Roof Repair Near Me
Replacing your roof is a costly home improvement expense, so it’s important to weigh out the benefits and disadvantages to replacing vs. repairing your roof.
Nowadays, many people are quick to discard something old and replace it with something new. At Castle Roofing Group, we believe that a roof with good life span should be repaired, not replaced. If you are happy with the appearance of your roof, and the majority of your roof is still in good condition, we will repair it rather than replacing the whole roof. However, if you are planning to sell your home soon, or if you want to change the appearance of your house, you may decide to replace your roof sooner.
We recommend having more than one roofing company come out to assess the damage and the condition of your existing roof. It will benefit you to have an opinion from at least two local roofing companies with a reputation for integrity and high-quality work. When it comes to making the decision about whether to repair or replace your roof, here are a few key questions to help you decide.
1. How Old Is the Roof?
If your roof is relatively new, and you just have a leak, you can almost always opt for a roof repair. If you’re not sure how old your roof is, a good roofing company will be able to tell you how many years of use you have left on your roof.
Signs of an old roof that need replacing are:
- Curling shingles
- Cracked shingles
- Missing shingles in more than one area of the roof
- Major leak coming into the home, indicating rotten wood and structural issues
Some roof issues that simply require a repair are the following:
- Leak around a window, vent or skylight
- Minor leak coming into the home
- Missing shingles
2. What Percentage of the Roof Is Damaged?
Depending on how large the area of damage is, you can choose to just replace part of the roof. However, keep in mind that re-roofing your entire house will cost less per square foot than replacing your roof in sections. Also, while a good roofer will do everything possible to get an exact match on shingle color, you may still see variation in color from exposure to the sun over the years. That being said, if only a small portion of your roof is impacted and the rest of your roof is in good condition, a roof repair will be the best option to save money and preserve the years of use left in your overall roof.
3. How Long Do You Plan to Stay in the Home?
If you plan to continue living in your home for many years, a roof repair is a good choice for value. On the other hand, if you plan to sell your house soon, replacing the roof will be an important investment. It may be difficult to sell your home with a roof that is not in new condition. On average, homeowners in the Southeast U.S. who replaced their roofs before selling a home recover 68% of the roof replacement cost. Spending money on a new roof may not be your first choice, but if you are weighing a roof repair vs. replacement prior to selling your home, the replacement may actually save you money overall when you factor in the added value to the sale of your house.
Roof Repair vs Replacement FAQ’s
You’ll know your roof needs replacing based on the age of the roof and the overall area of damage to the roof. If you are unsure whether a roof repair or replacement is the best option, get the opinions of two or more trusted roofing companies. Many roofing companies offer free inspections.
You can fix your own roofing using DIY articles, but you should only go on your roof or take on a project like this if you have roofing experience. Roof repair is a highly specialized skill, and you can cause further damage to your roof, jeopardize your roof warranty, and impact future insure claims by trying to repair your roof yourself. Accidents while working on a roof have also caused injury and death to homeowners.
Depending on your policy, homeowners insurance will usually cover roof repair and replacement made necessary by unpreventable damage to your roof. Look at the details of your policy to see what is covered. We recommend that you first contact a reputable roofing company for a roof inspection before contacting the insurance company. This will give you stronger documentation to work with when speaking with your insurance company and submitting your claim.
Yes, you can repair half a roof. Some things to keep in mind are the cost of labor and the value of your home. Replacing the entire roof at once will cost you less per square foot in terms of labor. Secondly, the appearance of your home may be impacted if you replace only half the roof, and this could affect home value. However, if the other half of your roof is in good condition, this is an acceptable and affordable option.
Roof Inspection and Maintenance
You can prolong the lifespan of your roof with regular maintenance. On a regular basis, visually inspect your roof for any missing or damaged shingles. Keep the gutters clean, and trim any trees branches hanging over your roof. In Orlando, we don’t have to worry about ice, but if you live in a cold weather area, clear your roof of ice and keep your chimney in good condition to prolong the life of your roof. Have your roofing company come out on an annual or 6 month basis to do routine inspection and maintenance of your roof for maximum lifespan.
Roof Repair Orlando
At Castle Roofing Group, we are experts in roof repair and replacement, and we are proud of our reputation for integrity. See our customer reviews to learn more about the quality of our service. It is our pleasure to assist you in making this important decision about whether to repair or replace your roof. We treat our customers like family because your satisfaction with your roof is our priority at the end of the day. Schedule your free roof inspection and estimate online, or call us today at (407) 477-2823.
