Roofing

A roof is easy to ignore until it leaks, and by then a small problem has usually become a large one. Because the work happens at height and mistakes are costly, this is an area where knowing what to look for, and when to call a pro, matters more than almost anywhere else in the house.

These guides explain how to tell a repair from a full replacement, what different roofing materials cost and how long they last, what a proper inspection should cover, and how to hire a contractor without getting oversold. We give honest cost ranges rather than a single figure, because roof pricing swings widely by size, pitch, material, and region. Working on a roof yourself is dangerous, for anything past a ground-level look, hire a licensed, insured roofer.