If your house does not require roof replacement, what are the different roof repair costs?

Author: Carol J. Alexander Posted on December 21

Your roof can protect your entire house from natural disasters. It will be hit by wind, rain, hail and snow, and sometimes damaged. Repairing the roof is much cheaper than replacing it completely, but how do you know if repairs are only needed? This article will look at what can be repaired on your roof and how much it should cost.

According to the home service website Angi, the average roof installation or replacement cost in the United States starts at US$5,589 and can reach as high as US$11,664. It depends on the type of roof you have and the rates of the local roofing company. Flat roofs are usually cheaper and tiled roofs are more expensive.

Whether you are installing a new roof or upgrading the roof as part of the house renovation, keeping the roof well maintained and having an annual inspection by a professional is the best way to prevent any roof leaks and other problems. Roof maintenance includes removing debris such as leaves and fallen branches and clearing drains. You can check for moisture or leaks in the attic yourself, and look for missing or damaged shingles after the storm. Otherwise, according to Derek Huntziger, general manager of Midwest Roof and Solar in Minneapolis, Minnesota, “any reputable roof company will inspect your roof for free.” During the inspection, they should look for the following:

They will also use drones to look for any abnormalities in shingles. "Warping, buckling, or evidence of someone walking on the roof when it's hot, will show us problems that need to be solved," he said. He also stated that they would compare the condition of the roofing material with the installation date and calculate the expected life span of the roof. "This way homeowners can start saving money for roof replacements in case of emergency."

On the top of the roof truss, plywood or OSB roof terrace is laid. The cushion covers the deck, and wood shingles or other roofing materials (such as metal or ceramic tiles) are fixed on top of it. Fasteners must be sealed. Along the ridgeline are vents that promote airflow in the attic. Metal waterproof panels surround vents and chimneys and are laid in valleys to divert water away from areas where water may leak. Other components include the fascia attached to the drainage ditches, as well as possible box vents, skylights and copper bars to prevent algae growth.

'The roof is installed in layers. The assembly has a sequence, and they are all related to each other," Huntziger said. For this reason, it is not recommended that homeowners replace shingles here and there and call it good. "When you try to piece things together, you may It will cause damage to the roof. "

If your roof is leaking, of course you need to take some measures. However, it is best left to the professional to decide whether to repair or replace. "The starting point for all roof leaks is to determine where the moisture has entered and assess whether it can be repaired," Huntzinger said. Since the roof usually needs to be replaced every 20-30 years, professionals will consider the age of the roof before making any decision.

“Due to roof codes, installation guidelines, and manufacturing standards,” Huntzinger said, “when shingles is damaged, the bottom layer also needs to be inspected.” Failure to follow these specifications and guidelines when performing repairs may invalidate the material warranty. Therefore, in order to protect the manufacturer's warranty, the roofing contractor usually recommends replacing all materials on the entire slope where the damage is located. Otherwise, there are some roof components that can be repaired independently.

According to Huntzinger, roof components that can be repaired without disrupting the order of things include:

According to Angi, the average cost of roof repairs in the United States is US$985, ranging from US$150 for minor repairs to more than US$7,000 for major work. Of course, the final cost depends on material costs, labor costs, and the size and design of the roof. The homeowner can do some small repairs by himself. Some DIY costs for simple repairs include:

According to data from the home service website Fixr, if your roof requires more attention than these simple repairs, the labor cost for an average roofer is about $75 per hour. For larger jobs, roofers can use "squares" to refer to jobs, which is the number of shingles required to cover a 10-foot by 10-foot size. If shingles or metal needs to be replaced, the cost depends on the material cost. Some online estimates only include the cost of one square of shingles, so Huntzinger warns that these estimates may be misleading. He said that the cost also needs to include:

However, if you have enough skills to replace shingles yourself, according to Angi, the following is the average roof repair cost by type.

Because the roof is your home’s first line of defense against natural disasters, roof professionals recommend that the homeowner have a fund to pay for the necessary repairs to help the roof continue to be used within the design and expected time. Moreover, if their roofs are close to the 15-year mark, they start saving for full replacement.

Carol J. Alexander writes website copywriting, blog posts and feature articles on home renovation and construction topics at her home in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. In addition to Real Homes, notable clients include This Old House, Family Handyman and Florida Roofing magazines.

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