Need a couple of roofing repairs done and do not know if I actually need a roofer to do it. Has anybody ever attempted pretty simple roofing repairs themselves? Or, do you know of a link to a good website that shows me how? Or, can somebody suggest a roofer in the Houston Galveston Texas area that gives investors a fair price? I do about 4 or 5 houses a year and most need new roofs!
Plenty of youtube videos on how to repair shingles. key thing is pitch of the roof and if you (or person you plan on doing the repairs) is comfortable with the heights. Follow safe recommendations, ladder placement, safety rope, how to walk on the roof etc.
Also, it would be wise to look at the decking condition from inside the attic where you plan on walking. I found there is a crack/split/missing chunk of decking (the wood under the shingles). if I had stepped on that shingle, my leg would most certainly end in the attic or below!
I plan to install some bathroom vents, because previous owner cheaply just vented into the attic (a no-no).
FYI, in my city, no permit is required for small repairs. larger roof replacements require permits. check your city permit requirements.
Ty! Good points and good idea about checking in the Attic. I'm going to do that now. I appreciate your response, it sounds like you have a lot of good knowledge!
Need a couple of roofing repairs done and do not know if I actually need a roofer to do it. Has anybody ever attempted pretty simple roofing repairs themselves? Or, do you know of a link to a good website that shows me how? Or, can somebody suggest a roofer in the Houston Galveston Texas area that gives investors a fair price? I do about 4 or 5 houses a year and most need new roofs!
Actually the instructions are on a bundle of shingles. Thats how I learned and then became a pretty accomplished roofer. What they wont tell you on the bundle is your specific code. Houston needs hurricane code and Galveston county adopted a pseudo Miami Dade type code right after Ike. Fair warning, the inspector in Galveston is a bear I hear.
They say he will red tag his Grandma.
I have never met him though and he may be a nice guy.
I would ask around at the McCoys either in Galveston or Houston and get referrals. I would rather have one insured than not. If they mess up you have recourse. If I was younger I would come and do it for you but my knees wouldnt hold out.