Start with an inspection
You can’t judge a roof’s condition from the driveway. Hail bruising, worn granules, lifted shingles and soft decking are hard to see from the ground, and walking a roof yourself is risky. A professional inspection with photos is the right place to start any repair or replacement decision.
Signs a repair is enough
- Damage is limited to one area of the roof.
- A few shingles are missing or damaged, and the rest of the roof is in good shape.
- A leak traces back to flashing around a chimney, wall or vent.
- A cracked or worn pipe boot is letting water in.
In these cases, our roof repair team can usually fix the problem without a full replacement.
Signs it’s time to replace
- Widespread granule loss or hail bruising across the roof.
- Leaks in several places.
- Soft, spongy or sagging decking.
- Shingles curling, cracking or lifting across the roof, not just in one spot.
Age is a factor, but condition decides
An older roof is more likely to need replacement, but age alone doesn’t make the call. A well-installed older roof can be in better shape than a newer one that took a beating in a storm. The inspection tells you what condition the roof is actually in.
Local code matters
Some Colorado jurisdictions don’t allow a second layer of shingles over the old roof, which changes the math on a repair or partial overlay. Learn more in Colorado Roof Codes Differ by Address: Here’s How to Check Yours.
Compare written estimates
When it’s a close call, ask for written estimates for both a repair and a replacement so you can compare them side by side. Think about how long you plan to stay in the home: a repair may make sense if you are selling soon, while a replacement may make more sense if you plan to stay.
Get a clear answer
Schedule a free inspection. We typically inspect within 24 to 48 hours, walk you through the photos of what we find and tell you honestly whether you need a repair, a replacement or nothing at all. See how our roof repair and roof replacement services work, or contact us to book.
What working with us looks like: We inspect your roof for free, typically within 24 to 48 hours, and walk you through the photos of what we find. If you go ahead, your dedicated project manager sends a prep email before your build, keeps you updated every day, and we finish with a magnetic nail sweep and a final walkthrough with you. Residential roofs carry our 5-year workmanship warranty. Call (303) 808-0687 or schedule a free inspection.