Common Roof Repairs You Shouldn’t Delay Repairing

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A well installed roof can endure the elements for many years, often decades, and still perform its function adequately. But even if your roof was professionally installed and has been protecting your home for a long time, it’s inevitable that at some point during its lifespan, it’s going to need some repairs.

While the extent and cost of the damage can vary significantly, there are a few roof problems you shouldn’t delay repairing immediately, and the work should always be carried out by a roof specialist. Failure to get them fixed as soon as you spot them (or experience the effects of them even if you don’t see them), typically results in further damage as time goes on, and further expense, too.

Some of the most common problems requiring immediate repair, are listed below:

Holes and leaks of any size
No matter the size of the hole, over time, it can let a lot of water in, and the longer it’s left unrepaired, the more chance it has of expanding, and could even lead to the entire roof structure– and therefore your entire home, too - becoming compromised. While a variety of incidents can ...
... cause a hole, from falling branches to a hailstorm, there is only ever one solution, and that’s to get it repaired as soon as possible.

Holes cause leaks, and leaks can be devastating. Get holes in your roof repaired right away, and always by a professional roofing expert.

Shingle that has come loose or flashing that’s broken
Roof shingles can easily come loose in a violent storm, and while they might not fall off altogether, if they’re not in place, they won’t be protecting your home adequately. Missing or dislodged shingles can quickly lead to leaks, and as such, should always be repaired promptly, as soon as you notice them. Checking your roof from the ground after a storm is always a good idea, and can help you spot a problem before it gets any worse. For a thorough roof inspection, however, use the services of a professional roofing company in your locality.

Broken flashing should also be repaired as soon as you spot it, otherwise when the next storm hits the Gold Coast, your roof could be severely compromised.

Unwanted visitors under your roof
You’ll often hear rats, mice or racoons in your roof, and while you might think you’re doing them a favour by giving them a cozy, warm space to breed in, you’ll soon live to regret not having them professionally removed! Incessant chewing from rodents and other pests can quickly lead to serious problems in your roof, and your home, and any pest infestation should always be dealt with promptly and professionally by a local exterminator.

If the roof on your Gold Coast home is looking worse for wear, or has sprung a leak, get in touch with a local roof repair company as quickly as possible, as delays only ever lead to misery and further expense.

Altar Home Transformations is a family owned and operated business run by Michael Reyes a local Tweed Coast resident. With extensive knowledge in home restorations, we offer various services including home improvements, timber deck restoration, build timber decks, timber decking, Deck repairs, roof restorations, interior and exterior painting, cleaning and more for both residential and commercial premises.