A roof replacement is a significant investment for your home. This process helps reduce your insurance rates, prevents damage to the interior and enhances the curb appeal of your property. But there is one important thing to do before you can set your roofing project in motion – create a budget.
Here are some tips to help you financially plan for your roof replacement:
Get a Roof Inspection
Essentially, the first step you need to take when it comes to working on a budget for a new roof is to have the roof inspected by a professional technician. He or she is the main source of information. If your roof is at least 10 years old, the roofer will have to determine if minor repairs are necessary or if the entire roof needs to be replaced.
Ask for an Estimate
The next thing you need to do is ask for an estimate. This information offers insights into the required work, including the materials that will be utilized and the number of labor hours needed to complete the roofing project. A tip to consider is get at least three estimates from different roofing companies before you make a commitment to one. Just make sure that the roofer you will hire is licensed and insured.
Consider Your Materials
A great percentage of the total roofing cost goes into materials. Asphalt shingles are extremely durable and often less expensive than others roofing membranes. Other low-priced options are standard styles of metal and concrete tiles. Slate, on the other hand, is one of the most expensive roofing materials on the market. It goes well with historic-looking homes, such as Gothic, Tudor and Chateau.
Renovation Team is a premier source of roofing and home improvement solutions. We work with clients in and around Creve Coeur, St. Charles and St. Louis, MO, to provide roof replacement, siding installation and more. Call us at (636) 939-1061, or fill out this contact form to set up an appointment.
