Thinking about the state of one’s roof isn’t a common occurrence for many. You may only notice that there’s something wrong up there when you hear a faint dripping in the distance after some rainfall or if you find some stray rays of sunshine pouring through your attic. Your roof is in place to shield and support your home from the elements and any other foreign things. But when your roof fails to do so you may have a slight problem on your hands.
The best piece of advice that we here at Elo Roofing can give to you is to tend to these issues as soon as possible. By tending to these issues quickly you can nip smaller problems in the bud before they grow into larger, more expensive problems.
So as a resident of Jacksonville, FL, exactly how much can you expect to pay for any work done on your roof? Well, let’s break it down for you.
Prices of roof repairs, replacements or any work done to your roof can vary depending on the size of the project, the materials required for the project and the labour required to complete the project. It is important for you to have a roof inspector survey the area that requires fixing before signing a contract with any company for the job. A roof inspection in Jacksonville can cost you between $143.79 – $389.35 per visit.
According to the United States Census, the average American residential roof is 17-20 squares, equal to 1700-2000 square feet. The national average for roof replacements in the United States is around $7,886.
In Jacksonville, you can expect to pay between $4,975.00 and $6,305.00 for asphalt shingle roofing. These costs vary on the number of square feet that needs to be covered and if the existing roof needs to be torn off or overlayed.
For shingle roofing repairs, depending on the work that needs to be done, you can expect to pay between $6,460.00 and $8,298.00.
When it comes to installing or repairing flat roofs in Jacksonville, you can expect to pay between $120.77 – $199.74 per 100 sq.ft.
For metal roofing installations you can fork out anywhere between $692.11 – $905.78 per 100 sq. ft.
These numbers may appear a bit frightening and you may want to put them off for as long as possible. However, while some problems may be easy to ignore, others tend to only worsen over time. It is also important to remember when scouting for roof installation and repair quotes, the cheapest option isn’t always the best option. While some companies might be cheaper, the shortcuts that they may be taking could cost you in the future.
