Winter may not seem like the most ideal time of year to perform roof maintenance. In areas like New Jersey, the temperatures can drop below freezing, snow can pile up, and ice can make roofs slippery. But as an experienced roofer, Warner Exteriors and Solar actually recommends scheduling winter roof repairs.
Not only is it one of our more cost-effective roofing solutions, but winter roof maintenance is often crucial to keeping yours in mint condition. The colder months are the harshest on our roofing systems and could exacerbate existing issues to the point where homeowners are no longer dealing with minor issues, but full-blown roof replacements instead.
What Factors into the Cost of Roof Repairs?
According to the NRCA website, the average cost of "minor" roof repairs is around $100 to $300, while "major" roof repairs increase to the $1,000 to $6,000 range.
While the extent of the damage sustained by your roof is the main culprit behind the rate you end up paying, there are other factors playing a role as well, such as your roofing type. There are many materials that a roof could be made from with varying costs for repairs, with flat roofing materials being the most cost-effective, slate tile and metal falling on the more expensive side, and popular asphalt shingles landing somewhere in the middle.
Some other reasons behind your maintenance service cost include:
- Roof Size
- Roof Pitch
- Labor Costs
- Delayed Repairs
- Time of Year
Roof Repairs May Cost Less in the Winter
Many people prefer to wait until springtime to get on top of roof maintenance, leading business to slow down for many roofing companies during the colder months. With homeowners holding off until the snow melts to call about maintenance services, you could luck out with some roof repair savings by scheduling an inspection in December, January, or February.
The official Angi website compiles a list of common roof repairs and their anticipated costs. Whether your estimate is on the lower or higher end could depend on the time of year you call, with winter being on the more cost-effective side:
- Vent Repair—$75 to $250
- Flashing—$100 to $500
- Ridge Cap Repair—$200 to $750
- Roof Leak—$360 to $1,550
- Ice Dam Removal—$500 to $700
- Hail Damage—$700 to $4,000
- Sagging Roof Deck—$1,500 to $1,700
Roof Issues Can Be Exacerbated in the Winter
While warmer weather and less ice make spring roof maintenance more appealing, you'll also run the risk of having more complex and therefore more expensive roof repairs if you delay scheduling them. That's because even the smallest cracks in your roofing materials can fill with snowmelt on warmer days, only to refreeze when the temperature drops again. When this happens, that water will turn to ice, expanding the crack and making it worse.
Another possible issue would be ice dams. Ice dams, ridges of ice that form on the edge of rooflines, lead to water backing up onto your roof, into your home, and could even destroy your roof itself if left unattended. Ice dams should never be left until spring to get fixed.
With over 400 5-star customer reviews on Google, Warner Exteriors and Solar know what it takes to make smart, cost-effective, and long-lasting roof repairs all year long. We always use trusted name brands for our roofing services, including GAF and Owens Corning, so that homeowners know our end results will be both durable and beautiful, blending seamlessly into the rest of your roofing system.
Give Warner Exteriors and Solar a call today for a free estimate on our roof repair services, and to receive a limited-time discount on our winter roof inspections!
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