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Rain, wind, and heavy storms can all wreak havoc on your home and, of course, your roof. Damage to your roof can be a serious cause for concern, but many homeowners put off getting the roof repair they need. 

Here are the biggest reasons you should repair your roof right away and how repairs save you money in the long run!

 

Roof Damage Worsens Over Time

A damaged roof isn’t going to get better by itself and will only worsen over time, putting the safety of you and your family at risk. Although it can be tempting to shrug off minor damage to your roof as an inconvenience, immediate repairs prevent even minor issues from becoming larger ones. 

Roof damage, be it big or small, needs prompt attention to prevent it from worsening. So even if just a few shingles are missing from your roof or you have slight gutter damage after a storm, you must contact experienced roof repair professionals as soon as possible to prevent your damage from worsening. 

 

Repairs Become More Costly the Longer You Wait

Damage to your roof can get more serious over time, which means roof repairs become more costly the longer you wait. Minor damage may seem insignificant now; however, water, wind, insects, and even animals can take advantage of weakened areas, leading to more significant structural issues. 

The snowball effect from roof damage can lead to internal issues like damaged insulation, electrical, drywall, and paint. Long-term damage is even worse!

 

Roof Leaks Can Lead To Mold and Structural Issues

Leaky roofs left unattended are guaranteed to result in water damage to your home, which can lead to hazardous mold growth and structural issues.

Mold is not only unhealthy and potentially dangerous for the home’s residents, but it can also saturate insulation, drywall, and wood leading to expensive and inconvenient home repairs. 

Continual water exposure leaves the home’s structural beams at risk of rot. Over time, unattended decay could lead to the collapse of the roof or internal walls.

 

Ignoring a Roof Fix Can Lead To Needing a New Roof

The larger the issue, the more money it costs to fix, and the worst-case scenario for missed roof repairs is a costly roof replacement.

If you wait too long to address roof damage, you may wind up needing a whole new roof altogether. Too much damage to your roof can pose serious threats to the entire structure of your home. A roof that’s sustained too much damage and gotten worse over time inevitably is better off replaced than repaired.

 

Roof Issues Make It Harder To Sell Your Home 

Repairing roof damage after your home is listed can result in costing more than the roofing company’s bill.

Financial institutions require a professional home inspection to meet mortgage funding requirements. Therefore, inspection reports will undoubtedly include any roof issues which can result in the buyer reducing their offer, or worse, backing out of the purchase altogether.

At that point, you will need to agree to repair the roof as part of the purchase agreement, or lower the asking price of your home, often for much more than the repair cost.

 

Nip Your Roof Problems in the Bud!  

As one of Ontario’s most trusted roofing companies for more than 28 years, the roof renovation and repair experts at Let It Rain have serviced residential properties like yours to keep roof damage at bay, for good.  

Get an estimate from Let It Rain on your roof repair today, or call at 1-877-686-7246 to learn more!