Have you been dealing with a leak in your attic or found loose shingles scattered around your garden? If so, you have a decision to make. Have your roof repaired, or have it replaced.

Either way, you need to act fast, because the consequences of doing nothing will be far more costly in the long run than either of their options.

Of course, roof replacement is certainly a slot more expensive than repairs and you want to prolong the lifespan of your roof for as long as possible. However, if you find that you are constantly dealing with the same issues, or that the roof has degraded to such an extent that repair will cost nearly as much as replacement, the time has probably come to invest in a brand new roof.

Judging when this point comes is a challenge but with many years of experience in the roofing industry, we know exactly what the tell-tale signs are that repair may no longer be enough to keep your roof in top condition.

We have put together this helpful guide to give you all the information you need to make this choice, based on our extensive roof repair and replacement experience as an expert Roofer Glasgow.

Key factors when choosing between roof repair and roof replacement

There are a few key things to consider when deciding between roof repair and replacement.

These include:

Age

No matter how well you have maintained your roof over the years, all good things come to an end and eventually your roof simply has to be replaced.

The exact number of years that your roof will last will depend on a number of factors including the climate and the quality of the shingles used during installation.

Some of the biggest indications that your shingles are reaching the end of their life include curling, bald patches, and blistering.

You may well also discover shingles on the ground around your property or building up in the guttering.

However, not all homes where shingles are missing need to have their roof completely replaced. In some instances shingles can be replaced easily and as long as the rest of the roof is in good condition you can enjoy your roof for many more years to come.

How long you intend to stay in the property

If you are looking to sell your property in the near future, you probably don’t want to have the roof replaced unless absolutely necessary. Roofs are long term investment and although you may get slightly less for your property with the old roof still installed, this drop is still likely to be far less than it would cost to have the roof replaced.

That said, you may struggle to sell a property with a damaged roof and a new roof would dramatically improve curb appeal so if you plan on staying in your property for a few years, and then moving, having the roof replaced is a good idea.

If you have just moved into a new property, and are unsure how old your roof is, whether any roof repairs are needed, or if the whole roof needs to be replaced, have a roofer inspect it. Any major issues will be brought up in the property report or survey but having minor roof repairs identified and carried out is a great way to set yourself up for a long and stress-free life in your new property.

The budget that you have available

If you simply don’t currently have the budget for a roof replacement and your roofer says that a repair will make the roof perfectly safe and usable for the time being, roof repairs are the clear winner.

Most roofers will be more than happy to work with you to find a solution that keeps you and your home safe for the time being until you are ready to have more permanent roof repairs installed, or the roof replaced.

The materials that the roof is made from

Certain roof types are much easier to repair than others. If you have shingles of the same make and colour as others in the neighbourhood, carrying out patch repairs will be no problem for a professional roofer.

On the other hand, if you have rarer shingles, it may be harder to match them, especially if they have already faded sue to sun damage over the years that you have lived there.

If you had a slate, thatched or other unique roofing type, you will likely need to call in a specialist roof repair expert who knows how to deal with older roofing styles.

For more information on roof repair Glasgow, get in touch with the expert team at Vertex roofing as soon as possible.