It’s that time of year when the weather is increasingly unpredictable, which could lead you to replace your roof or make repairs. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.
It’s not usual in Spring for winds to reach as high as 40 miles per hour on a clear day, with storms that include hail and sleet the following day.
Suddenly you went from having an excellent roof to one that needs repair or replacement. According to Forbes Home, a replacement roof could cost as little as $6,700 up to $80,000, with the average replacement around $11,500.
But where do you start?
Pamela Hernandez, Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau in Springfield, Missouri, has this advice.
“Make sure you understand the full scope of the project. What exactly are they doing? Is it spot repair?
Are they going to replace the whole roof? Will they be removing the whole roof or just covering it with the new material?
So it’s really important to understand the exact scope and exactly what they are going to do.”
The Better Business Bureau also recommends checking your insurance coverage to see if it covers any repairs and what your deductible is. Also, not all roofing contractors are certified to install all roofing systems.
Of course, get everything in writing before starting any work. For 89 9 KRPS News, I’m Fred Fletcher-Fierro
