By Erin Bakker, Specialty Roofers Inc.
For most people, the most daunting aspect of getting a roof replaced or repaired is cost. Often, by the time someone looks into roof repair costs, it is actually time to replace all of the shingles instead of just patching them up. This leads to sticker shock. Even worse, after this has happened once, a person may become reluctant to get a failing roof fixed until the damage has progressed to a very serious level. This increases roof repair cost even more. What can you do to avoid this expensive cycle?
The best thing to do if your roof needs repair is to look into roof financing. This makes it so that you don’t have to come up with thousands of dollars all at once. With the financing option, you’ll find that you can indeed afford to get minor roof damage fixed before it has gotten to the point of needing a whole new roof. If you do so, you’ll find that your costs are even lower, because there isn’t as much work that needs to be done.
As you can see, roof financing can actually lower your costs, not just spread them out. However, if your roof is already in a condition that calls for total shingle replacement, financing will still make the job more affordable. Even if you need all new shingles, you are also still saving money over what it would cost to replace the roof deck, which is what gets damaged after shingles fail completely.
If your roof needs work, don’t wait any longer. Call us at 850-974-ROOF (7663) or email info@specialtyroofers.com for a quote on your roof and to apply for roof financing. You’ll love your new roof and knowing that it is once again protecting the underlying structure. We’re licensed, insured and bonded in Florida and Alabama. www.specialtyroofers.com
