Repair vs. Replacement: When a New Roof is the Best Choice

The Core Question: Repair or Replace?

When assessing roof damage, several factors need to be weighed: the age of your roof, extent of damage, cost of repairs vs. replacement, and remaining expected lifespan of the existing system.

Key Signs It’s Time to Replace, Not Repair

Your roof is likely past cost-effective repair if it’s more than 20 years old with widespread granule loss, if damage covers more than 30% of the roof surface, or if you’re experiencing recurring leaks in multiple locations.

When Repair Makes Sense

Repair is the right choice when your roof is less than 15 years old, damage is isolated to a small area, and the estimated repair cost is less than 25% of replacement cost. Localized storm damage on an otherwise healthy roof is a classic repair scenario.

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