Roof Inspections & Cost

Just because your old roof isn't leaking doesn't mean it's not in need of replacementand if you wait until you actually notice a leak typically structural damage has already occurred. Act before the damage is already done and it is never a bad idea to have a professional take a look if you are not sure. Understanding when it is time to replace your roof and about how much this will cost you is important to know!

How Old Is The Existing Roof?
The first question you should ask yourself is how long have I had my roof? A properly installed asphalt roof should easily last 20-25 years and possibly longer. It also depends on how many layers of roofing you have and if your roof was properly ventilated. Take a look at your roof and see if you notice anything obviously unusual sags in the roofline that could possibly indicate rotted sheathing, shingles curling, and lifting indicating they are expired and in need of replacing.

Cost:
Replacing a roof is one of the costliest upgrades a homeowner can make. Roofers look at several variables to determine the price of a new roof, including its size, pitch, accessibility, and cost of materials. Because of this, prices for a new roof can range drastically. A new roof can cost as low as $5,000 for an asphalt shingle roof — the most commonly used roofing material in America — to $25,000 and up for higher-end roof types.

The Roof’s Size:

There are many factors that go into deciding the cost of a roof. A roof’s size is the largest cost factor. Roofers charge per roofing square. A 10-by-10-foot (100 square feet) area is equal to one roofing square. “For example, if we’re working on a roof that is 3,000 square feet, it’s broken down into 30 squares,”.

The Roof’s Pitch or Slope:
Other than the size of the roof another variable in pricing is the pitch or slope of a roof. A roof with a pitch of about a 8-12 ratio — the first number represents the height and the second the length — or higher isn’t walkable and may require extra safety harnesses and equipment. “A roof of 8:12 or greater is a steep roof, and we charge more money for that, ”The work just goes a lot slower with a steep roof.

Accessibility To The Roof:

Ensuring that we can easily get all of the equipment we need to do the job to the location is very important. “Can we get a truck in there [close to the house]?”. “Can we back the truck against the house? If not, we’ll have to carry [the materials] all the way out to the trucks, and that can be more expensive.” Tearing off a heavier roof can also increase labor costs. This will not only increase the cost but also the amount of time needed to complete the job.

While these are not all of the factors that contribute into the cost of a roof these are the biggest ones.

 
Before hiring a roofing company, the National Roofing Contractors Association recommends checking that its workers are licensed and insured. Ask to see a copy of the roofer’s proof of insurance!

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