Roof Replacement Cost Rancho Santa Margarita

The rates and services of a handyman can vary widely depending on the market and handyman. A handyman or woman is a skilled generalist. If you are simply looking for some roof maintenance Rancho Santa Margarita being done, then you can go the general way.Some jurisdictions require them to have a license, but the term applies to a jack-of-all-trades who performs minor repairs or construction tasks on residential sites.

Cost to Reroof a House

Reroofing a house costs an average of $11,952, with most homeowners spending between $7,348 and $15,721. It is recommended that you get a proper roof inspection Rancho Santa Margarita done before you move forward.The project typically involves removing the existing shingles, making spot repairs to the underlying shingle, and installing new shingles. It’s important to note that this price fluctuates depending on factors like:

• Size

• Pitch

• How it’s installed on your frame/deck

• Products and supplies

• Layers

• Code requirements

• Skylights, chimneys, plumbing pipes or other features

When you’re getting an estimate, it’s important to know they’re going to quote you on a “per square” basis. For these projects, 100 square feet is considered a roofing square.

Roofing materials alone cost anywhere from $100 per square to $1,000 per square, depending on the type you choose. For an average roof of 17 squares (according to the United States Census, which puts average home size at 2,200 square feet and two stories), roofing materials typically range from $4,500 to $7,500.

 

Cost to Tear Off & Replace Roof in Rancho Santa Margarita

The removal of an old roof can cost $1 to $5 per square foot. The job averages $1,000 to $1,500. Some contractors charge hourly, which can run from $40 to $80 per hour. Also, if you have rotting timbers or need new supports for a heavier material, you can expect to pay an extra $1,000 to $10,000, depending on what sort of repair or reinforcement it requires.

Pros often factor removal into the project quote alongside replacement. The rate fluctuates based on material, location, complexity and workload. Removing the old shingles is the hardest part of the job no matter if you’re a contractor or a DIYer. While doing it yourself can save about $1,000, pros can do the job safely and efficiently. See our shingle removal tips for more insights.

 

Cost to Redo a Roof with a Different Material

Redoing a roof with a different material runs from $7,000 to $12,000 and more. This rate includes the tear-off.

If you are replacing one product with another of the same type, you usually have no major concerns. However, if you are replacing a lighter product, such as asphalt, with something heavier, like slate or clay tiles, you’ll want to be sure that your framing can support it. Before going with the heavier option, have your frame and trusses inspected and strengthened if necessary to make sure they can support the weight of the new product.

Potential added elements of this project include:

• Inspection

• Truss repairs

• Truss reinforcement

Cost to Reshingle a Roof

A new shingle roof, including removal costs, averages between $5,300 and $11,000. Although “shingle roof” often conjures up images of a typical asphalt product, the fact is that unless your roof features a single piece of material that caps the building, it falls under the category of a “shingle” style.

Your shingles might be asphalt, clay, slate, wood or metal. The right choice for your home depends on your tastes and your budget for both installation and roof maintenance Rancho Santa Margarita. Each product has its own requirements for care, and it helps to first learn about shingle maintenance Rancho Santa Margarita and life expectancy.

You can also get impact-resistant products, which come in various types. If you decide to invest in impact-resistant products, know that they:

• Provide deck protection

• Defenses against leaks

• Increased energy efficiency

• Decrease the risk of blow-off during inclement weather

• Enhance the beauty of a home

• Learn more about each material in our guide to shingle types.

• Slate or Tile Shingles

Removing slate or tile shingles costs $125 to $150 per square. The basic premise of stripping slate or tile is the same as for asphalt. However, the weight of slate and tile builds up much faster, so the pros have to remove them in smaller quantities. Also, some people reuse old tiles and slate in other projects, so it’s not wise to break any that are in good shape. This extends labor time and adds to the total budget you’ll need. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of tile roofing.

 

Wood Shake Roofs

Wood shake removal costs $100 to $125 per square. Pros remove wood shakes in a manner almost identical to asphalt except that many crews work horizontally instead of vertically. The first step is always to remove the ridge cap, but instead of working downward to jacks, they roll up the shake and underlayment horizontally from one side of the surface to the other. If you tried this with asphalt, the roll would become too heavy to lift safely or throw into the debris bin.

You may get an initial quote of only $10,000 when you speak to the contractor on the phone. Then after closer inspection, the quote could go up to between $15,000 and $20,000. What your initial quote might not include are the hassles the contractor might run into during the project. These could be problems with your ventilation, gutters, chimneys, etc. Each could drive up the total for the project. When the professional does a walkabout, they will be able to point out problems and reassess the quote based on what they will have to do. This could be due to a number of reasons, like:

Leaking chimney or skylight flashing

Removing excess layers

Pitch

Ranch style: Simple, less expensive.

Colonial: Has a few slopes but isn’t too hard.

Tudor: Has many slopes, eaves and can be problematic, so it’s expensive in comparison to other types.

Substrate or deck damage

Winter roof damage

Mold

Difficult removal due to previous installation

Pooling water

Fascia and soffit damage

Gutter damage

Contractors will explain that there will be an overhead cost when they give you the quote, so you should budget additional funds just in case.