Repair or Replace? A Roof Quiz for Durham, NC
Wondering whether your roof needs a patch or a full replacement? This five-question quiz for Durham, NC homeowners weighs roof age, material, what you can see and any recent storm, then points to a sensible next step. It can't see your roof, so treat the answer as a guide rather than a diagnosis.
Prefer to talk? Call now(919) 555-0158What to Enter
You can finish the quiz in about two minutes without climbing anything. It helps to know roughly when the roof went on and to take a slow walk around the house first. If you own a rental, and many Durham owners do, since only about 52.3% of the city's homes are owner-occupied (Census), ask your tenant about leaks or stains before you answer.
- Stay on the ground. Look from the yard, across the street or through binoculars. Leave the climbing to a roofer.
- Check the gutters. Sandy granules piling up at the downspouts often mean shingles are wearing thin.
- Peek into the attic. Daylight through the boards or damp, dark patches on the underside of the deck are worth noting.
- Find the roof's age. Closing papers, a past estimate or a seller's disclosure often records when it was replaced.
From Result to Inspection
Whatever result you got, the next step is the same: a free look from an independent local roofer, followed by a written, itemized estimate for a repair, a replacement or both. To see what a new roof might cost first, try the cost calculator or read the cost guide. When you're ready, call (919) 555-0158.