Inspection and assessment
A roofer or inspector evaluates the whole system to find wear, storm damage, or installation problems, sometimes using thermal imaging or moisture scanning to catch water you cannot see yet.
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Repair or replace your roof with a contractor you choose.
A leak, storm damage, or a roof that has reached its age starts the same way: you pick your own licensed, insured, vetted roofing contractor, and your request goes to that one. Free for homeowners.
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What roofing covers
A roof is not one flat surface; it is a layered system of decking, underlayment, flashing, drainage, and ventilation working together. Roofing work runs from a single inspection to a full replacement. Most projects fall into a few groups:
Repair and leak tracking
Fixing specific failures like missing shingles, a cracked pipe boot, or a clogged drain. Because water travels before it shows inside, finding the real source often comes before the patch.
Replacement and re-roofing
Removing the old roof down to the deck and installing a new system. This usually needs a permit and inspections. An overlay, adding a new layer over the old one, is limited by code to two layers total and tends to hide problems underneath.
Maintenance
Scheduled care that clears debris and drains and reseals flashing, so small issues get caught before they become repairs.
Material is the other big choice. Common roof types include asphalt shingles, both three-tab and the heavier architectural style; metal, in exposed-fastener and standing-seam profiles; concrete and clay tile; slate; and flat-roof membranes like TPO and EPDM. They differ widely in weight, cost, and how long they tend to last, from around fifteen years for basic shingles to fifty or more for tile and slate.
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When people call a roofer, and what they ask first
Most homeowners do not think about the roof until something makes them. Usually it is a leak showing up on a ceiling, a storm that dropped hail or stripped shingles, a roof that has simply aged out, or a sale that means an inspection is coming. Whatever starts it, a handful of questions tend to come up first:
Question 01
Is this a repair, or do I need a whole new roof?
It depends on the age and the spread of the damage. A few missing shingles after a storm is often a repair; widespread granule loss down to the bald fiberglass mat usually means the roof is at the end of its life.
Question 02
A storm hit my area. Should I sign with the company knocking on my door?
Be careful here. After hail and wind, out-of-town crews work neighborhoods door to door. Some are fine, but many push you to sign fast. It is reasonable to slow down and get your own contractor.
Question 03
Who handles the permit and the inspection?
For a full replacement, the contractor pulls the permit and the work passes staged inspections. That is normal and it protects you.
Question 04
My roof is older. What should the contractor be checking?
Good roofers look past the shingles at the deck and the attic ventilation, because poor airflow and hidden rot shorten a roof's life and can void a warranty.
A vetted roofer should have a straight answer to each. The vetting here checks the license, insurance, and standing up front, so the contractors you are choosing from can already speak to these.
What affects the cost
Two roofs of the same size can land at very different numbers, and a few things explain most of the gap. Material is the biggest: basic asphalt shingles sit at one end, and metal, tile, and slate cost considerably more, partly because the heavier ones can need a structural check before they go on. The size and shape of the roof matter too, since a steeper, more complex roof with valleys and multiple planes is slower and more hazardous to work on. Tearing off the old roof adds cost, and more so when there are several layers or heavy tile to haul away. If the crew finds rotten decking once the old roof is off, replacing that sheathing adds to the total.
Labor is the other variable, and it moves by region more than material does. The same roof tends to cost more in some parts of the country than others, mostly because local labor rates differ. None of this is a quote. The only honest number comes from a contractor who has looked at your roof.
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How to choose a roofing contractor
A roof is one of the larger jobs a home will see, and the contractor you pick matters more than the brand of shingle. Before you commit, a few things are worth checking:
License and standing
In most states a roofing contractor has to be licensed, and the license should be active and in the right category.
Insurance
General liability and workers' compensation protect you if something goes wrong on site. Roofing is high-risk work, so this one matters.
Manufacturer certification, where the warranty depends on it
The strongest, manufacturer-backed warranties that cover both the product and the installation are only available through contractors who hold elite certifications from the shingle maker and install a complete matched system. If a long warranty is part of why you are buying, ask whether the contractor is certified to offer it.
A clear contract and warranty in writing
Scope, materials, the workmanship warranty and for how long, and the payment terms, all spelled out before work starts.
// Warning signs When to keep looking
The warning signs in roofing are specific and worth knowing.
- After a storm, watch for crews that ask you to sign a "permission to inspect" or "insurance authorization" form on the spot; some of those are binding contracts that hand the contractor your entire insurance payout.
- Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or absorb your insurance deductible, which usually means a falsified invoice and is illegal in some states.
- And treat a large cash deposit demanded up front as a reason to keep looking.
- Storm-chasing crews tend to collect and disappear, leaving you with no local warranty support.
// A platform, not a contractor
A shorter, safer list. The choice stays yours.
This is the part you do not have to do yourself. Our roofing contractors are vetted before they can join, by people who spent their careers in the trades and know how to judge a contractor's license, insurance, record, and work. We are a platform that connects you with contractors; the contractor owns the project and the relationship. You get a shorter, safer list, and the choice stays yours.
Start your project →Good to know before you start
A few terms and a couple of myths that come up on most roofing projects:
Workmanship warranty versus material warranty
The shingle maker warrants the product against defects; the contractor warrants the installation. They are different, and most early roof failures trace to installation, not the product, so the workmanship warranty is the one that protects you most.
Attic ventilation is part of the roof
Poor airflow traps heat and moisture, which can warp the decking and shorten the life of the shingles. It is also a leading reason manufacturers deny a warranty claim.
An overlay is not always the bargain it looks like
Adding a new layer over the old roof can be cheaper today, but it can hide rotting deck underneath and limits you to entry-level warranties. Code caps it at two layers before a full tear-off is required.
Metal roofs do not attract lightning, and they are not loud
Lightning risk comes from a building's height and surroundings, not the roof material. And over a wood deck with underlayment and attic insulation, rain on a metal roof sounds about the same as on shingles.
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Start your project →Common questions
Do I need a repair or a full roof replacement?
It depends on the roof's age and how far the damage spreads. Isolated damage, like a few shingles lost in a storm, is often a repair. Widespread wear, with granules gone and the mat showing, usually means the roof has reached the end of its life.
A storm-chasing crew knocked on my door. Should I sign with them?
You do not have to. After a storm, slow down before signing anything, especially a form labeled a "permission to inspect" or an "insurance authorization," which can be a binding contract. Getting your own vetted contractor to look at the roof is a reasonable next step.
How long does a roof last?
It depends on the material. Basic asphalt shingles tend to last around fifteen to twenty-five years, architectural shingles and metal longer, and tile or slate longer still. Good attic ventilation and maintenance help a roof reach the upper end of its range.
Is this free for me?
Yes. The platform is free for homeowners, always. You choose your contractor and connect with them directly.
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