What Happens When the Roof Keeps Getting Patched with no Results?
Once in a while, contractors will run into people who have not maintained their roof over the years, and they’ve let it gofor far too long that it’s past the point of repairs. Nothing short of a roof replacement will work. That can be a hard truth to swallow because it’s no secret that it’s a big bill to foot. Most contractors do know what’s best, and it’s not always about gaining a project to make money from; we really do have your best interests (and safety!) at heart.
An example of why it’s a good idea to take a contractor’s advice about replacing a flat roof is because at some point the fixed leaks won’t actually fix the problem.
One of our team members experienced this firsthand when he came across a job that he had inspected with his former employer and had recommended a roof replacement.
However, a new employee came on board with this same client, not knowing the prior history. The client convinced the new employee to try to patch up the roof with repairs, and many, many repairs were completed, but they never worked just as the original team member knew they would not.
The leaks were not effectively stopped because the roof was too deteriorated. Unfortunately, this situation gave the client the boldness to not pay for the work done because the leaks were not rectified even though he was told early on that a replacement was the only solution.
While this is not the typical way most cases end, it drives the point that professional roofers have the experience and know-how to fully understand the complexities of the job. Not taking their advice can create more work than necessary, not to mention the added strife between clients and contractors.
