When your roof has leaks or other damage, do you choose to repair it or replace it entirely?
So you just discovered your roof has problems. Your immediate question: Is this fixable, or is my roof beyond repair?
Take a deep breath. Blue Collar is here to help you understand your options.
When you’re assessing issues with residential roofing, Bradenton roofing contractors should be able to give you a detailed rundown of your roof’s condition and what will work best for you. We don’t just want you to make a decision; we want you to make an educated decision. Here are some things to consider and questions to ask.
Just how bad is the issue?
As any homeowner knows, roof problems are always scary—especially leaks. But as experienced Florida roof contractors, we’ve seen it all, and we know there’s a big range from minor to major issues. Minor issues are often reparable, but sometimes major ones are, too. The first step is to get a full inspection and report on the damage.
Is the problem isolated or more spread out?
Sometimes we get up in the attic or under the roofing material, and we realize that the issue is a lot more extensive than it seemed from the outside. A roof replacement might wind up being a better—and potentially even cheaper—option than a whole series of patchwork repairs.
What quality are the current roofing materials? How good was the installation?
This is definitely one for the pros. If you weren’t the one who had this roof installed, then you probably don’t know the quality of the shingles. And unless you’re an expert, you probably can’t tell how good the installation was, either. Your current issue might be unrelated to these factors, or it could be directly related to them. Either way, bad materials and/or poor installation should be remedied. If they’re not causing this issue now, they’re probably still going to make trouble down the line.
Also, consider the financial benefits of a roofing material upgrade when it comes to your energy bills.
How old is the roof?
Sometimes it’s just a matter of deterioration over the years. You don’t want to waste money on a roof repair when you’re going to need a replacement within a year or two anyway. It might just be its time.
What can you currently afford?
Look, we absolutely understand. Sometimes big jobs like a roof replacement aren’t within your family’s current budget. We will work with you however we can to make sure you feel safe and comfortable with your roof as well as your finances. (Also remember that Blue Collar offers financing.) If you can only swing a repair right now, we’ll make sure it’s the best, most effective repair out there. We’re not in this just for one job; we’re here to build relationships.
What should you do?
When it comes to roof repairs vs. roof replacements, Bradenton homeowners have a few things to consider. Your roofing contractor should 100% help you navigate this decision by providing a detailed report on your roof’s conditions and by talking through your various options, what they recommend, and–critically–why they recommend it.
We can’t tell you what to do, but we will put all of our skill and effort into making you happy with your decision.
