Replacing a roof is a considerable expense and investment in your home. Not only will it affect the safety, but the value of your home. 

We are often asked how we estimate the cost of a new roof.

Like with any home repair job, it depends. There are several factors that we look at when providing a free roof estimate:

• Square footage
• Roofing Materials
• Asphalt shingles
• Metal roofing
• Tile roofing
• Wooden shingles
• Slate roofing
• Labor costs
• Roof height and pitch
• Roofing removal costs
• Additional roof replacement materials and features
• New roof underlayment
• Replacement or repair of roof decking
• Water barriers
• Installment of new fascia boards and soffit replacement
• Roof flashing replacement
• New pipe boosts

We don’t just come out and give you an estimate based on the size of your roof. This is a significant investment, and we want to ensure your roof is installed correctly and will last. 

We know how severe thunderstorms and soaking rains can affect us in the Akron-Barberton area. More than that, they can damage your roof to the point of needing a new roof replacement. If we can repair your roof, we will let you know. Many times, the damage is beyond repair and requires a complete replacement. Here are several roof problems we’ve seen on homes in the area:

• Leaky roofs are caused by moisture from the snow in the winter going into the spring and summer months.
• Storm damage caused by high winds lifting improperly installed roofing shingles and hail or puncture damage from falling debris.
• Cracking and blistering shingles from the fluctuating temperatures in the summer months.

We get asked this often. Your home is the most exposed part of your home that is constantly put to the test. Whether it’s the major heat in the summer wearing your roof durability down or heavy rains and severe storms causing major or minor damage, your roof will need to be repaired or replaced at some point.

Depending on your homeowner’s insurance, it could cover some or all of the costs of a new roof replacement. Covered insurance events include:

• Fire
• Hail
• A Falling Tree
• Ice storms
• Heavy wind
• Tornadoes

If your roof hasn’t been maintained or installed correctly, they may not cover all of the replacement. 

On average, a new roof replacement will take 1-4 days. There are several factors we look at that determine the time:

• Weather: Weather significantly impacts the time it takes for our team to work. Rainy and windy weather may cause delays, and with cold weather, additional steps may need to be taken to ensure your roof is installed correctly.
• Roof size and steepness: As a reasonable frame of reference, the larger the roof, the longer the job will take. Houses with a steep incline will require additional measures for our crew to work safely.
• Accessibility: If your house is exceptionally close to other homes or has no paved access, this can affect the time it takes to replace your current roof. 

When getting a free roof replacement estimate, our team will give you a time frame and keep you up to date should that change.