Roofer vs Roof Contractor vs Roof Plumber: Which One to Call?

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Roofer vs Roof Contractor vs Roof Plumber Which
One to Call?
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• Roofs play some of the most important roles to
  keep homes livable. In addition to creating a
  barrier to keep out anything foreign, roofs
  protect the interior of your home from the
  weather and provide insulation during the hottest
  and coldest months.
• The thing is, not a lot of people would think
  about giving their roofs some TLC to ensure
  maximum functionality. Most of the time,
  homeowners only give time and attention to their
  roof when a problem is already present.

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• Now the question is, whom do you call when you
  encounter a certain issue with your roof?
• Read on and find out the differences among
  roofers, roof plumbers, and roof contractors.

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Roofer

• Roofer refers to anyone who works or fixes roofs.
  They can be licensed or unlicensed roofing
  contractors Adelaide or anyone who works for any
  roofing firm.
• While its common and acceptable for licensed
  roofing contractors to bring along unlicensed
  workers to assist with the project, its not
  advisable to hire an unlicensed roofer to work on
  his own for your roofing needs.
• That said, you might want to do some background
  checking before hiring a roofer to know whether
  they are license holders. This is to ensure they
  receive the necessary training needed to perform
  the job well.

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• Here are a few signs to know when to call a
  professional roofer
• Damaged or missing shingles
• Granule loss
• Damaged flashing
• Presence of algae and mould
• Leaking and water spots
• Moss-covered roofs

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Roofing Contractor

• A roofing contractor is someone who received a
  government-awarded license that proves they are
  fully trained and skilled to perform roof repairs
  Adelaide or roof replacements.
• There are roofing contractors who work for
  roofing companies and while they may bring along
  a crew of other skilled and trained workers, they
  are capable of handling the work on their own.
• Roofing contractors work on the same problems
  taken care of by roofers.

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Roof Plumber

• Roof plumbing is any work that involves the use
  of flashings, any part of a drainage system that
  accumulates or gets rid of storm water, or any
  connection of storm water pipes to rainwater
  tanks. It also includes the connection of storm
  water downpipes to a drainage disposal point.
• As the name suggests, roof plumbers deal with
  these specific roofing needs. This includes the
  installation of gutters, flashings, downpipes,
  rainwater tanks, etc. They can work on commercial
  and residential properties.

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• They are also able to handle sheeting and wall
  cladding projects. Roof plumbers are also capable
  of reading and interpreting technical diagrams,
  which is why theyre able to install roof
  drainage systems of different angles on
  buildings.
• Here are a few more tasks that roof plumbers take
  care of
• Measurement and installation of gutters
• Construction of ductwork joints, angled gutters
  and stop ends
• Installation of other collection devices.
• Termination of building storm water drains
  through a street kerb or a storm water drainage
  system
• Fixing roof leaks

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Why you should avoid DIY roof repairs

• While it may be tempting to get a ladder and deal
  with your roofing problems yourself, there are
  several reasons why you shouldnt do it.
• Here are some examples
• Repairing your roof yourself could void any
  material warranty
• You could make the problem worse and end up
  paying more later on
• Getting on your roof may lead to an accident or
  injury
• Poorly done repairs may lead to leaks and damage
• Lack of professional training and knowledge to
  properly perform the repairs

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• Fixing your roof DIY style can be a challenging,
  tedious, and dangerous job. Instead of attempting
  to do the work yourself, only to cause further
  damage, you need to hire the right professional
  to do the job. Knowing the differences between
  roofers, roof contractors, and roof plumbers
  allows you to conveniently seek help and deal
  with your roofing needs.
• If youre located within the Adelaide
  metropolitan area and you need help with your
  roofing needs, look no further than Roof Doctors.
  We have licensed roofing professionals
  specializing in various roof-related works. Give
  us a call on 0488 66 98 75 or click here to get a
  FREE quote.

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• Address
• 2/162 Park Terrace, Salisbury Plain SA 5109
  Australia
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• admin_at_roofdoctors.com.au
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