This is the time of year when rough weather patterns and constant precipitation can cause serious damage to the roof of your home. When this happens, it’s best to address it quickly so you don’t have to deal with leaks and high power bills.
However, you really don’t want to overpay. Here are some of the best ways to find a great deal on a new roof without spending an arm and a leg!
How to Get a Great Deal on a New Roof
Get an Inspection
This should be your first order of business if you think something is wrong with your roof. If you’ve noticed a few missing shingles after a storm, it’s hard to tell if the issue is relatively minor or might be evidence of major problems. You may notice a leak following heavy rainfall, though this is also hardly conclusive. You want to make sure you understand what you need. That’s where an inspection comes in.
On average, you’ll pay roughly $200 for a roof inspection. This will give you valuable information about the kind of damage you’re dealing with and how much you should be paying to have it fixed. It’s hard to put a price on knowledge, but this price is quite reasonable.
Check Your Warranty
Do you have a home warranty? Maybe you got one when you bought the house, or took one out yourself in case such an event arose. If you can’t remember, double check your records. Even if you don’t have a home warranty, it’s possible that the roof itself is under warranty from the manufacturer of the materials.
If this is the case, you can find out through your inspector. They’ll likely be able to tell you who provided the materials for the roof, and if you call the manufacturer you can ask about the roof’s warranty. If your roof is still under warranty, you could save a lot of money on repairs!
On a related note, you might also not be on the hook for repairs to your roof. If you live in a townhome community, for instance, it might be the Home Owner’s Association’s job to repair any damaged roofs. If this is the case, you should contact your HOA and have them get a contractor on the job to repair the damage right away. That’s what you pay HOA dues for, after all!
Consult a Few Contractors
If you have to foot the bill for the repairs yourself, you’re going to want to keep your options open. Consult a few different contractors and get a couple of quotes before you decide on who you’re going with. You can ask your inspector for a few recommendations and then compare prices once you get back the quotes. It’s also a good idea to ask for recommendations from friends, family or colleagues who may have had roofing work done. It helps to get opinions from people you know and trust.
Make sure you know how much it would cost to simply repair the damage versus just replacing the whole roof. If the damage to your roof is severe enough, you may well need to replace the entire thing. While this will certainly cost much more, it will increase the overall value of your home and could be preferable if the damage is severe enough.
Generally, a big factor in whether or not you’ll replace could come down to how old the roof is. If it’s nearing the time it would need to be replaced anyway, maybe now is a good time to get that work done.
Don’t Procrastinate
The sooner you pull the trigger on finding out what’s wrong with your roof and getting the repairs scheduled the better. If you leave your house with a damaged roof for an extended period of time, you could end up with a significantly higher bill for the repairs. A damaged roof naturally leads to more damage, as water and wind cause more and more shingles to blow away and more leaks to enter your home.
The sooner you act, the less you’ll spend on the repairs. If you’re worried about the price, consider various financing options such as taking out a loan or a finance plan through the roofing company. If you act quickly, you can keep your home from incurring further damage. This not only guarantees that your home will be much safer, it also means it won’t lose more value: in fact, it’ll only go up in value with a new roof!
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