A blue home with a new grey roof.


The roof is one of the most essential components of any building as it keeps you protected from the elements and ensures the longevity of your home’s structure. Having a faulty roof can lead to health risks and expensive structural damage, so you want to make sure that your home’s roof is always in good repair. 

Due to the severity of damage caused by a roof in ill repair, if yours is leaking or looks damaged, you should replace it as soon as possible. Roof replacements can get expensive, so you need to know the difference between a roof that you can repair and a roof that needs to be replaced. Here at Feazel, we offer free roof inspections, so if you are having a tough time deciding on what’s best for your home, give us a call.

Roof Repair

Repairing your roof can be substantially cheaper than replacing the entire thing, and when this option is available, it is the preferred method for most homeowners. A roof repair is suitable for any roof that is not severely damaged or when only a tiny portion of the roof is damaged. Roof repairs are most commonly performed after thunderstorms or heavy wind exposure.

Before deciding on whether or not a roof repair is suitable for your home, you need to check the overall state of your roof. Is there a light leak? Are there any loose or missing shingles? If so, then you may very well be able to just repair your roof instead of replacing the entire thing. 

When performing repairs like this, it is essential to note that your contractor may not be able to find an exact color matching shingle. This has to do with shingles’ tendency to fade and become discolored over time. At Feazel, we strategically approach your roofing repair to minimize the difference between your old shingles and the new ones.

Roof Replacement

If more than half of your roof is in bad shape, you are better off going with a complete roof replacement. Indications of a severely damaged roof are a large number of missing shingles or heavy water leaks. Roofs with a severe water leak will cause substantial structural damage and promote the growth of both mold and mildew. If your roof is leaking, you should take precautionary steps and immediately contact a professional like Feazel.

Another scenario where replacing is better than repair is when your roof is 15 years or older. The average shingle roof lasts around 20-25 years, so if yours is anywhere near that old, then your best bet is just to replace the entire thing rather than repairing a small section. This will save you money in the long run by minimizing labor and potentially higher material costs.

You should choose an entire roof replacement if you plan on selling your home in the near future. As mentioned above, a roof repair can lead to mismatched colors, which could turn off potential home buyers – but by replacing the entire thing, you keep the color uniform, and as a result, the home is more appealing.

Feazel Roof Repair

A roof is what protects your home and those inside and should be maintained at all times. If the roof on your home needs repaired or replaced, then you need to contact Feazel today to schedule your free roof repair inspection. We will help you decide the best course of action and will tell you upfront if we think your roof needs replaced or if a simple repair will do the trick.