What to Know When You Need a Roof Repair

7 months ago

Needing a roof repair can be stressful. After all, your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, a damaged or worn-down roof can end up being expensive, and trying to find the right roofing contractor can be an ordeal. The best way to help reduce stress around your roof is to know exactly what to look for when it comes to roof repairs and contractors. So today, Roofstar will help you find out what to know when you need a roof repair.

What Are Three Signs That I Need a Roof Repair?

There are many potential warning signs that you will need a roof repair soon, but the top three to look out for are: damaged tile or shingles, water damage or leaks, and any blockage in your valleys. Damaged shingles could be a simple problem with a quick repair, or it could be a sign that your roof is nearing the end of its lifespan; water damage and staining likely means that something has gone wrong with your roof under the surface that needs to be looked at; and any blockage in your valleyscan cause water damage on your roof.

What Should I Worry About on my Roof?

While there’s no need to worry if you have a trusted roofing contractor, it’s a good idea to keep a vigilant eye on your roof. Some of the most important things to keep track of are debris buildup, the condition of your shingles and flashing, and any signs of mold or moss. These areas are the easiest to keep an eye on, and are often early warning signs that you may need repairs in the future.

Signs You Need a New Roof

Sometimes roofs are too far gone for simple repairs, and getting a new roof installed is a less costlyand safer route. Some signs that you may need a full roof replacement instead of repairs are age and severe damage. While some roofs have lifespans of up to 50 years, most last only 20-25. If your roof is more than 15-20 years old, it may be time for a replacement. In addition, damage that goes beyond what could be covered by basic repairs may require a full replacement, which will likely be cheaper and safer in the long term than trying to make do with repairs.

Working with the Right Roofing Contractor

When it comes to repairing or replacing your roof, the most important thing is to find the right roofing contractor – one you can trust to do the right by your roof and your family. Not all roofing contractors are created equal; here are some signs to look out for:

Good Reviews: Do a search for the roofing company you’re considering hiring and check out their reviews, especially the most liked ones. Not only does this give you an idea of how the company is perceived by their clients, it also gives you a chance to see how they respond to criticism.

Fully Licensed: Every roofing contractor should be fully licensed in their state. You can ask for a certificate of their insurance, as well as looking up whether they are fully licensed online.

Able to Walk You Through Their Process: A trustworthy contractor should have no problem being able to walk you through any process your roof may undergo. Feel free to ask them any questions you have – their answers should inspire you with confidence about their expertise.

Now that you know what to look for when it comes to repairing or replacing your roof, we hope that you have the confidence to move forward with the next step: hiring the right roofing contractor. If you have any questions that weren’t answered here or want to get started with a free estimate, call Roofstar Arizona today at 480-426-1915. 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

Our experience with Roofstar was very professional from the moment someone came out for the quote. They were the only company to get on our roof when they were initially quoting us. We really appreciated how thorough and professional they were. The crew working on our roof was very timely, clean and efficient. The quality of the roof exceeded our expectations. We could not feel happier about how it turned out! We will always refer Roofstar Arizona to friends and family! Our neighbor is actually going to get theirs done now because they saw the quality we received!

Andrea B.

Jeff found problems we knew were wrong with our roof that other Roofers who inspected & gave proposals missed. He was very straight forward, honest & always making sure our questions were answered. He & his crew showed us materials being used & explained everything! He got on the roof during the work to make sure things were going right. His crew are outstanding, respectful, honest and very clean. Couldn’t be more satisfied!! He came highly recommended & we can see why! Thank you Jeff, Juan and Crew for all your hard work. They care & take pride in their work & customers!

Ron & MJ P.

Mesa, AZ

This is a great company to work with. Worked with them twice over a 10-year period and both great experiences. The last experience involved a very difficult leak in a sun room/solarium and the owner, Jeff, came out and hunted down the leak and made sure that it was resolved. Cannot recommend them high enough. Thank you to Jeff and the Roofstar team.

Michael K.

I just wanted to personally thank both you (Jeff) and Mike for your help on this house. I appreciate that you took the time to schedule the repairs, confirm, and that your workers showed up on time and did a fantastic job! My husband is a general contractor, so we really appreciate it when a company stands by their word and delivers a great product. We will be adding you to our Recommended Vendor List and will put the word out there as much as we can for referrals! Thanks again for your help!

Kristie W.

Mesa, 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

Roofstar provides great customer service. I was able to text the office manager and our job supervisor when I had questions and their response indicated concern and a desire to be helpful. The work was done in a timely manner and is high quality. I would definitely recommend to others.

Eva D.

After a monsoon storm ripped off half our asphalt shingles, I got several quotes from Valley roof companies. Roofstar impressed me with their quote, attention to detail, and quality photos showing the job as a whole. I went ahead used Roofstar, who replaced the entire roof while I was out of town and did a great job picking up the trash, sealing the A/C unit, and affixing new drip edges. I had a small issue with the new trim not matching the old color and the owner, Jeff, was kind enough to come back out and paint the trim himself. Would I recommend Roofstar to friends and family? SURE! They stand behind their work.

Chad H.

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

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

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