While I love the landscape, history and culture of Calgary, the weather is a challenge.
The area experiences four distinct seasons.
Summers are hot and humid. There are pests such as mice, bees and cockroaches. Spring and fall brings downpours, high winds and even hail. We have concerns with mold and mildew due to all of the moisture. The winters are extremely long, with sub zero temperatures and record-setting snowfall. Blizzard conditions are common. The climate is tough on a roof. I should have had my roof inspected by a professional roofing contractor every year. I neglected to check on the roof or clean the gutters regularly. I ignored signs of problems with the roof, such as stray shingles in the garden. Eventually, the roof began to leak. Every time it rained, I needed to run around with pots, pans and buckets to catch the water. I finally called a roofing contractor for an estimate. I was not expecting to be told I needed a whole new roof. Because of re-roofing in the past, there was no option but to tear the roof off completely and start over. There was no way I could afford that project. My insurance wouldn’t cover it. I decided to sell the house and relocate to a warmer location. The problems with the roof prevented me from selling through conventional avenues. No way would a potential buyer ever qualify for a mortgage through a bank. I reached out to a cash home buyer. Leger Home Buyers provides free estimates within twenty-four hours. There are no fees, closing costs or delays. They accept properties in as-is condition, eliminating the need for repairs, inspections, appraisals and clean up.