After a long, cold winter season, spring is one of the best times of the year to start thinking about your upcoming home improvement projects.
But did you know that the spring season can also be one of the best seasons for getting a roof inspection? While most homeowners think of the summer as prime home repair season, starting earlier can provide some unexpected advantages.
If you’re still in doubt over whether you should seek out a roofing inspection this spring, take a look at these three surprising, little-known reasons to have your roof inspected this season:
Assessing your roof after the winter is key
Throughout the winter, your home’s roof undergoes more strain and environmental wear-and-tear than you might guess. While most new roofs, especially metal roofing, are built to withstand anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds of snow, it’s still possible for them to need roof repairs after a particularly harsh winter, whether it’s leaks, water damage or loosened shingles. And in one study, 65% of homeowners said weather-related damage was their main motivation for getting a roof repair. That’s why it’s such a good idea to have a roofing company inspect your roof and gutter installations as a post-winter assessment.
Weather conditions are ideal
Springtime is also the perfect time to have a roof inspection because of the weather — since it’s warmer and drier than winter without being as hot as summer, any repairs on your roof or gutter installation will be much faster, safer and more efficient than repair work in any other season. In addition, any roof or gutter installation work performed during this dry and mild time of year will be more sturdy and long-lasting, meaning your investment will be more durable in the long run.
Roofing companies have more availability
Since most homeowners tend to wait until summer to have their roofs inspected and repaired, anyone who opts for a spring inspection is more likely to get faster, more timely service. And if you find that you need to have a repair performed, you won’t have to worry about long wait times — allowing you to get your repair out of the way and focusing on the relaxing summer ahead.
Whether you’ve been a homeowner for one year or for 10, the advantages of having your roof inspected this spring have never been clearer.
