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Repair or replace? Make an informed decision.
Compare the factors that influence a repair or replacement decision, from localized leaks to broader material deterioration. These guides help you prepare for a clear discussion about your roof.
Discuss your projectIn short
What is repair versus replacement?
Repair fits when the failure is isolated and the rest of the roof still has life. Replacement fits when wear or storm damage covers several slopes, leaks keep returning, or the deck is involved. The inspection answers that before anyone writes a contract.
What to consider
The right approach depends on the roof’s overall condition, the extent of the problem, and the suitability of surrounding materials. Review the proposed scope and longer-term considerations before approving work.
Local considerations
A failed pipe boot on a ten-year roof is usually a repair. The same leak on a 22-year roof that already lost granules on the south slope is often replacement. Insurance may pay for storm damage and not for wear. That is a policy question. The roof still has the condition it has.
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- Repair or replacement? Start with condition · guide
- Roof repair · service
- Roof replacement · service
- Seven warning signs · guide
- Compare roofing estimates · guide
- Prepare for a roof inspection · guide
- Flashing leaks · problem
- Leaking skylight · problem
- Valley leaks · problem
- Chimney flashing leaks · problem
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