Getting the right roofing service is an important part of maintaining a home. Problems at home should be dealt with before they happen and not when they happen.
With that, let this article be your guide for the cost of roofing services and how much you should expect to shell out as a responsible homeowner.
What are the costs that I should expect?
In the United States, there are different costs associated with roofing services.
To install a new roof, the national average in the United States is around $8,406. At the minimum, you should expect to shell out north of five thousand dollars and at the maximum, north of around twelve thousand dollars.
To replace your roof, you should expect square foot costs at around $3.50 and $5 per square foot. It depends on the materials that will be used and the location of the property or your location.
Why is this the typical cost? The project of replacing a roof does not just involve removing the shingles and replacing them. The price fluctuates depending on the size of the roof, the pitch, how it is installed, code requirements, the layers that you have on the roof as well as other factors that are unique to the property.
Two factors to consider: Labor and Materials
There are two main factors to consider when checking out the costs of roofing – the labor and the materials.
The average cost of labor is between $1.50 and $3.00 per square foot. There is a common term called a square that is the minimum size that is payable. Even if your problem is just a square foot, when you hire a professional, they will quote you around $150 to $300 for the whole problem.
Labor is affected by different factors as well such as the extent of the damage, environmental conditions, and how much of the old material you are removing and retaining.
This brings us to the second factor that affects costing – the materials involved. The materials involved in the roofing can cover up to 40% of the total cost of the material. You can expect to spend around $100 to $1000 on the materials that will be used on the property depending on different factors.
It is best to discuss your specific needs and your specific requirements to the contractor before you sign the dotted line and shell out money.
How Do I choose the right Contractor?
There are different ways that you can choose between the different contractors available.
Ask 3 or 4 professionals before making a decision.
Before you make any kind of decision, it is better to shop around and look at your options. There are different contractors and different professionals who can address your specific needs. Check them out before signing a contract with any of the available contractors.
Make sure that you check out reviews.
Ask around before you start to contact your contractor. Make sure that you check out reviews left and right before you do anything. Sometimes, it can be intimidating to talk to contractors especially when you have no idea what they are talking about. Make sure that you check out the reviews on the specific contractor that you want to hire.
Check your comfort with the contractor.
Is the contractor-friendly? Can you trust him with the task? You can always get a professional contractor and an experienced one over a new one. However, you should always consider the level of comfort that you have with the contractor before you sign the contract for the work.
Maintenance is important
There are so many things that could go wrong with your roof. The best thing that you can do as a homeowner is to ensure that you properly maintain your property so you can avoid other unnecessary costs and expenses.
Roofing is Necessary
Whether you accept the high costs or not, the truth of the matter is that roofing is a necessary part of maintaining a household. If you want to continue living in a household with fewer problems, you should always properly maintain your roof.
A good rule of thumb is having a contractor look at it every 6 months or so. Before a storm or extreme weather condition, you should also have a professional check out the roofing in your household as that is the only way that you can ensure a properly maintained property.
Sources:
https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/roofing/install-a-roof/
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/home-improvement/cost-to-replace-roof/