Roofing repair is one thing every homeowner has to consider. The roof is the single most important part of any shelter. You cannot have it leaking or otherwise falling apart. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most expensive parts of a home to replace.
Prices can range from $5,000 to $8,000 on the low end and for ranch style roofs. There are a few factors that increase the cost. They include:
- the size of the roof
- it’s pitch or slope
- layers to remove
- using premium materials.
If you have a leaky roof you may be able to fix it yourself. You may not be a roofer or have roofing experience, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fix it. Look for all the places where the leak originates from. Once you know this you can go to those problem shingles, pull them up and apply roofing cement under them. Add roof patching fabric and more roofing cement.
When you’re getting ready to sell your home you’ll need to be sure your roof is in great shape. Most roofs are good for 20 years and some even longer depending on materials used. If you’re selling your home, you may need to hire a professional roofer. When your home’s roof is near its 20 years of usefulness buyers will want to know how this expense will be handled.
When Roofing Repair Isn’t a Choice
In this case roofing repair is not the issue. The life of your roof is. Most buyers do not want to pay to put on a new roof. So as a seller the price comes down to reflect the cost of a new roof or seller pays to put on a new roof. Of course, too, a seller and buyer might work out something separate that satisfies the lender.
If you’ve bought a home and it’s reached its 20 years of usefulness, you’ll need to consider replacing your roof. A roof doesn’t expire the way perishables do. You don’t need to replace it the day after its passes 20 years. But, you do want to pay attention to its condition and wear and tear.
For example, you’ll want to walk your roof and look for trouble spots. You’re looking for places where the roofing tar or cement has cracked. There could be damaged or curling shingles and even puddles of water collecting on the roof.
No homeowner wants these concerns. But with an experienced roofing specialist you can get your roof evaluated. A roofing company will determine if repairing it is enough. Or if a roof replacement is necessary. A roofing professional can provide both options with a plan for going forward.
Decide if you can do the work. If not than talk with a roofing professional. This way you can determine the best and most economical way forward for you and your family.
If you need help with roofing repair call us at (978) 977-3816 or visit us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRoofingMA .
