Should I Repair or Replace My Roof

Your roof is arguably the most important portion of your home’s exterior.  It provides so many benefits to your home including boosting your home’s curb appeal and resale value, adding another layer of insulation for your roof, and last but not least, protecting your home from the elements and pests. With so much to gain from a properly installed roof, it is important to ensure that you keep your roof in good repair. If your roof has some structural issues, take a look at our guide to learn whether you should replace or repair your roof!

Age

The first thing you should consider before deciding whether to replace your repair your roof is to consider its age. Asphalt shingle roofs tend to last around 20-30 years. If your roof is closing in on being 20 years old and it’s beginning to suffer from leaks and other maintenance issues, you should simply replace the roof. If you repair a roof that is nearing the end of its lifespan, you will end up fixing one repair just to have another pop up in a few months.  If your roof is approaching 20 years of age, replace your roof to ensure your home is properly protected.

Damage

Another thing to consider when trying to decide on repairing or replacing your roof is the extent of the damage. If your home is missing a few shingles that have blown away in random locations, you may be able to replace the few problem shingles and have a structurally sound, well-maintained roof.  However, if your roof is facing water damage, that is a different story.  If you are able to easily pinpoint the cause of the leak and patch it, then you don’t need to worry about your replacing your entire roof.  However, if the water damage appears to be getting worse and every time you think you’ve addressed the leak the water spot just keeps growing, replace the roof. Water damage can quickly cause extreme damage to your home, so you don’t want to play around with a roof leak.

Selling Your home

Finally, repairing or replacing your home’s roof comes down to how long you intend to be in the home.  Is your roof missing a few shingles but you plan on staying put for at least a few more years? You can repair the roof and keep your home protected.  On the other hand, are you planning on selling your home in the near future? Prospective buyers, whether or not they know that your roof lost a few shingles, will not want to buy a home that hasn’t had a new roof installed in over twenty years.  Roof replacements will increase the value of your home and you will see a large return on your investment through resale value, so if you have any thoughts of selling your home in the near future, consider replacing your roof to keep your home properly protected!

Contact us today

Interested in replacing your home’s roof? Our team is ready to help! Reach out to us today at (781) 246-5622 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your roof replacement needs!