For homeowners
Roofing guides
Read these before you call a roofer. Each guide gives its sources, and the date we checked them.
How much does a new roof cost?
What sets the price of a new roof, cost ranges by material with sources, how to compare written bids, deposits, insurance, and the common overcharge traps.
Read the guideHail or storm damage: how a roof insurance claim works
What to do after hail or wind hits your roof: safety, photos, temporary repairs, the adjuster visit, deductibles, depreciation and storm-chaser red flags.
Read the guideRoof repair or replacement: how to decide
Repair or replace your roof? The signs to check from the ground and attic, the questions that decide it, re-roof code limits and what warranties cover.
Read the guideMetal roof or asphalt shingles: which is right for you?
A fair look at metal roofs and asphalt shingles: cost, life, hail and wind ratings, energy use, insurance and the questions to ask a roofer.
Read the guideHow to check a roofer's insurance and license
Check a roofer's insurance and license before you sign: what to ask for, how to confirm it, state license rules, permits, contracts and safe payment.
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