If you are in the midst of a home renovation project or wondering where to find the roofers South Shields residents trust, you might be searching for some roofing secrets. There are some roofing secrets renovators don’t want you to know because these give them a competitive edge. To find out what these are, keep reading (but don’t tell any renovators that we told you)…

They leave the roofing work to the professionals

Expert renovators know when it is the right call to enlist the help of other experts.

Although the best renovators are competent enough to implement a range of home improvements themselves, they will leave all roofing work to a qualified roofer.

There are multiple reasons why this is the case:

Safety purposes– unless you are a qualified roofer with the right equipment and training, accessing a roof is not advised for safety reasons. It is unfortunately easy to become seriously injured on a roof or to endanger others if you cause tiles to fall away from the roof.
Experience and knowledge– professional roofers have a wealth of knowledge that their clients can rely upon, they will know how to solve any roofing problem that comes their way with confidence and efficiency.
Choosing the right materials– the best roofers have a knack for picking the best roofing materials for each job they work on. They will consider many factors when choosing materials that unqualified people would not consider. For example, how well a material will work in the context of the local climate. They also take into account the weight and durability of all potential materials.
Getting the job right the first time– a good roofer will complete every project to the highest possible standard. This will reduce the frequency of repairs needed down the line which means the occupier of the home will save money on roofing maintenance costs over time.

They will see if they can salvage any of the existing structure

As the old saying goes, waste not want not! When renovating a building, one way of saving money is by ensuring that any parts of the building that can be salvaged are fixed and/ or repurposed.

As previously mentioned, an expert renovator will trust the opinion of a professional roofer.

When deciding whether a roof needs repairing or replacing, a qualified roofer is always THE person to consult. Roofers understand that their clients may find major roofing works to be costly. Therefore, they will carefully assess the situation and only suggest a full roof replacement if it is the only way for a building to maintain its structural integrity or if it is what the client desires.

They will consider adding certain roof improvements to boost property value

Renovators are often looking for ways to boost the value of the property they are working on. They will also take this approach when considering the roof of a project they are working on.

One common roofing improvement that they might consider is converting the loft to add precious square footage. This can increase property value by 10-20% according to Ideal Home.

Solar panels are another enhancement that adds value. Solar energy is a godsend to UK homeowners who are trying to keep their energy bills down despite rising costs. Such is the case, that Admiral reports that on average, a home with solar panels will sell at 25% higher than houses in the same area without them.

We hope that these roofing secrets renovators don’t want you to know will help you with your next roofing project. If you are ready to get an expert roofer on board, contact us at Vantage Roofing by ringing 0191 417 3422 today. We have over 30 years of experience and offer an all encompassing range of roofing services from repairs to replacements and solar panel installation so you can’t go wrong!