Are you uncertain about the cost of having a new roof installed and want to be prepared ahead of time? Understanding factors that go into the overall price can help, which is why we’ve put together this helpful guide. Here are some of the variables you need to consider:
Age
Your roof may have originally been built to meet decades-old building codes that will no longer apply to new construction. While this is great news for your home’s energy efficiency and sustainability, it is an added expense to keep in mind. Source: Modernize
Weather and location
As with any home improvement project, local labor rates and fluctuating material prices can impact your roof replacement cost. Expect to pay more in metropolitan areas and places with higher costs of living. Certain climates may also call for more expensive roofing materials that can withstand heat, cold, and heavy storms. On that same note, a roofer will likely charge more if they have to work in extreme conditions, like severe cold or snow. Also, different localities and HOAs may have separate permit requirements and corresponding fees. Source: Angi
Damage
Extensive rotting of timbers underneath the shingles not only makes the job more difficult, it makes it much more dangerous, too. So your roofing professional may increase or even double the cost to replace your roof if you’ve got rotting wood under your roof, since they’ll need more time and equipment to ensure their own safety while completing your roofing replacement.
Old material
In some cases, a roof that needed to be replaced years ago may have instead been reshingled in the hopes of “buying time” on the repair. If your home is one of them, you may have more than one layer of shingles that need to be removed in order to repair or replace the roof. Source: Forbes
We offer free consultations where we sit down with you, review your options, and give you an estimate based on your specific needs. Give us a call today. We’d be happy to help!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
