READY. SET. SPRING. In the Las Vegas area we typically have no rain; unless it is the end of March/ beginning of April. For the past couple of weeks have been getting more rain than we have gotten all year, and I am sure you know by now if you do or do not have a roof leak. Roof leaks are very important to manage because it does not only ruin the roofing, it ruins the dry wall where it was leaking, and everything under it if it is not caught in time. Having a home warranty that covers most if not the entire repair really comes in handy this time of year. The next thing you are probably thinking is “how do I know if my home warranty covers roof repairs/leaks?” Roof damage can happen at any time, but there’s never a convenient time to get a roof leak. Whether it is hail, heavy rains, trees, or simply aging shingles, roof leaks can allow damaging moisture into your home. With home warranty roof leak coverage, you can take care of roof leaks quickly before they become a larger problem. Roof Leak coverage is not standard in your home warranty policy, but you can easily add it on, or call your home warranty and see if they have the package available to purchase. Even though this is not typically in your package, adding it is very smart because it can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs if you do end up getting a roof repair. Roof leaks are very bad for your home, even if you have a minor leak repair, it can cause MAJOR damage to your home. Roof leaks hardly ever make themselves known on sunny days, but when it is pouring rain and all of a sudden you have a puddle on the kitchen floor. When calling your home warranty company and reporting even a small leak repair, they typically send out a vendor to repair the roof immediately, because of the damage that can be caused if it is not repaired properly. Before you even get a roof leak there are some things you can do to keep your roof in good condition and to prevent leaks. Keep it clean! Even the smallest debris can rot and cause damage to the top of your roof without you even knowing. After your roof is clean you are going to want to check for loose shingles or broken ones and get those repaired before it allows rain/ moisture into the roof of your home in Las Vegas. If you have trees next to your home, try and keep the branches trimmed and away from your Las Vegas home, because that will avoid them to damage the top of your home. It will also discourage animals not to climb on your roof. After a heavy rain storm, you will want to check your attic for any water damage that might have gotten through before it starts to damage other parts of your home. Those are just some of the ways you can keep your roof in good condition during this rainy time of year. Maintaining a healthy roof will not only save you money, but will also save you a home warranty deductible you will have to pay. Get out there and check your roof!!