If your roof is showing signs of wear and needs professional TLC, you may wonder if you need to replace the whole thing—or if you can get by with some simple roof repairs. Premo & Son's Home Improvement, an experienced renovation contractor in Gales Ferry, CT, explains below when repairs should be sufficient and when you may need a roof replacement, instead.

When Can You Consider Roof Repair?

If the damage is relatively minor, such as a few missing shingles, repair is the most cost-effective option. Even if the damage is more extensive but contained to a single area or portion of the roof, if the rest of the roofing is sound, it makes sense to patch a leak or replace damaged shingles. This is particularly true for roofs that are only five or 10 years old. However, if you plan to sell the home within the next few years, an obvious patch job may impair the property's curb appeal if you don't find matching shingles.

When Do You Need Roof Replacement?

For more extensive problems, such as multiple roof leaks or damage that spans a large part of the roof, you should probably consider a replacement. For instance, if all the shingles are wearing out, or if they're shedding granules, the roof is past or nearing its expected life span. In such cases, it makes more sense to invest in a new roof than to spend money on repairs that won't last.

To schedule roof repair or roof replacement, contact the pros at Premo & Son's Home Improvement in Gales Ferry, CT. They handle remodeling projects of any size and maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau®. Visit their website to submit an online information request, or call (860) 770-2331 to discuss your project with a friendly, helpful roofing expert.