If you own a home in Jamaica, Queens and your roof is past its prime, a full roof replacement is often the smarter move compared to patching it year after year. Most roofs in the neighborhood are 20 to 30 years old, and at that age, repeated repairs stop making financial sense.

When shingles are curling, cracking, or missing in several places, or you have had more than one leak in different spots, the roof system itself is wearing out. A roof replacement means removing the old roofing down to the deck, checking the wood underneath, and installing a brand-new roofing system. A typical home takes two to three days.

In Queens, a standard shingle roof replacement on a typical home generally runs in the low-to-mid five figures, depending on size, pitch, and shingle brand. Always get the estimate in writing.

Best Roof Contracting is a women-owned, licensed and insured company serving Jamaica and the rest of Queens. If your roof is showing its age, call 917-500-9573 for a free roof inspection, or learn more at bestroofcontracting.com.