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I need to replace my roof. I want to do it myself. Should I go for it of I should hire a roofing contractor?
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In my area a building permit is required for everything except painting.
On obvious exterior stuff (like a roof) it is hard to imaging a DIY job won’t get caught.
My city has Code Compliance vehicles driving around for this purpose.
Assuming a contractor is used, do all diligence to ensure they have a good history and insurance.
If DIY, do work correctly and safely.
Roofing could be a risky if its done by someone who is not skilled and experienced. So it is always safe to hire a roofing contractor.