4 Risks of Trying to Find the Cheapest Price for Your Roof Replacement

1. You get the quality you pay for

When you invest in a roof system, it’s going to cost more for quality labour, roofing materials, and components. Most homeowners have a budget for a roof replacement, but if you try to get the cheapest roof possible, it will show up in the final quality of your roof.

If you do go with the lowest price you can find, you’re more than likely getting the cheapest components and cheapest labour available. Some roofing contractors even bring their prices down by not installing crucial components, like drip edge.

When this happens, you’re setting yourself up for premature failure right off the bat. That’s why it’s crucial to invest in quality materials and workmanship from the beginning anytime you need repairs or a full roof replacement.

2. You’ll end up paying more in the long run

Getting the cheapest roof possible might seem like your only option, but a roof (no matter the size) is always going to be an investment. But remember, you get the quality you pay for.

If you get the cheapest roof you can find, you’ll find yourself having roof problems sooner rather than later. These problems might not show up right away, but eventually, you’ll end up spending more money in the long run with repairs and eventually a full roof replacement.

While a cheap roof might be tempting, it’s just going to bring stress, frustration, and take more of your hard-earned money. That’s the last thing you want after spending thousands of dollars on a new roof.

3. Your roof warranty options are limited

After your roof is replaced, you’ll have two warranties to protect it from any future problem. You’ll have one on the workmanship of the contractor you hire and one from the manufacturer on your roofing materials.

While every roof should have these warranties, going with the cheapest option means you won’t be able to get the best ones possible to truly protect your roof and wallet.

When you mix and match to get the cheapest roof possible, I can guarantee you won’t qualify for the enhanced warranty.

With the material warranty off the table, you’ll only have your roofing contractor’s workmanship warranty to rely on. But if you hired the company with the lowest priced labour costs, you’re going to get anywhere from a tail light warranty (as soon as you see their company truck’s tail lights disappear your warranty is gone), to a two-year, or possibly a five-year warranty.

It’s highly unlikely a contractor will give more than a five-year workmanship warranty for something they know is going to have continuous problems down the road. They just want to get your roof through the warranty period before it fails completely, and they’re on the hook to fix it.

4. Your roof’s lifespan won’t reach its full potential

The lifespan of your roof is how many years it’ll keep you and your family protected from the elements. Your roof’s lifespan is determined by the roofing material you choose for your replacement.

For a Metal Roof, it could be anywhere from 15 to 25 years. But when you get the cheapest materials and cheap labour to install them, I can guarantee your roof’s lifespan won’t reach its full potential.

Some homeowners think, “I’ll invest in quality materials, but look for the lowest price to install them.” But doing this leads to cut corners and incorrect roofing techniques, which means even the quality roofing materials will fail before the end of their lifespan.

After investing in a new roof, the last thing you want is to pay for another replacement much sooner than you expected. Even if you’re looking for the most affordable type of roof, make sure you invest in quality workmanship to ensure it reaches its full potential.