Will a New Roof Improve My Home’s Value?

Chances are that your home is the largest investment you’ll ever make, so it’s important that you protect your investment with routine upkeep and maintenance. While professional installation, maintenance, and roof repair will provide you with years of valuable service, there are a number of factors that can affect how long your roof will last. Regardless of whether you want to replace your roof for structural or aesthetic reasons, it’s important to know what impact your decision will have on the value of your home.

Contact Fowler Exteriors for quality roofing installation, maintenance, and repair services in the Canton area. Call 770-377-8009, or contact us online today. 

Signs You May Need a New Roof

Depending on the length of time you own your home, and the quality of installation and materials used to install your last roof, you may eventually find yourself in need of a roof replacement. The question is: how do you know when it’s time to replace your roof? Like most other types of home repairs, your roof will provide you with any number of warning signs that replacement is imminent, some that are more subtle, while others are glaringly obvious. Signs may include:

• Age – Although different types of shingles have a different lifespan, asphalt shingles tend to be the most popular, typically lasting between 20 and 30 years.
• Deterioration – Visible wear or damage to your shingles such as curling, breakage, missing shingles, or granules in the gutter are all signs that something is amiss.
• Moss or algae growth – While this issue is purely cosmetic, many new shingles are algae-resistant. So, if your roof has algae, it will be a dead giveaway that your roof isn’t quite new. In this instance, a new roof is more likely to increase the value of your home based on aesthetics, regardless of whether or not it’s at the end of it’s usable lifespan.
• Sagging – This issue is structural and is indicative of a bigger problem. Call Fowler Homes for a comprehensive roof inspection to determine the source of the issue and for a potential roof replacement.

How Much Value Will a New Roof Add to My Home?

When you consider how important your roof is to the integrity and safety of your home, its value becomes apparent. But just how much more value will a new roof add to your current home?

Contributing Factors

There are a number of variables that will help determine the return on your investment, including:

• The condition your current roof is in, as a more substantial upgrade will bring more value.
• More expensive homes may see a higher increase in value, as buyers are more willing and able to pay for a home that doesn’t require repairs.
• Choice of roofing style and materials matters, as those which are more visually appealing, will add greater value.

Estimations

As a general range, a new roof can add up to $12,000 to the overall value of your home, dependent on a number of factors, many of which are listed above.

Efficiency

The quality of your roofing materials and insulation contribute to the efficiency of your home, preventing heat transfer and effectively lowering your cost of energy. The addition of solar panels can result in extra savings and may be appealing to buyers.

Great Reasons to Install a New Roof 

In addition to the potential resale value of your home, there are a number of other great reasons to consider installing a new roof:

• Curb appeal – With so many available color and style choices you can instantly transform the look of your home with a new, quality roof installation.
• Warranty – Enhancements to the quality of new roofing materials have helped extend their lifespan, and length of warranties. A standard warranty for asphalt shingles was once between 15 and 20 years, but high-quality asphalt shingles now come with warranties of up to 50 years.
• Peace of mind – There’s no need to wait until the last minute to replace your roof. Whether you plan to sell your home in the near future, want to update your home’s exterior to match the style and age of other homes in your area, or want to protect the integrity of your home, a new roof can add immeasurable value to your home.

SCHEDULE ROOF REPLACEMENT SERVICES iN CANTON, Georgia

Improve the value of your home with professional, quality roofing services from the experts at Fowler Homes. With over 20 years of industry experience and a dedication to excellence in customer service, it’s easy to see why Fowler Homes is the premier roofing company in Georgia.

Call Fowler Exteriors today at 770-377-8009, or contact us online to schedule services for your roof in the Canton area.