Safety Tips for Inspecting Your Roof

As one of the most reputable roofing companies in Kingston, safety is always our top priority! While we encourage home and business owners to get in touch with us when it comes to roof inspections, we understand that you may want to inspect your roof on your own from time to time.

It is very important to regularly inspect your roof to check for missing shingles, remove debris, and pick up on any potential issues. In this article, we’ll provide you with a few useful safety tips for inspecting your roof.

Check the Weather

You want to inspect your roof on a warm, sunny day. So check the weather ahead of time and plan your roof inspection for a day when there is a 0% chance of rain. You don’t want to end up slipping and sliding all over your roof.

Prepare Ahead of Time

Plan ahead of time by scheduling a day and gathering all the tools and equipment you’ll need for the inspection.

Let Someone Know

It would be preferable to have someone watching you as you climb up onto the roof to do your inspection. This way, if anything happens, there is someone to help. If no one is around, at least call someone to tell them your intentions so they know to check up on you later.

Use a Stable Ladder

To get up onto the roof, you should use a stable ladder that won’t move as you climb it. Getting onto the roof is one of the most dangerous parts of the entire inspection, so make sure you have stable footing and trust in your ladder as well as the rest of the equipment you plan to use.

Know Your Limits

Only you know what your body is capable of. Climbing around on a roof, especially a slanted one, takes a moderate degree of physical fitness and dexterity. If you don’t feel 100% confident, then don’t do it. The last thing you want to deal with is an injury from slipping and falling.

If you ever feel nervous about inspecting your roof on your own, please get in touch with the expert team at DM Roofing, one of the best roofing companies in Kingston. Our team can handle all your roofing needs, including new roof installation.

Sarah Taylor

My husband and I bought a fixer-upper a few years ago knowing that the roof would need to be replaced sooner rather than later. We approached several companies for quotes in January/February to re-shingle the roof and put plywood down underneath. We contacted DM Roofing, who was recommended to me by several co-workers. We chose DM Roofing for a number of reasons: 1. Their competitive quote 2. The timeline they could get the work done (far and away the best timeline of anyone we reached out to) 3. Friendliness 4. Prompt and professional responses Darren was able to cut me a deal on the shingles and plywood and gave me a further discount on the remaining unused shingles, which we are planning to use for our shed. The actual work was really well done. Everyone I spoke to on site were very nice and considerate of our property. They finished most of the work by the time I got home and returned the second day only because they ran out of cap for the edges. After the work was done, we asked them to cut out an area for a plumbing vent (for a future project), which they did for us with no issue. I really appreciated every step of the process with Darren and his team. I would recommend them to anyone.

Barbara Savage

We recently had DM Roofing replace the shingles on our garage roof. They were friendly, hardworking and left a clean workspace when done. Great job!

sheila garsnell

DM Roofing replaced my roof. On time, professional workers and the clean up was great. Very happy with the job.

Susan Garsnell

Built a brand new house. Dm roofing did the job for my family. Not only were the guys pleasant but efficient. They arrived when they said they would and left the place spotless. I would recommend them wholeheartedly

Loretta C

I was unfortunately behind one of their work trucks and if they do roofs the way they drive I’d never hire them.

John Karagianis

Excellent roofing service. Honest, efficient, cost effective, knowledgable and highly professional. I have nothing but praise for my new roof, and the cost matched their initial quote. This is the second time I have used their services. Impressed both times.

Zhao Lu

DM roofer delivered the job professionally, smooth communication and reasonable price. Excellent!

Myra Lee

I had a good enough experience with DM Roofing in terms of the initial sales and installation experience. However, trying to get them to come back to fix small issues was like pulling teeth. It feels like some jobs are too small for them to bother with, which is disappointing.

jacques leblanc

My roof was leaking called DM roofing. They gave me a quote within 15 minutes and started the job 3 days later. The crew that did the roof were very knowledgeable and very efficient, Satisfied with the job done. No complaints

Garry Dion

DM Roofing installed our Shingles 18 yrs ago and did a super job. Recently I had a concern about the roof after the last snow, wind, and warm weather. Called Darren , he came, inspected the roof and Assured me that everything would be ok after a few adjustments and I followed up with his recommendations. This is in the process of being done. Thanks Darren.