Roof

[SandyinMonterey]

Just had some one out today to fix some shingles on the house. 2 were popped up on one side and just 3/4 more loose ones on the other side. $644. It's the third time I've used this company for this service. First time ( 2 years ago) it cost $150. Last year it cost $350. All the same amount of work. Last year asked the technician approximate cost for new roof, he said $15k. This year I asked and technician said $28. Went on to say they are experiencing a supply issue getting materials. On good side is that he said our roof still looks good and we should be okay for 3-5 years. We were going to replace it this year but it's looks like we'll be putting it off.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just had some one out today to fix some shingles on the house. 2 were popped up on one side and just 3/4 more loose ones on the other side. $644. It's the third time I've used this company for this service. First time ( 2 years ago) it cost $150. Last year it cost $350. All the same amount of work. Last year asked the technician approximate cost for new roof, he said $15k. This year I asked and technician said $28. Went on to say they are experiencing a supply issue getting materials. On good side is that he said our roof still looks good and we should be okay for 3-5 years. We were going to replace it this year but it's looks like we'll be putting it off.

Just be aware it'll cost more later. Even if the supply chain frees up.

 

[MICKIMINI]

Get a few more quotes. Cheapest isn't necessarily best. Do check references and how long the biz has been around. The warranty is only good if they are still in business. Good luck.

 

[tvguy]

My daughter got bids on repairs to her roof and all three companies she called told her up front their minimum charge is $500.
I ran into contractors last year having minimum charges. The fence companies all said their minimum job is $1,500.

 

[Clifton Tesh]

I am unaware of what shortages he is talking about unless they're local shortages but I deliver building supplies for a living and I work for a multi billion dollar, international company and we are unaware of any supply chain shortages at this time.

I will say though, the cost of everything shot through the roof a couple of years ago and since people still bought the stuff at those ridiculous prices, no one is lowering the prices because they know people will pay them.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I think a roof can get a second life for less money by covering it with a second set of shingles to avoid the labor of pulling them off, at least I remember this being a thing when growing up.

Gotta be honest, I would plan for the possibility that once interest rates drop and new builds resume I think you are going to have an impossible time even getting someone to come to your home for roof anything and no-one is going to put a small projects materials in front of a big builder. This was such a nightmare for us and for a very long time we got stuck with handyman types for a bunch of tasks I would have rather had a specialist. For no amount of money, cash or pleading could we get a single person out up until last year so if I was in a position where I KNEW I NEEDED to do a house thing I would get it over with and get it behind me. I discovered that what are big jobs for a family are not big enough for a contractor. We have a little bit of quiet while interest rates are up and contractors are scrounging for work but it won't last, mark my words as soon as the rates drop the workers will vanish again into McMansion building.

 

[cvjw]

Metro atlanta. Got a new roof last year due to hail damage. New roof was $20,000. Roof we put on 15 years ago was $6000. We had no supply issues - and about half our neighborhood got new roofs in just a few months.

 

[MillauFr]

Metro atlanta. Got a new roof last year due to hail damage. New roof was $20,000. Roof we put on 15 years ago was $6000. We had no supply issues - and about half our neighborhood got new roofs in just a few months.

Why don't they install roofs that aren't damaged by hail? I would think insurance companies are going to start exempting hail coverage and not paying for that damage.

 

[cvjw]

Why don't they install roofs that aren't damaged by hail? I would think insurance companies are going to start exempting hail coverage and not paying for that damage.

Is there such a roof? If there is, it would be a great thing for the insurance companies to require if they agree to replace a damaged roof. We have owned a house in this area for over 30 years. Only once has a hail storm hit our house that was large enough to cause damage. Of the 250 houses in the neighborhood, only about half have gotten their insurance companies to agree to pay for a new roof. Everyone else in our culdesac was denied.

 

[_19disnA]

Choices for roofing seems to depend on where you live and cost. Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used material. Metal roofs last longer but are a LOT more expensive. Major hail storm would likely damage the metal roof as well as asphalt shingles. Terra cotta seems popular out west but not suitable for other areas depending upon the climate. Slate roofs are often seen on very high end homes, but not cost effective for most applications. Not sure there is any one material that is both cost effective and won't be damaged by various types of storms (i.e. hail/wind/ice/etc.)

 

[kdonnel]

Why don't they install roofs that aren't damaged by hail? I would think insurance companies are going to start exempting hail coverage and not paying for that damage.

When roof damaging hail storms happen, they take out many roofs but roof damaging hail storms are rare.

Metal roofs are very resistant to hail damage.

Asphalt shingle roofs on average cost from $1 to $6 per sq ft including installation.

Metal roofs on average cost from $11 to $54 per sq ft including installation.

At a minimum a metal roof will be 2x more expensive.

Odds are that an asphalt shingle roof will last the full 15 to 20 years of its life without experiencing a roof damaging hail event.

 

[china mom]

I think a roof can get a second life for less money by covering it with a second set of shingles to avoid the labor of pulling them off, at least I remember this being a thing when growing up.

Gotta be honest, I would plan for the possibility that once interest rates drop and new builds resume I think you are going to have an impossible time even getting someone to come to your home for roof anything and no-one is going to put a small projects materials in front of a big builder. This was such a nightmare for us and for a very long time we got stuck with handyman types for a bunch of tasks I would have rather had a specialist. For no amount of money, cash or pleading could we get a single person out up until last year so if I was in a position where I KNEW I NEEDED to do a house thing I would get it over with and get it behind me. I discovered that what are big jobs for a family are not big enough for a contractor. We have a little bit of quiet while interest rates are up and contractors are scrounging for work but it won't last, mark my words as soon as the rates drop the workers will vanish again into McMansion building.

In my are, this is no longer allowed by code.

 

[cookchris]

My daughter got bids on repairs to her roof and all three companies she called told her up front their minimum charge is $500.
I ran into contractors last year having minimum charges. The fence companies all said their minimum job is $1,500.

We had a similar issue last week, and it looks like our roof will need to be replaced soon. I plan to reach out to Saratoga Roofing https://saratogaroofingco.com/ first to see if they can take on the job for us, as my friends had a great experience with them. I’m just not sure how busy they are at the moment, so I’ll check in with them to confirm their availability.

 

[Dan Murphy]

We had a leek last week and roofing company charged us $1890 .

Welcome to the DIS, Chris. Are you a cook?

 

[greeneyedchick]

What kind of roof? We're getting a new concete tiled roof now and no one mentioned a shortage. In fact, when we started getting quotes over 2 years ago, there was a long wait to get the tile (about 3 months). Now the tile is available within 2 weeks. Prices did go up from inflation. We got 8 quotes and they all increased. For the company we decided to go with, it increased $13,000 in those 2 years. I'm in the Orlando area.

 

[_19disnA]

Price of a new roof depends on various factors: 1) Type of roof material, 2) size/complexity of shapes, 3) condition of existing roof, amount of prep involved. Price doesn't mean much for comparison purposes without knowing those other factors.

 

[MelonieRob]

Small fixes, like securing loose shingles, can really extend its lifespan and save a lot of money in the long run.

If you’re weighing whether to repair or replace, getting a few opinions can be worth it—some companies might charge just for showing up, but others offer free estimates. Also, checking out resources like this - https://dakzorg.blob.core.windows.net/dakdekker/id.html can give you a better idea of what to expect in terms of costs and services.