Not every roof needs replacing, no matter what the salesman says. Here is the honest framework we use to help Fort Bend homeowners make the right call.
Most asphalt shingle roofs last 15 to 25 years in our climate. If yours is under about 15 years old and the damage is contained to one area, a repair is usually the smart, cheaper move. If it is past 20 and failing in multiple spots, you are likely throwing good money after bad with repeated repairs.
A few questions sharpen the decision.
Localized damage points to repair. Widespread wear points to replacement.
If a repair buys you several more good years on a roof with life left, repair. If you are spending a meaningful chunk of replacement cost to patch a roof near the end of its life, replace it once and be done. We will give you that math straight, and if a repair is the right answer, we will tell you, even though a replacement pays us more.
Typically 15 to 25 years, depending on the shingle quality, ventilation, and storm exposure. Heat and hail shorten that range.
A repair is cheaper up front. But repeated repairs on an old roof often cost more over time than one replacement. Age and the spread of damage decide it.
A good one will. We recommend repairs when they make sense, because our business runs on referrals, not on overselling.
Free inspection, same-day response, and a real recommendation from the company that lives down the road.