How to Tell if it is Time to Call a Roofer

From siding to gutters and obvious roofing concerns, a full-service roofer has the skills and equipment to keep your house a warm and well-protected haven. If you're experiencing the kinds of issues detailed below, you probably should call a roofer.

1. It's raining inside

This is probably the most obvious problem that would clue you into the need for roofing services. While strategically creating a bucket obstacle course throughout your house might be a short-term solution, if you wait too long, you could see the list of problems caused by the leak continue to grow. Of course, as that list grows, so will the cost associated with solving the problem. Instead of waiting for another major storm, you need to get this kind of major issue fixed as soon as possible.

Many roofing services have an emergency team that can come out to cover the problem areas with plastic or other temporary coverings until they can come out to do a thorough repair job.

2. Your gutters are becoming gardens

While there are appropriate ways to grow a rooftop garden without compromising the integrity of your home's construction, unintentionally planted trees can lead to major problems. When seedlings begin in gutters and begin to develop root systems, the weight associated with the dirt and water that's being retained can cause your gutters to break or come apart from the edge of your roof.

When that happens, you fail to receive the benefits that the gutters are intended to give. The water that will now run straight to your foundation can cause flooding and even permanent foundation problems. Don't wait until you see trees growing to get your gutters cleaned. While this is a task many homeowners choose to do themselves, it's also something you can hire a roofer to do.

3. Your siding is rotting away

Maybe the idea of wood siding rotting away sounds a bit extreme, but it can happen, over time. Perhaps it still looks okay, but it could use a fresh coat of paint. Instead of tackling that major project, you might want to consider a maintenance-free option such as aluminum or vinyl siding.

Some roofing companies can install these products for you, along with matching gutters and, of course, new roofs.

Whether your home's exterior problems relate directly to your roof or are specific to your gutters or your siding, hiring a roofer is probably the best step you can take.