It is important that you keep your roof in good condition. Once your roof is damaged, fix it right away. It is important because this can lead to more problems that will be more expensive to repair. If you do not fix it right away, you will also have to deal with its consequences. In some cases, you will need to hire someone to do the job, see to it that you hire a licensed contractor. He will see to it that all the damages on your roof are dealt with properly. This is also required by most home insurance.