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Tell us about the roof

Up to three local contractors, and never more.

Step 1 of 6

What best describes your home?

Different buildings need different crews, so this is the first thing a roofer asks.

Nothing is charged and nothing is booked.

01

Are you a roofing company?

No, and it matters that we say so. We are a referral service, not a contractor. The roofing work, the licence, the insurance and the warranty all sit with the independent company you choose.

02

Do you handle commercial buildings?

We do. It is a different set of contractors — commercial and low-slope work is a separate trade from residential re-roofing — so answering the property question accurately matters.

03

How long should a roof last here?

An architectural asphalt roof is rated for twenty-five to thirty years and, in this climate, tends to land at the lower end of that. Tile and metal go much further, provided what is underneath them is maintained.

04

What does a new roof cost in Stanton?

For a typical Stanton home of about 25 squares, an architectural asphalt re-roof usually lands between $12,500 and $28,000. Tile, slate and standing-seam metal run well above that. The number moves on how many old layers come off, how much decking is soft underneath, and how easily a truck can get to the house.

05

What if the decking is rotten underneath?

Expect a few sheets on most older roofs. Get the per-sheet rate in the contract. Open-ended decking charges are where a fixed price stops being fixed.

06

Do I have to hire anyone?

No. Take the quotes, sit on them, use them to argue with your insurer, or throw them away. There is nothing to cancel and nothing owed.

07

How many contractors will contact me?

No more than three. We picked that number because two quotes is not enough to spot an outlier and five is an ordeal.

08

Do you cover the whole Orange County area?

We match across Stanton and the neighbouring communities in Orange County. Put the ZIP of the property in and it will route to whoever actually covers it.

09

How long does a re-roof take?

A straightforward asphalt roof on an average house is one to three days. Tile, slate and complex rooflines take longer, and weather stops work more often than anything else.

10

It is leaking right now. What do I do?

Contain the water, photograph everything, and get the request in marked as an emergency. A tarp is the right first job. The permanent repair is a separate conversation and a separate price.

11

What time of year is best to re-roof in Stanton?

Here, the long dry run from May to October is the easy window. November through March is when the phone rings hardest, which means less flexibility on dates and less room on price.

12

How much deposit is normal?

A third at most, and never the full amount. Pay the balance when the job is finished and you have walked it. Some states cap the deposit by law.

13

Can I just put a new roof over the old one?

Codes in most places allow two layers. That does not make it wise. You lose the chance to see the deck, and the next roofer has twice as much to remove.

14

I rent. Can I use this?

Only the owner can approve roofing work. If you are renting, the fastest route is to send this to your landlord or property manager rather than gathering quotes nobody can act on.

15

Should I repair or replace?

Rough rule: if the covering has more than about five years left and the damage is confined to one area, repair. If it is at the end of its life or you are patching the third leak in two years, you are paying instalments on a replacement.

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