If you’re looking to hire a roofer in Bradenton, the key is to get it done before hurricane season hits.
Not only can we ensure that your roof is in tip-top shape to withstand the storms, but hurricane season also keeps us very busy! We pride ourselves on serving our customers ASAP to get their roofs repaired or installed the right way and with minimal interruption in their lives.
But hurricane season often means delays. Especially after the catastrophic storms from 2024, Bradenton roofing companies were in very high demand—either to perform repairs or just to help homeowners with effective, secure, and safely installed roof tarping. (Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Parrish homeowners are still calling us about damage done by Milton.)
And not only does high demand take up our time, but it also takes up a lot of supplies. Even if we can get you scheduled after a storm, we might still see delays in getting our materials.
So, as they always say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Here are a few ways you and your favorite Bradenton roofing contractor can maintain and prepare your roof before the storms come.
Schedule a Roof Inspection and/or Maintenance Visit
Obviously this is paramount. Roofing issues rarely come out of nowhere.
A roofing maintenance visit or roof inspection with Blue Collar Roofing can:
- Identify minor issues that might be exacerbated by a hurricane.
- Inform you about other issues (poor installation, inadequately sealed vents or chimneys, architectural features that cause common issues) that might become a problem in the future.
- Give you a report on the overall condition of your roof.
- Advise you about proactive steps to take to preserve and prolong the life of your roof.
- Provide you with an opportunity to ask questions and talk face-to-face to an experienced Bradenton roofer.
Schedule Necessary Repairs ASAP
Every climate has ways to threaten roofs, and in Florida we have a lot of natural threats. Sunshine, humidity, heat, rain, termites, bugs and other pests all take their toll. But hurricanes? Those are often the biggest—and most sudden—problem.
Weaknesses in your roof, even if they can still withstand all those other natural threats, will be catastrophically exposed by strong wind and rain. Even a small roofing problem doesn’t just progress; it grows exponentially. It lets the storm under your defenses. It’s a weak spot that allows the storm to cause huge problems.
We understand that everyone has busy lives and there are always lots of things to do. But we do hope that you will prioritize your roof. Just make the call! We will work out a schedule that works best for you and your family.
Prune Your Trees/Clean Your Gutters
These are outside of our control, but they are all a part of protecting the work we do. Overhanging branches post an immediate threat to your roof, especially in high winds. Clogged gutters can expose your roof to prolonged pooling, which damages shingles and promotes rot and mildew growth.
The Bottom Line: The Sooner, the Better
We’re already entering May, with hurricane season officially just weeks away. There are many things that are out of our control, including the weather, the demand for roofing companies in Bradenton, Parrish, and Lakewood Ranch, and potential materials shortages.
But what we can control is the condition of your roof. We’d love to have the opportunity to address that before the storms come.
Deckard & Company