Replace or Repair Your Inver Grove Heights Home’s Roof

After a fierce winter and the arrival of spring, there’s no better time to take a look at the roof on your Inver Grove Heights home to figure out if repairs or a replacement is necessary. Taking the time to check out your roof twice a year can help to offset expensive costs to Inver Grove Heights roof repair companies.

Inspecting your roof

Get a good pair of binoculars to check for defects like discoloration, buckling and missing shingles. However, this shouldn’t be the only step you take: you’ll need to investigate more closely and inspect the inside of the roof. You’ll want to check the roof for signs of distress, including trails of water or rotting wood. Moisture can harm surfaces that are finished or painted, so you’ll want to check for paint bubbles and cracks.

Repair or replace?

A damaged roof needs to be fixed or replaces before expensive headaches, like water damage and mold, occur. As for whether to replace or repair the roof, it will often come down to cost. Consider the following:

·         Repairs costs can vary greatly, depending on roof and size of the repair.

·         Sometimes, it will make more economic sense to replace the entire structure over another repair.

·         Most homeowners recoup over half of the replacement cost in the value it adds to your home.

·         Advances in roofing technology and materials have lead to lower energy costs, which also add to the value of your home, and helps to the roof to pay off itself.

·         Replacing your roof offers you a perfect chance to update your roof to include products that are more resistant to fires, freak weather events, the elements and more. Having these can help you to save on your homeowner’s insurance policy.

Not sure whether to repair or replacing your Inver Grove Heights home’s roof? Give us a call at 651-238-1313 or Request a Free Quote.