If your roof looks to be in good shape, it can probably be repaired. If your roof is past its life expectancy and is obviously on its last leg. then you probably need a completely new roof.

 

  • Shake or wood shingle roofs rule of thumb last 20 to 25 years.
  • Composition shingles Three tab last from 12 to 20 years.
  • Cap sheet roofs, hot mop, torch down, or cold application last 8 to 12 years.
  • Rock roofs last 12 to 15 years.
  • Repairs can start as low as $150, making them very cost effective.

These are all approximates.