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Roofing services

Roofing services fall into four groups: inspection and diagnosis, targeted repair, full replacement (tear-off and re-roof), and the trim work around the roof - flashing, vents, drip edge and gutters. Most homeowners only ever need two of these: an honest inspection, and either a repair or a replacement.

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In short

What roofing services actually cover

The single most useful thing to know is that repair and replacement are different businesses. A repair fixes a specific failure - a lifted shingle, cracked flashing at a chimney, a nail pop that turned into a leak. A replacement strips the roof to the deck and starts again. A contractor who only ever quotes replacements is not necessarily dishonest, but you should get a second opinion before signing.

Age and extent decide it. If the roof is well inside its expected life and the damage is confined to one area, repair. Fixr puts typical asphalt shingle life at 20-30 years, metal at 50-70, clay and concrete tile at up to 100 years and slate at up to 150. If your asphalt roof is 22 years old and leaking in three places, you are paying twice if you patch it.

Watch out for services sold as add-ons that are really part of the job. Tear-off and disposal, underlayment, drip edge and new flashing at every penetration should all be line items on a replacement quote. If a quote is one number with no breakdown, ask for the breakdown before you compare it to anything.

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All roofing services

Each one covers what the job involves, what moves the price, and when it is the wrong call.

Roof Replacement

A full tear-off and new roof, done right the first time - most homes run $6,000-$40,000 installed.

Roof Repair

Leaks, missing shingles, and flashing fixes - most repairs run $400-$2,500.

Metal Roofing

Standing seam and metal shingle roofs that last 40-70 years.

Shingle Roofing

Asphalt shingles - the most popular roof in America, installed by vetted pros.

Flat / Low-Slope Roofing

TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen for flat and low-slope roofs.

Flat Roof Replacement

TPO, EPDM, PVC and modified bitumen - membrane choice, fall correction and ponding.

Storm Damage & Insurance

Hail and wind damage help - inspection, documentation, and the insurance claim.

Gutters

Gutter replacement and guards that protect your roofline and foundation.

Roof Inspection

A pro inspection before you buy, sell, or file a claim.

Roof Installation

A brand-new roof installed right - new builds, additions, and material switches.

Roof Leak Repair

Find the real source and seal it - most leak repairs run $150-$1,500.

Emergency Roof Repair

Fast, same-day tarping and repair when water is pouring in.

Hail Damage Repair

Free hail check, claim documentation, and a lasting fix - no storm-chasers.

Wind Damage Repair

Lifted and missing shingles fixed fast, with insurance help.

Insurance Claim Help

Get the roof your policy already owes you - documented and adjuster-ready.

Roof Maintenance

A yearly tune-up that adds years to your roof - most run $150-$600.

Roof Cleaning

Safe soft-wash moss and algae removal - most jobs run $300-$1,200.

Gutter Installation

Seamless gutters sized to your home - most installs run $1,000-$6,000.

Gutter Repair

Reseal, re-hang, and unclog sagging or leaking gutters - $150-$800.

Roof Ventilation

Balanced attic airflow that lowers bills and helps your roof last - $300-$2,500.

Skylight Installation

Add natural light without the leaks - most skylights run $1,000-$3,500.

Chimney Flashing Repair

Stop leaks around the chimney with new, watertight flashing - $300-$1,500.

Ice Dam Removal

Safe steam removal that stops winter leaks - most jobs run $400-$1,500.

Commercial Roofing

TPO, EPDM, and flat commercial systems - about $5-$15 per sq ft installed.

Mobile Home Roofing

Coatings, metal roof-overs, and replacements for manufactured homes - $1,500-$8,000.

Re-Roofing (Overlay)

A shingle overlay when your roof qualifies - $4,500-$14,000, less than a tear-off.

Gutter Guards

Leaf protection so you stop cleaning gutters - most systems run $500-$3,500.

Soffit & Fascia

Repair or replace the roof-edge boards that hold gutters and seal your eaves - $600-$3,500.

Roof Coating

Seal and extend a flat or metal roof and reflect heat - $1,000-$4,500.
How to choose

Picking the right roofing job

The judgement calls that decide the bill, before anyone quotes you.

  1. Ask for the roof measurement, not your house size

    Roofs are priced by roofing squares (100 sq ft of roof surface). A 2,000 sq ft house usually has considerably more than 2,000 sq ft of roof once pitch and overhangs are counted. Any quote should state the square count it is based on.

  2. Get the tear-off scope in writing

    Fixr puts tear-off and disposal at roughly $50-$150 per square. A quote that omits it, or quietly assumes an overlay on top of your old shingles, is not comparable to one that includes it.

  3. Insist on new flashing

    Flashing at chimneys, valleys and walls is where most leaks start. Reusing old flashing on a new roof saves the contractor a few hundred dollars and costs you the roof's watertightness.

  4. Separate the emergency from the repair

    A tarp at 9pm and a proper repair are two different visits. Pay for the tarp, then get the repair quoted in daylight by more than one company.

  5. Three written quotes, same scope

    Give each contractor the same brief. If one quote is dramatically lower, it is usually missing tear-off, underlayment or flashing - not offering a better deal.

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Before you call anyone

The wrong service call is the expensive one

Most people booking roofing work are buying a diagnosis, not a job - and the trade you pick decides what diagnosis you get. Book the wrong specialist and you pay a call-out fee to be told it is somebody else's problem.

  • Describe the symptom What you can observe, and when it started. Not what you think it is.
  • Ask what the visit includes Whether the diagnostic fee is credited against the work is a question with a real answer.
  • Get the scope in writing A number with no line items cannot be compared to a second number.
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Repair if the roof is comfortably within its service life and the damage is localized. Replace if it is near the end of its life, leaking in several places, or has widespread granule loss and curling. Fixr puts asphalt shingle life at 20-30 years, so a 20-plus-year-old asphalt roof with multiple leaks is usually a replacement.
Fixr puts a typical replacement at between one and seven days depending on size, material and complexity. Simple asphalt jobs on an average home are at the short end; tile, slate and steep or cut-up roofs take longer.
It is worth doing separately from the general home inspection if the roof is more than about 10 years old, or if the seller cannot produce paperwork for it. A general inspector looks at the roof; a roofer prices what it needs.
Rarely. It hides the condition of the deck, adds weight, traps heat and usually shortens the life of the new layer. Local codes also limit how many layers are permitted - check with your building department before anyone quotes it.
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