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DIY roof replacement vs. professional roofing replacement

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1/15/2022

Sabal Construction & Roofing LLC, the trusted professional roofing company in Southwest FL. Call us at (800) 591-5896 for faster response.

DIY Roof Replacement vs. Professional Roofing Replacement

Planning a doing your roof repair on your own? Here are the things you should consider before doing it on your own.

When can you do DIY replacement?

When you're short on budget or trying to save money, DIY roof replacement is a good option but DIY replacements have limitations.

You can't and should not replace your whole roof on your own unless you're a professional roofing contractor.
It is not safe to repair your roof on your own since it requires a lot of movement and time.
You need to have the necessary skills and tools to finish your roof replacement.

DIY Roof Replacement – Factors To Consider

Assess your roof damage
You can replace small spots of your roofing but have to let the professional handle the bigger replacements.
Get warranties for the parts that you will get. Make sure that the parts that you will get is similar to the ones you have.
Make sure that you have all the necessary parts, tools and materials.
Be knowledgeable of the procedures and skills required.
Make sure that you move everything away before you start working to prevent damage.
Carefully asses the situation, if it is too dangerous for you to fix your roofing call the professionals.

Disadvantages and Advantages of DIY Replacement

Pro

Save money.
You may do it on your own time.
You will have a sense of accomplishment once you're finish with the project.

Con

Might cost you more when the roofing isn't done the right way.
Not getting the proper materials and permits needed.
You might spend more time than you expected finishing the roofing.
Professional roofing contractors always does it better.
It might wreck your landscape and driveway.

When should you hire a professional roofing contractor?

It is more practical to hire professional roofing company than to attempt to repair it on your own. Here are the reasons that you should let the professionals handle your roofing projects.

1. Materials - knowing what to do and what to use will help you save time and money. Sabal Construction & Roofing LLC will provides quality service and materials for all our projects.

2. Experience - Sabal Construction & Roofing LLC, an experienced general contracting and roofing company, is family-owned and locally operated by a second-generation Floridian contractor.

3. Comprehensive Roof Inspection - Professional roofing contractors have a step by step detailed roof inspection to identify the situation of your roof, the cause of the issue and what kind of repair is required.

4. Time - Professionals can finish your project in a efficient time without compromising the quality of your roofing. They already know how its done to properly repair your roof.

5. Safety - Fixing your roof is a risky job, professional roofing contractor invest in safety training and quality safety precautions including insurance.

6. Secure better warranties - An experienced roofing contractor will often have manufacturer training, which means they can provide the best available warranties. The better the warranty is, the safer your roof investment is.

7. Quality of Work - Quality service and outstanding installation—these are two of our main goals as certified contractors for roofing in Southwest Florida.

8. Knowledge in City’s Building Code - The building code is a set of standards to follow when designing and constructing a building. Each city has a specific code, like in roofing Cape Coral, such as only allowing certain measurements for roofs according to the size of the building or house.

Professional roofing contractors like Sabal Construction & Roofing is knowledgeable about the building code. If you try to do your roof by yourself, you might end up violating the code. This could mean you have to dismantle your roof again and start a new one. To get your roof properly done, trust the experts.

Hiring a professional roofing contractor can save you time and peace of mind. It might cause a little more but it is always better to pay for quality roofing service. Sabal Construction & Roofing LLC can handle all your roofing concerns in Southwest Florida from residential to commercial roofing.

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Sabal Construction and Roofing LLC provides premium quality roofing and excellent service to residents and commercial businesses in Southwest Florida.

We are a locally operated and family-owned roofing company that installs, repairs and upgrades residential and commercial roofing systems. With over 20 years of roofing experience, our team of professionals delivers excellent customer service with state-of-the-art equipment and roofing expertise.