What Should You Know Before Replacing Your Roof

May 31, 2022

What Should You Know Before Replacing Your Roof?

Replacing your roof is a big investment, therefore it’s crucial to do research before committing. In general, there are a few things you should know when deciding on replacing your roof.

Budget
Material
Roofing Contractor
Necessary Documents

Budget

Having an idea of the budget you can allocate for a roof replacement should be the first step in the process. A budget will determine which roofing material will be best for your home and is a good starting point.

Material

There are a number of different roofing materials to choose from. However, they have many differences between them. For example, metal roofing costs more than asphalt shingle roofing, yet metal requires less maintenance and lasts longer. In regards to which material is best for you, determining a budget will help guide you to a roofing material to select. With that being said, don’t let budget alone be the deciding factor, because if the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Roofing Contractor

When in the market for a new roof, you’ll want to do some research on local roofing companies near you. Always work with reliable roofing contractors who are licensed and insured, and get more than one quote. When contractors are aware that you’re shopping around, they’ll be more likely to try and beat the price of their competitors.

Necessary Documents

After you’ve decided on a roofing contractor, they may need you to sign off on two documents. Your roofing contractor should get a building permit and a letter from the contractor’s insurance company addressed to you from your local government before the work starts.

If you are currently in the market for a roof repair or replacement, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at Watermark Exteriors to get started on the process today.

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Showed up. Showed up on time. Didn't sugar-coat, but also didn't use doom and gloom to get me to but a whole new roof right now. Will definitely get my business when the whole roof has to come off in the future. The patch isn't noticeable at all, which was a giant worry. Thanks watermark.

Utilized Watermark for an issue on our roof. Wes and Mike immediately came out and identified the issue. In addition, they assessed my roof and gave me a TRUTHFUL evaluation and made sure we were taken care of. I am very appreciative of the Watermark and recommend them to anyone.

The roof looks great and I was very impressed by the workmanship of the roofing crew. The project manager assigned to my job, Michael Herr, is one of the best I've worked with. He was very professional in every aspect of this job from inspection, estimation, scheduling... He was a pleasure to work with.

We had a small leak pop up last night that I couldn't tell where it was from. I called Wesley in the morning and within a couple hours he was here. While it was still raining he went up to find the problem. Within 30 minutes he found a few loose nails in a small area that were the culprit. He pulled them out and sealed everything up... I highly recommend these guys to anyone!

Do you have an interior leak that is costing you time and money?

Watermark can find the source of the leak through our leak detection services, and provide a solution to prevent more damage from occurring. If damages to the interior occur, no worries, we got you covered! Our sister company would be happy to assist in the cleanup and repair process of the interior in a seamless, efficient matter.

From steep shingled roofs, to low slope roofs, or even flat roofs, Watermark Roofing offer insurance claim services, preventative roof maintenance, roof repair, and roof replacement options that meet your needs.