Roof Replacement

Tear Off vs. Overlay

One of the biggest factors in determining the cost of your roof replacement is to address whether it needs to be completely torn off or just overlaid.

Tearing off your roof is more costly than overlaying it.

Overlaying your roof is the process in which your roofing company will simply lay the new roofing materials over the old roof, without removing it completely.

Understandably, tearing off your roof is the more extensive process and therefore the more costly process.

In California you are only allowed 2 layers, so if you have 2 layers or more you cannot add any more layers.  You will have to do a complete tear off and replacement.

Tearing Off Your Roof

With this option, you would be getting rid of the old roof entirely.

Tearing off your roof is the more extensive process – it takes time to remove the old roof – which means that it is the more costly option out of the two.

The majority of roofing experts would say that this is the better option because tearing off your whole roof allows your roofers to see any issues that lie hidden under the old roof.

After the old or damaged roofing material has been removed, your roofing company will identify any other issues with your roof and get them fixed before the new roof is installed.

What Other Factors Affect Roof Replacement Cost?

Once you know that your entire roof needs to be torn off and replaced, you can account for the other factors that affect the re-roofing cost.

These factors include the size of your roof, the material you’ll be using, and the slope of your roof (aka the difficulty level of the job).

There may be other factors that affect your specific roof replacement cost, but these will each give you a general idea of what to expect.

Size of Roof

The size of your roof is very important in determining the cost of your roof replacement. The size of your roof determines how much material you are going to need, and therefore how much it will cost.

The size of the roof is measured using a unit called a “roofing square”. One roofing square is equal to 100 square feet. Obviously, bigger roofs require more labor and more roofing materials.

Roofing Material

The material of your roofing is a big factor in cost, as well.

You can get very low quality asphalt shingles for cheap, however, these will typically last 5-10 years.

Higher quality shingles can last up to 50 years but of coarse these come at a premium price.

And again – the bigger the roof, the more material you need for your roof, and the more it will cost.

Roof Slope

Another factor in determining the cost is the slope of the roof.

The labor involved in a sloped roof is more intensive than a flatter roof. The installation of a roof with slope includes the installation of an underlayment system as well. Having a roof that is very sloped can end up being very costly because of the level of difficulty for an installation and the labor involved.

Shingle Roof

Shingle roofing is the most traditional material of housing, and accounts for 80% of roofing on homes in North America.

Shingle roofing is a great way to go if you’re looking for the most cost effective roof replacement, because the cost to re-shingle a roof is much lower than if you were to use other roofing materials.

Even if you go with Premium Asphalt Shingles like the Owens Corning Duration Shingle, it can still be cheaper than clay or metal roofing which can come in at around 50k – 75k depending on the size of your house.

Premium Owens Corning Asphalt Shingle roofs can cost you anywhere from 20k – 45k and with a 50 year warranty on labor and material – it’s a popular choice for homeowners who only want the best at a good price for their homes.

Should You Move Ahead With Roof Replacement?

Even though it can be a very costly project on your home, roof replacement can be vital if your roof is damaged badly.

Your roof is a critical component of your home, so making the decision to re-roof is also critical. We know it can be a hard decision to make, simply because of the cost. In today’s economic climate, cost is a huge (and determining) factor when households decide what projects should be taken care of.

If you need help in determining whether you need a roof replacement (opposed to a more simple repair), look for these signs:

• Shingles cracking or curling
• Sagging
• Granules are missing (bald spots)
• Attic has leaks or openings
• Poor energy efficiency
• Questionable workmanship

If you’ve seen these signs around your home or think it’s time for a roof replacement, call our professionals for a free roof inspection.

We’ll assess the damage and let you know if it’s repairable or needs replacing.

As a company with 21 years of professional experience in residential roofing solutions, you can always count on us to provide honest, objective guidance with a focus on educating our customers.

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We’ll take pictures and go over them with you so you’ll know the true condition of your roof,.. no games no gimmicks

We’ll then show you what we have to offer – give you a super sexy price for a brand new roof and we’ll even lock that price in for 18 months –

We get it, sometimes you just need to think about it – no pressure

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Once we’ve inspected your home, we can provide a free roof estimate so that you know exactly what you’re looking at for cost.

Schedule Your Consultation with a Roofer

GreenLiving has many years of experience in repairing roofs and installing high quality new roofs in Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County.

We know that roof replacement is a costly project and we take all the care and precaution when we are working on your home.

If you think you are in need of roof replacement, click to call or tap to text GreenLiving, you can even fill out the online form and we’ll get back to you asap.

As Southern Californias #1 Platinum Preferred Award Winning Contractor we will give you the best value for your hard-earned money.

We will provide you with the best quality of service from start to finish with certified installers.

After you get your inspection with us, and choose us as your roofing company, we’ll be with you until well after your roof replacement is complete. We pull all the permits and have a 1 million dollar per man per incident liability policy to protect you and your home.

If you ever have any questions during the process, we’re here to answer them for you.

We won’t hide any costs or fees from you – you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before we even begin working on your home.

We’ll tell you about anything that could or will affect the final cost of your roof replacement.

Whether it is about the quality of the roofing material or the quality of the installation, we provide you with the best of the best.

You can feel confident that our roofing technicians will carry out the entire project with utmost competence, skills and professionalism.

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