The Pros and Cons of Hiring a General Contractor for Hail Damage Roofs Versus DIY
Before even considering the choice of a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project or a general contractor for your hail damage fix dilemma, do you have insurance? If so, call your insurance company if the damage is extensive because it will be less costly to pay the deductible.
On the other hand, if the hail damage fix is minimal and repairs will cost less than the deductible or there’s a possibility of an increase in insurance, then proceed with choosing between a general contractor and a DIY project.
The Pros of Hiring a Regular Contractor for Fixing Hail Damage to Roofs:
1) If you are married, your wife is probably going to stay on your back to “get the roof fixed!” A DIY project will take time because you have other priorities. Hiring a contractor will save you the aggravation of a daily nag from your precious spouse.
2) Provided you get a professional contractor who will stick to the terms of the job order, your roof will be fixed within the agreed time frame.
3) Compared to the professional roofer, you’ll be saving a lot plus you get the benefit of negotiating for some freebies with other minor home repairs or at the very least, a huge discount.
4) Depending on the time of the year, you might want to get the roof fixed as soon as possible or it could lead to nasty leaks or further damage.
The Cons of DIY (Be Concerned About the Following with a DIY Hail Damage Fix):
1) Not having the right tools is going to be a major problem because you may not be able to do the job properly or permanently. You might find yourself up on the roof again after the next hail storm
2) Hail damage to roofs will take a lot more time as a DIY project unless you have previously done this sort of repairs successfully
3) Any hail damage fix project is dangerous to life and limb. Seriously, there are too many risks, like loosing your balance, dropping a tool on someone below, damaging parts of your house that are not in need of repair, and injuring yourself. You’d be surprised how a seemingly ordinary tool can cause major damage.
The main advantage of a DIY hail damage fix is the savings, but only if you get it right the first time. Otherwise, you might as well just hire a regular contractor who is not as expensive as a professional roofer but with similar levels of expertise in fixing hail damage to roofs.
The point of hiring someone is not because of convenience alone, but because your life is far more precious than the cost of a roof repair. Furthermore, if you are a professional yourself, your time may be worth more than a day of roof repairs with a general contractor. Think of the income lost if you choose to spend your time on the hail damage fix instead of in your office.
Miller Weedn is the owner of Raintight General Contracting and an expert in fixing hail damage to roofs. Raintight General Contracting is located at 104 Oakhurst Drive, Seagoville, TX 75159. For more info on getting a pro hail damage fix in and around Dallas, Texas please call Raintight General Contracting at (214) 693-6196 or visit them online at http://www.RainTight.net.
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