How to tell if your roof needs repair or replacement.
Your roof is easy to ignore until it starts leaking. By then, you're not just patching shingles. You might be looking at water damage inside your New Jersey home.
So how do you know whether a repair will do the job, or it's time for a full replacement? Here's how we look at it.
01 //Start with the age of your roof
Most asphalt shingle roofs last roughly 20 to 30 years, depending on the material and how they were installed. If yours is pushing that range and giving you trouble, a replacement usually makes more sense than another repair.
A younger roof with a single problem spot, like a few missing shingles after a storm, is often a quick repair.
02 //Signs you can probably repair
- A few missing or cracked shingles in one area
- A small, isolated leak with no widespread damage
- Minor storm damage that you caught early
- Flashing that's come loose around a vent or chimney
If the damage is contained and the rest of the roof is solid, a repair is usually the smart, affordable call.
03 //Signs you're looking at replacement
- Leaks or water stains showing up in multiple rooms
- Shingles curling, buckling, or balding over large areas
- A roofline that visibly sags
- You keep repairing the same roof over and over
When problems are spread out or keep coming back, repairs just delay the inevitable. Replacing the roof costs more up front, but it saves you from pouring money into a failing one.
04 //When in doubt, get an inspection
You don't have to guess. A free roof inspection tells you what's actually going on and what your options are. We'll give you a straight answer and a written estimate, not a sales pitch.