Equipment & Tools-Repairing a roof requires more than just shingles, nails, and a hammer.   More damage will occur if repairs are made with inadequate or improper equipment.   Again, safety comes first.   Helmets, work boots, safety harnesses, and respirators will be provided for professional roofers.   They will bring extension ladders which can bear a lot of weight as well as ladder hooks for stability.

It’s Risky-It seems simple enough to climb up your roof, so grab a tall ladder and do so.  However, after you climb the ladder and reach roof height, things will start to become a little scary.  Once you’re up there, you’ll realize how high you really are and how steep your roof is.  Pitch refers to how steep the roof is; it may be too steep for you to walk on.

Potential Damage to the Structure-Even if the roof is extremely level, you might not be able to walk on it securely.  The building may suffer wood rot behind the shingles.  You risk injuring yourself and doing more harm when you walk on a vulnerable spot.

Resources-To fix a shingled roof, you’ll need shingles.   When buying new shingles, it’s crucial to make sure they match the color of the previous ones.   A repair project will stand out like a sore thumb if the shingles are not comparable.   If you intend to sell your house, the roof’s lack of professional repair will put off potential buyers.

Warranties and Insurance-Your home insurance will pay for repairs if a storm or other weather-related incident damages your roof.  However, your claim can be denied if you damaged the roof while performing the repairs yourself.  Your insurance company won’t cover anything since you fixed your roof yourself instead of hiring a professional roofer. Repairing your own roof could potentially nullify both the manufacturing and original roofing provider’s warranties.

Time and Frustration-The work can be finished quickly by a competent roofer.  This is their profession, and they are specialists at it.   You don’t have time to start a repair and then put it off further.   Weather-exposed roofs may make pre-existing damage worse.