Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By David Cusick
Last Updated June 2024
Caring for your roof, while important, isn't always easy. As Covington gets more rain than many other areas, water damage to your roof is an even bigger concern.
No matter the issue, there's a roofing expert in your area who can help solve it. Use our guide of Covington's top roofers to find the right one for your job.
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Preventive services
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Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Customer education
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Quality customer service
Transparent project updates
Transparent pricing
Services Offered
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Customer education
Quality customer service
Services Offered
Free inspections
Customer education
Transparent pricing
Quality customer service
Services Offered
Transparent project updates
Transparent pricing
Free inspections
Preventive services
Customer education
Quality customer service
Services Offered
Preventive services
Quality customer service
Transparent pricing
Customer education
Free inspections
Transparent project updates
Services Offered
Free inspections
Transparent pricing
Preventive services
Quality customer service
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on roofers to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
Price is a major consideration when replacing your roof. Below you'll find the typical price range to replace a roof on a 1,500 square foot home in Covington. We also highlight prices for popular roofing materials.
A new roof installation is a large home renovation that can cost over twenty thousand dollars total. It's essential to research and find a top-rated, trusted roofing company for the job. Here are the top things to evaluate when selecting a roofer.
You may not think about your roof daily, but it protects your home in important ways. Be aware of these common signals that your roof needs to be evaluated and repaired by a professional roofer.
Your roof's age and material are both important. The most popular residential roofing material is asphalt shingles, which typically last about 20 to 25 years before requiring replacement. Have your roof evaluated if it’s approaching this age to determine if a full replacement is needed.
One of the most obvious signs of a roof problem is leaking. Stains on ceilings, insulation, and walls — or in your attic — usually indicate that water is seeping through damaged or worn shingles. Don't ignore small leaks, because even these can encourage mold growth and roof damage.
If you can see roof decking or sheathing underneath your shingles, it means those shingles are curling substantially or losing their seal and need to be replaced. Shingles should lie flat to keep water from getting into your home.
Carefully examine your shingles from the ground or a safe ladder. Look for any shingles that have cracks or have lost their protective granule coating. Over time, environmental factors like storms can cause surface damage. To keep your roof in good condition, you should replace any dislodged or gaping shingles.
Roof flashing makes a watertight seal around chimneys, vents, valleys, and other areas where water can penetrate your roof. Peeling, cracked, or deteriorated flashing can allow leaks. We recommend promptly resolving any problems with the roof flashing that come up.
If you notice your roofline sagging or sloping unevenly, it could be a sign of a problem with the structure that requires further inspection by a roofer. A sagging roof deck will worsen over time if not reinforced or replaced.
The best type of roofing material for your home in Covington will depend on things like your budget and how often you want to do maintenance.
Metal costs more but is more durable, while asphalt will be cheaper up front but will require more maintenance. In Covington, winters can be cold. This can make a wood roof, with its superior insulation, a better choice for you.
In Tennessee, roofing contractors must be licensed by the Department of Commerce and Insurance to work on any project valued at over $25,000. For projects valued between $3,000 and $25,000, contractors in Robertson, Rutherford, Bradley, Marion, Knox, Hamilton, Davidson, Haywood and Shelby counties need to obtain a Home Improvement license.
In general, it takes about one to five days to replace a roof. Things that could influence the timeline include the accessibility of your roof, its size, and what the weather is like in Covington during the process. Covington tends to see a lot of rain, which might delay the project.
The best time of year for a roof replacement is fall or spring. In the summer, Covington's hot temperatures can impede progress.
Your home insurance may cover some roof replacement costs if you use one of your insurance company's preferred contractors (if it has any). It may be easier to get some costs covered if the damage is due to a covered weather event such as a tornado. You should contact your home insurance company to find out if either of these situations apply to you.
