Trusted Insulation Contractors in Roswell, GA

Deciding if its worth repairing vs replacing a roof depends largely on two factors. 1. The age of the roof. 2. The quality of the installation of the roof. If the roof is approaching 20 years of age, it may be time to consider replacing it rather than fixing leaks as they start to spring up. If the roof is leaking frequently and it is less than 10 years old, a roofer should examine the quality of the installation. If it is installed well, and the the leak is isolated, it may be ok to repair only as needed. If it is discovered that there are major flaws built into the way to roof was put on, then leaks may become a recurring issue. This is a major consideration to go ahead with replacement sooner than later.

A roofer should provide a comprehensive quote. However, there are some items which are unknown until the work begins and the underside of the roof can be exposed. If the wood under the roof shingles and felt has begun to rot, it will need to be replaced before the new materials can be installed. This wood repair is usually an additional charge, unless the quote included a set number of wood repairs.

A roof is a lot more than shingles. And usually a roof leak is not caused because of a direct failure of the shingles themselves (unless they were literally blow off the roof or became dislodged). A roof leak us usually caused by an issue where something (like a vent pipe, wall, or chimney) penetrates through the roof line, and the flashing meant to bridge the gap between the protrusion and the roof line fails. That's why its common to have roof leaks around chimneys, vent pipes, antennas installed on the roof, and any other item that comes up through the roof. If not installed correctly, a leak can happen fairly quickly, but it may take time for the stains to appear inside the home. This means the leak may occur for a long period of time before you become aware of it.

Insurance companies are obligated to replace your roof for you if it sustains hail damage which causes enough damage to the shingles. Hail knocks off granules from the shingles resulting in exposing the roof to possible leaks. Dr Roof can inspect the roof and let you know if there is enough damage to warrant contacting your insurance company to come and inspect the roof. The insurance company ultimately is the final decider on whether or not they consider it enough hail damage to warrant replacing your roof, but Dr Roof will advocate for you if we believe in our expert opinion that enough damage exists.

Usually, both before and after the roof is replaced according to code and manufacturer guidelines, Dr. Roof will send photos as proof of the missing items from the initial insurance settlement to the insurance company. The insurance company will review the request and approve supplemented for items. The insurance company will revise its Roof Replacement settlement and send you a payment reflecting the updated amount. After you receive the checks from your insurance company, you will forward the amount to Dr. Roof. You receive the best quality roof possible and only pay your deductible, upgrade options and plywood repairs out of your pocket, while insurance covers the rest according to your policy.