We would highly recommend Roofstar to our families and friends.

Andrea S.

Roofstar provides great customer service. I was able to text the office manager and our job supervisor when I had questions and their response indicated concern and a desire to be helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and is high quality. I would definitely recommend to others.

Eva D.

I have had several neighbors ask about your company and have given favorable recommendations to this point. Your team was very professional and I think to this point did a great job! I am in sales as well and just to let you know Mike was very professional in his meeting with me and his presentation and follow up made the difference between other companies.

Steve Y.

Scottsdale, AZ

Extremely pleased with our extensive roof repair work. The crew showed up early and we could hear them working on the roof all day for a number of days. The price was extremely fair for the scope of the job. I had other roofing companies give me a bid prior to Roofstar. But once Roofstar came out, inspected our roof and told us what needed to be done, I knew they were who we’d hire. They have integrity and honestly which is refreshing when hiring contractors.

Gail B.

Love that they didn’t try and sell you a roof and repaired. Thanks for helping us get by to save up for complete repair. Work was done timely. I loved they had women roofers!

Candace B.

Thanks, Jeff. We appreciate your prompt, professional and courteous service. Your team (Pedro Diaz and crew) was great.

Mike

Tempe, AZ

I have a new roof today thanks to Roofstar. From the estimate with Chris with understanding the process. Able to talk to all top brass with the care and interest in sharing the process through the team that showed up and did The work. Always willing to answer my questions I am thrilled with the results. Thanks Jeff, Jose, Juan, and Chris. I would highly recommend your team. Your onsite workers were fabulous.

Nancy H.

This is the second time I’ve used Roofstar for roof repairs. Jeff and Roofstar has been honest and fair with their prices compared to other companies however the big difference to me was with the customer service. Jeff Knudson, the owner, came out to our house personally to explain to me what the problem and the options were. Not everything was “urgent” or “required” to be repaired; some items were necessary and some were “nice to have” in order to prevent future repairs. I appreciated the honesty and the option to select the level of repairs that I needed and fit into my budget. Outside of some delays early on during the quote process, the work was completed timely and per the quote provided, no hidden fees or changes to the original quote. I am very happy with the work performed by Roofstar and will recommend Roofstar to any friends and neighbors requiring roof work.

Brian

Gilbert, AZ

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