If you own your home, you need to keep up on the maintenance. Part of that maintenance includes routine service calls. If you aren't scheduling routine service calls for your roof, you might not be providing the care that your home needs. Unfortunately, those missed service calls can increase your risk for serious roofing problems. Here are just five reasons you should stay on top of roofing services. 

Repairs

When you think of roofing repairs, large projects probably come to mind. This could include repairs for significant damage following a seasonal storm. However, it's not just the significant damage that needs to be repaired. Repairs can include the replacement of missing shingles or the application of additional adhesive for loose shingles. That's why it's important that you schedule routine roofing services. When you schedule routine service calls for your roof, those minor repairs can be taken care of in a timely manner. 

Cleaning

If you're like most homeowners, you may not realize that your roof needs to be cleaned from time to time. This is especially true where environmental issues are concerned. For instance, if you live in a windy region of the country, routine cleaning will remove the dirt and sand that can build up on your roof. If you live in a region of the country that experiences high humidity levels, routine cleaning will remove the algae that can grow on your roof. One of the benefits of scheduling routine services is that roof cleaning can be taken care of during those appointments. 

Inspections

If you haven't had an inspection conducted on your roof in the past few years, you might be at a disadvantage. You might not know this, but an annual roof inspection can provide you with much-needed information regarding the condition of your roof. That information can help you stay on top of issues that are affecting your roof, and your home. For instance, damage caused by hail might not be visible to the naked eye. Luckily, your roofing contractor can identify hail damage during those annual inspections. As an added benefit, annual inspections can also help you know when it's time to replace your roof. 

Warranty

Finally, if you've invested in a new roof, and you want to keep the warranty in good standing, you need to schedule routine service calls. Most roof warranties require proof of proper maintenance, which is what you'll have when you keep up with routine service calls.

For more information about maintaining your residential roofing, contact a local company, like Matera Roofing.