How to Decide if You Should Replace the Roof Before Listing Your Home For Sale

​How to Decide if You Should Replace the Roof Before Listing Your Home For Sale Selling your home is a tricky business, and even the smallest decision could affect the course of action. For instance, being smart about what updates and installations you make can help you sell your home quicker and for a higher price. While it might seem logical to update areas of the home that people can see in pictures and when they view the house, like the kitchen, it may be better to start with the more fundamental structures, like the roof. A faulty roof will bring down both the appeal and the value of the home, and sometimes minor repairs just aren’t going to cut it. Here are a few tips to help you decide if replacing your roof is the smartest decision. It’s older than its lifespan While we’d love to give you an exact number of years, we can’t. Roofs vary, and roofs composed of certain materials can last years longer than their counterparts. For example, if you have a metal roof, you won’t need to have it replaced for upwards of 50 years. 

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Asphalt shingle roofs, on the other hand, really don’t fare well after 20 years. If the roof is nearing or past it’s lifespan, then a replacement is definitely in order. It’s also important to note that an inspector will not approve of a roof that’s in need of a replacement; we recommend that you replace it before you list the home. You’ve had to make repairs several times A roof that is installed properly should not require repairs unless it has sustained damage from external factors, like a tree falling onto it. However, if your roof was installed incorrectly or haphazardly, then it’s going to be vulnerable to issues such as leaks and caving. Bad layering techniques, poor ventilation, and crooked flashing are some examples of a poor installation job. An inspection from your local roofing company can help detect if your roof wasn’t installed correctly and if it needs to be replaced. Your utility bills are through the roof While Dallas isn’t known for it’s cold weather, residents are sure to testify that their air conditioning is running for most of the year. It makes sense that if the air is always on, the energy bill is going to be high. But what’s considered too high? Depending on the BTU, or how much heat the unit can remove from the home per hour, where you set the thermostat, and the size of the home, how much it costs to run your AC for an hour will vary. To see if your energy bill is too high, we recommend comparing it with nearby friends or neighbors. One of the biggest instigators of a sky-high bill is poor insulation. If the roof isn’t insulated thoroughly, cool air will escape easily. Potential buyers are going to be turned off by a home that isn’t energy efficient, and a replacement is often a necessary solution. And, making your home as appealing as possible is one of the best tips for selling a house! The expenses that accompany a new roof are daunting. Luckily, the return on investment from a roof replacement is close to $12,000, or 62.9 percent. Roofing Giant is here to help you install a gorgeous and sturdy new roof that can help you sell your house with ease. With a top real estate agent in Dallas and with a new roof, your home will be off the market in no time!