Can someone besides a roofer help me get ready for monsoon season?

Not every roof-smart monsoon precaution requires a visit from a roofer. You also can call on these specialists to help you get your roof ready for the rainy season:

• A home inspector can help you scout for leaks and potential problems.
• A gutter installer can set you up with gutters and downspouts that will carry water away from the house so it doesn’t wind up underneath of it, where it can create foundation problems.
• A company that specializes in lightning protection can install lightning rods and probably will offer whole-house surge protection to guard your home and expensive electronic equipment.
• A landscape service can trim branches away from your roof so they won’t break off and slam into your shingles or foam roof, which can cause damage.
• A handyman can cover problem areas with tarps, check skylights and your rooftop air conditioner, and spot other potential problems that other specialists can resolve before it starts raining.

Before you hire any home-improvement contractor, verify that the person has a valid license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. For Rosie’s trusted partners, visit the Rosie on the House Referral Network.

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