Many homeowners ignore tiny problems that they see, figuring they can simply come back to it later. You’ve probably done this before. A small leak is easy to place a bucket under. A dented or clogged gutter can be fixed later. Right?
Not so much.
Anything can be ignored, but the outcome is often not desirable. Let’s look at an example:
Pretend you notice a teenie-tiny missing shingle. Is this really a big deal?
Well, that little missing shingle was protecting the underlayment of the roof beneath. Without it, water begins to seep into the interior of the roof. This turns into a minuscule leak that can easily soak into the attic insulation, weaken the roof decking, and seep into walls or ceilings. This leak leads to mold, impacting the air quality and the health of those living in the home. As the moisture keeps building up. By the time you notice water dripping through the interior of your ceiling, you may already have a large build up of mold or mildew, and the roof structure has greatly weakened. This leads to sagging, wood rot, or even collapse in extreme cases.
The longer you ignore a problem, no matter how small, the bigger that issue becomes.
Do you see how they spiral?
Don’t let this happen. Our inspections are free. They cost you nothing. If you catch a small problem right away, you can fix it— often with the help of home insurance— and be done with it.
Take care of your home and let us help you. Call us today!
