Looking for the right roofing contractor or simply planning out your new roof? Then don’t worry, we have you covered with this guide towards the cost of roofing and choosing the right contractor to get you started on having a contractor install a sturdy and long-lasting roof for you.
But before we get into how to do we find the right roofing company for your roofing project or why we’re the best choice for the job, we’ll be giving to a comprehensive guide towards the world of roofing and what you should be expecting in terms of cost.
Right off the bat, we want to inform homeowners ahead of time that most roofing materials are not made equal or have the same characteristics. There will be some roofing materials that fair well in different regions of the country and will perform better in certain roofing conditions. As such, we want to make sure that our clients are aware that there will be roofing materials that will cost from around $3.50 per square foot for the lowest-quality materials towards a mind-boggling $550 per square for some of the highest quality and most durable materials that you find in the market.
On average, you’ll be spending around about $450 per square for conventional roofing materials (such as asphalt shingles) that will usually fair well in most weather conditions and will have an average lifespan of around 25 – 40 years.
If we’re talking about the average area of a roof for a typical residential home in the United States, we are looking at 1700 square feet (17 squares) on average. In this case, if each square will cost you $450 dollars, then that will amount to $7600 for your roof’s installation. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to pay for your contractor’s labor and installation fees.
Note that the market for each state that you’re living in will have different varying prices. Economically, the most common roofing materials that you can find in the market will be cheaper than materials that are scarce. You’ll also need to take into account that high-quality and durable materials will naturally be more expensive that low-quality materials.
Just like every other building material in the market, roofing materials will eventually give in to age, damages, and the harsh climate. Although we want to keep the frequency of repair and maintenance of our roof to a minimum, it is a necessity in extending the lifespan of our roof and keeping it in a pristine condition.
There will also be times that a roof will have damages that are beyond repair and restoration. If this is the case, the best course of action is to do a complete roof replacement. Just like installing a roof, this will cost you thousands of dollars (and even more) since you’ll need to pay for a new set of roofing materials and a new body for your roof. Moreover, you’ll also need to tear-off your roof which might put in additional labor work and fees.
Since roofing can cost you thousands of dollars in just roof installation and labor alone, homeowners are more drawn towards contractors that offer the fastest and the cheapest services. However, the right contractor for the job shouldn’t be based on how much they are offering for certain projects.
Now that you’ve planned out your roof and committed thousands of dollars for the right materials, equipment, and labor, then it’s only logical that you also find a licensed roofing contractor that can provide quality services. After all, the roofing process means that there should be little room for error – or none at all.
That said, it’s highly recommended that you perform background checks on your roofing contractors on what are the type of projects that they excel in and what their track record is like.
At the end of the day, homeowners have to make sure that they are hiring the right contractor for the job. Doing background checks on your contractor’s track record can help you get a good glimpse of their skills and expertise. Moreover, this will help you draw up an extensive and comprehensive plan on your roof.
Now that you know what’s the usual costs for roofing, we’re here to help you get the most out of your roof while optimizing it for your home and its surroundings. You can go to Proven Contracting’s finance page so you’ll know on what services we offer for roofing Long Valley NJ!
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