Ask Roofstar: How Long Should My Roof Last?

1 year ago

Whether you’ve recently bought a home or you’ve been a homeowner for a long time, you’re probably wondering – how long should my roof last? Roofstar Arizona is here to answer any questions you have about the longevity of your roof and any signs that it’s time to have it replaced.

The Truth About Your Roof

How Long Does a Typical Roof Last?

The average lifespan of a roof is between 10-30 years. How long your roof will last depends on several different factors, including the materials used, the quality level of the installation, and the level of maintenance performed on your roof. Some roofs may need to be replaced after 10 years, while others may even last as long as 50-75 years.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Roof?

Knowing when it’s time to replace your roof completely can be tricky. Some issues can be solved with repairs, but others may require a full roof replacement in order to ensure that your roof – and home – are as safe as possible.

Some signs that your roof needs to be replaced are:

Advanced Age: Check the paperwork for your home to see when your roof was last installed or replaced. If it’s been over 15-20 years, it’s likely that your roof needs to be replaced due to age.
Missing or Damaged Shingles: Take a look at the shingles on your roof. If you notice that many shingles are missing, cracked, curling, or missing granules, your roof may need to be replaced – or at least repaired.
Water Damage: Leaks are a big sign that your roof is not doing its job. If you’ve noticed a leak in the upstairs or attic of your home, it may be time for your roof to be replaced. Leaks should be addressed as soon as possible since water damage can lead to structural issues.
Sagging: A sagging roof is a huge issue that should be addressed immediately. If your roof is sagging, it’s likely that it needs to be replaced quickly.

What Is the Longest Lasting Roof?

If you’re thinking about replacing your roof, you probably want to pick materials that will last a long time. So what is the longest-lasting roof? The longest-lasting roof material is slate, which can last for up to 150 years. Other excellent, long-lasting materials include clay and concrete, which can last as long as 100 years. However, there are drawbacks to all of these options – mostly the price, which can be prohibitive for many homeowners.

How Long Should a New Roof Last Without Leaking?

The last thing you want after you have a beautiful new roof is to have to worry about leaks. Usually, a leak after a new roof is installed is due to poor installation. To prevent this from occurring, make sure to hire a trustworthy, professional roofing company so that you can enjoy your new roof for many years before repairs need to be made. After your roof is installed, regular maintenance can also help to prevent leaks from occurring.

If your roof is aging and you’re starting to think about getting it replaced, there’s no need to stress. Roofstar’s professional team of roofers will help you get started on the process of replacing your roof so that you can relax knowing your roof is going to be in tip-top shape before you know it. Call Roofstar Arizona now at (480) 426-1915 to get a free estimate. We’ll tell you the truth about your roof!

The estimator, James, was very pleasant, thorough, and did a great job of explaining what was needed to repair our roof. We thought that the quoted cost was reasonable and decided to go with Roofstar. We are happy that we did. Juan Diaz and his crew did an outstanding job with the repair and cleanup. Everything was accomplished per the quote and at the quoted price. Very happy and will recommend Roofstar to any neighbors needing roof work.

Dave W.

Phoenix, AZ

Excellent service! They install some bird barriers that other companies do not. They explained everything in easy to understand terms. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality and reputable company.

J R.

I have a new roof today thanks to Roofstar. From the estimate with Chris with understanding the process. Able to talk to all top brass with the care and interest in sharing the process through the team that showed up and did The work. Always willing to answer my questions I am thrilled with the results. Thanks Jeff, Jose, Juan, and Chris. I would highly recommend your team. Your onsite workers were fabulous. Make it a great day.

Nancy H.

Love that they didn’t try and sell you a roof and repaired. Thanks for helping us get by to save up for complete repair. Work was done timely. I loved they had women roofers!

Candace B.

Just met Santiago. Every business should have a representative like him!

George D.

Sun Lakes, AZ

Work was completed. Crew (Geral Gordon and crew) was very professional, worked seamlessly and left the place in perfect condition.

Tony

Gilbert, AZ

Will refer your team and you…..you all fully understand and work for Total Customer Satisfaction…..hope sign generates a new client or two. Take care.

Jack B.

Fountain Hills, AZ

Jeff Knudson and Roofstar Arizona, Inc. came recommended to us. Much time was spent with physical, hands on inspection of our roof and specific “problem areas”. Each issue was thoroughly explained and reasonable solution provided. Repair was scheduled within 24 hours of accepting offer. Repair agents arrived on time and introduced themselves and explained what they were going to do. At the end of day one, the supervisor stopped to check on progress and see if an early start the next morning was alright with us. Each day grounds were cleaned leaving no sign anyone was here. On final day the laborers let us know they were finished. Within an hour Jeff arrived and made many trips up the ladder to inspect and made a short list of things they needed to finish the next morning. Job done! EXTREMELY pleased with Roofstar’s service and recommend.

Clayton T.

Sun Lakes, AZ

Very impressed with Jeff’s response to my concern over a rain caused leak in our ceiling.

Jeff arrived promptly in the a.m. for an evaluation, congenial, confident – integrity fully present. The same characteristics I respected, wanted and needed and had happily experienced the moment I met him. After observing the
rather slight damage to the ceiling we went to the roof where he promptly flattened himself atop the shingles and like a practiced detective began to assess shingles and flashing, etc, in order to create a likely scenario that might have generated a leak. His minute attention to detail was impressive.

Having isolated the potential problem he proceeded to caulk here and there. He also took the time to address other concerns that I had regarding roofing issues going forward.

All in all Jeff delivered the kind of prompt, competent service all homeowners seek, are entitled to, and hope for in a tradesman.

Thank you, Jeff for living the kind of values that make owning a home worth the while.

Bob H.

Phoenix, AZ

I have been so impressed with Roofstar! First let me say I was amazed with Mathew. From the first time he came to our house. Mathew was running about 5-10 minutes late. Mathew called and let me know he was close but would be a few minutes late. He was less than 5 minutes late. What a nice touch! Looking at his age as he appeared young, I wondered how much can he know about roofing? When Mathew came off the roof and explained every picture he took I was impressed. It was obvious he knew how to inspect a roof.

Mathew’s follow up was exactly what he said it would be. This day and age that type of service is hard to find!

On the 2 occasions that I spoke to your staff on the telephone I hung up thinking these employees must love their boss, because they cared so much for his customers.

I don’t make a habit out of sending this type of email, because we just expect good service. Your employees went above and beyond good service.

I look forward to refer friends and family in the future, hoping I never need your service again, but I know where I will call if I need my roof fixed.

Tom A.

Gilbert, AZ

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