Although roofing is designed to be durable and have a lengthy lifespan, it is not immune to succumbing to wear and tear over time. These roofing problems can be exacerbated by various factors such as the age of the roof, the prevalent weather conditions and more. The rule of thumb is always to seek roofing repairs as soon as possible so as to prevent the damage from becoming exacerbated. This could lead to roof restorations rather than repair. However, a mistake some homeowners make is call on roofers and ask for an estimate before the professional has a chance to inspect the damage that they would be fixing. The costs of roofing repairs will vary from one roof to the next. Here are some of the factors that would influence the cost of your roofing repairs.

The type of roof

For instance, if your type of roof requires labour intensive work due to the materials being heavy, then the roofing repairs would cost more as compared to a roof that is made of lightweight materials. An example of this would be concrete roofing materials being much heavier than aluminium roofing materials. Therefore, the concrete roofing repairs may require more manpower, which could incur additional costs. On the other hand, some materials are more expensive to work with. Copper, for example, is aesthetically appealing but it is also pricier to replace in comparison to materials such as vinyl.

The local council requirements

Generally, if you are considering renovations or construction projects on your property, you would have to get a permit from your local council. Before the roofers can undertake roofing repairs, they would have to have the appropriate permits to ensure they are carrying out these repairs within the stipulated law.  Some of these permits are granted at a flat fee, whereas others may be priced in accordance to the square footage of your home. If the roofers are paying for these permits out of pocket, you will find that they will recoup the cost when charging you for roofing repairs.

The extent of the roof damage

Another factor that would heavily influence the cost of roof repairs would be how extensive the damage actually is. One of the more common reasons homeowners require roof repairs is leaks that have sprung in their roofing. If the leak is due to a small crack in the roofing that is letting water seep into the home, then these repairs would be cheaper than if your roof is leaking due to damaged shingles that would need replacement.