Your home's roof plays a critical role in protecting you and your family from the elements. When roof repairs or replacement are needed, hiring a professional roofing contractor is highly recommended over trying to DIY. Keep reading to learn nine compelling reasons you should hire a roofing pro for your next roofing project.

1. You Lack the Specialized Tools and Equipment

As a homeowner, you likely don't own the wide array of specialty roofing tools and safety equipment the pros use on every job. We're talking ladders, harnesses, nail guns, air compressors, table saws to cut materials, lift equipment to haul shingles up multi-story roofs, and more. Not to mention, safely and efficiently using roofing equipment requires a deep foundation of knowledge. Hiring out just makes sense.

2. You'll Receive a Licensed and Insured Service

A reputable roofing contractor is licensed and insured for liability and workers' compensation purposes. This protects you from any property damage or injuries that could occur during your roofing project. If an uninsured DIYer gets injured on your roof, you could be held responsible for uncovered medical bills or other legal problems. Leave it to the licensed pros.

3. Roofing Can Be Physically Demanding

Depending on the size and pitch of your roof, roofing work can involve lots of climbing, hauling heavy materials, bending, kneeling, as well as working extended hours exposed to the outdoor elements. As professional roofers, our crews are physically conditioned for this demanding work in a way few homeowners likely are. Let us handle the hard labor while you handle life's other demands.

4. You'll Get a Warranty on Materials and Workmanship

A quality roofing contractor provides warranties that cover both materials and workmanship, giving you peace of mind on your investment. DIY roofing projects void material warranties and unless you're supremely confident in your skills, you probably won't want to offer up any homemade guarantee on your workmanship either. According to Forbes, the cost of installing a new roof is usually between $4 and $40 per square foot. On average, it's $7, which includes both the materials and the labor. Stick with the pros and get that warranty protection.

5. We Follow Safety Best Practices

On every roofing job, our crew members follow extensive safety protocols designed specifically for roofing work. We use fall protection equipment, take precautions against electrical and fire hazards, use head and eye protection, follow safe lifting procedures, and more. We also carry robust insurance policies. DIYers often wing it on safety, risking dangerous and possibly fatal accidents.

6. Our Crews Are Highly Trained and Experienced

Simply put, a professional roofing contractor does roofing work every day; we breathe this stuff! Our crews are highly trained in best-practice roofing methods and have years of on-the-job experience under our tool belts. Unless you also happen to be a professional roofer moonlighting as a homeowner, chances are we have vastly superior competency and efficiency.

7. We Follow Codes and Get Permits

As professional roofing contractors, we follow all required building codes and secure any necessary permits for roofing work. Skipping codes and permits as a DIYer risks fines, potential issues at resale due to unpermitted work, or even having to tear off and redo portions of your roofing job if an inspector identifies issues. Keep it legal and let us handle conforming to all requirements.

8. We Keep Disruption at Your Home Minimal

Since we have all the right equipment and extra helpers, roofing contractors can typically complete roofing projects with far less disruption to homeowners' day-to-day lives compared to DIYers. We'll have the heavy lifting equipment, extra crew members to share duties, and experience streamlining processes - meaning your yard, landscaping, and home interior sees the minimum impact.

9. We Include Site Protection and Cleanup

From start to finish, reputable roofing pros take extensive steps to protect your property and belongings from debris or damage during a roofing project. We'll use tarps to catch falling debris, thick drop cloths to protect exteriors, floor coverings to safeguard interiors, temporary fencing to close off access below work zones, and regimented magnet-sweeping to clean nails and staples from the surrounding yard afterward.

With so many compelling benefits to working with professional roofing services, don't risk tackling major roofing projects on your own. Place your trust in reputable local roofing contractors like us to get your roof refurbished properly and affordably. If you're in need of roof repairs, call Four Leaf Roofing & Windows today for an estimate.