Many times when I come in for a consultation, the homeowner has been told by previous roofers that they need to replace their roof ASAP! This is a high pressure selling tactic used by many salespeople, as when faced with a potential leaky roof, anyone would panic and stretch their budget or secure loans to get a roof replaced. Yet after a careful inspection of these ‘trouble’ roofs, I often reach the opposite conclusion and instead recommend targeted repairs and yearly maintenance to extend the life of the homeowner’s current roof.
Of course, this is not as lucrative as changing a roof completely, and that’s why pushy salespeople will tell you to replace your roof now, but it is the morally and environmentally responsible thing to do. I frequently lament over how many tons of garbage I dump every week from jobsites–contributing so much waste to landfills is something that truly bothers me and I try to mitigate this whenever I can. Just like a dentist tells you he/she will ‘watch’ a potentially problem tooth, the same is true for roofs. Unnecessary roof replacement is harmful to the environment and to your wallet. Choose the honest roofer–call Archer Roofing at 416-427-2437 to set up an appointment.
Cracked plaster around the chimney of this Toronto home would easily go undetected without a proper roof inspection.
Granule deposits in the gutters of this Toronto home are measured by Archer Roofing during an inspection to check for excessive loss.
This Toronto roof has seen better days and could have been maintained before getting to this point. The shingles are now disintegrating and allowing rain and other elements direct contact with the wooden decking beneath. At this point, the owners are looking at an expensive fix which could have easily been prevented by having their roof inspected even every two or three years.