Your roof protects you from the elements, so naturally you want to keep it in the best shape possible. Roofs are so important that when shopping for homes, most people inquire about the roof when looking into a home that they won’t be the first owners of. The reason for this is simple, purchasing a home with a roof that is in disrepair can be singlehandedly one of the most expensive mistakes you make when home shopping.

You may have moved into a home with a roof that could use some work, or perhaps you’re the first owner but it’s been a decade or more of wear and tear, whatever the reason, there comes a time to decide whether repair or replacement is ideal.

When to Repair Your Roof

Repairing your roof is going to be the course of action for most homeowners. After all, with skilled workers much can be accomplished to fix your existing roof and add years to its lifespan.

The key to roof repair is like many things to be proactive.

  • Damaged shingles or tiles
  • Leak in your roof
  • Damaged flashing
  • Granular loss
  • Rotting wood

These are some of the most common issues that warrant roof repair. If you notice the signs of these issues cropping up, professionals such as R4 Roofing can fix the issue with ease to improve the integrity of your roof and keep it going for many more years to come.

That being said…if these small issues are left unattended, they can spiral into much worse conditions. The issue—especially with homes that were preowned, is that it is hard to know how well a roof was taken care of before you owned the home.

Leaks in your roof, damaged flashing, granular loss, and wood rot can all snowball into taking years off of the life of your roof. At some point, repairs can become costly to where you may just simply reconsider replacing the roof.

When Should You Replace Your Roof?

  • Widespread shingle wear
  • Bald spots all over the roof
  • Major leak(s) in your roof (can also precipitate far reaching rot)
  • Sagging roof
  • Your roof fails an inspection

All of these points are major reasons you should consider a roof replacement. A repair can only help so much when the entire structure is compromised. Roof repair can be expensive, we know that. Repairs can be great for delaying a roof repair until a more ideal time.

As mentioned, repairs eventually become costly enough to make you question whether the current roof is worth saving. On average, it costs $5-10 thousand to replace a roof. The price fluctuates greatly depending on the choice of materials. What shingles you choose will have a dramatic impact on the price, but remember that cheaper is not always better.

For example, architectural shingles are pricier than 3-tab shingles, but offer many benefits for that extra money. They have 50% more resistance to wind and typically come with a longer warranty. Roof replacement has many different avenues of choice like this that dictate the price.

Roof Repair Phoenix AZ

Ultimately, you get what you pay for, but that doesn’t mean that the priciest choice is always the best choice.

R4 Roofing has maintained a stable of clients because we’re honest with our clients. We will assess your roofing needs and determine where you get the most bang for your buck.

Contact R4 Roofing today for your roof replacement or roof repair in Phoenix AZ.