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We need to replace our flat roof and have had a few bids. When we moved a few years ago, we knew it would need replacement "someday" but we were not in a position to do it then.
So, has anyone gotten financing for replacing their roof? Because of the dry rot and plywood underlayment deterioration, we've had bids from $17,000 to $29,000. Talk about sticker shock! We do have 3200 sq. feet of roof (almost a third of it is a workshop) and we're just trying to figure out financing options.
I doubt it, really. I'm in my 60's and although strong (for a girl), my husband works a manual job full time and is rather pooped out when he gets home. Tackling a 3,000 square foot project is out of our depth.
We need to replace our flat roof and have had a few bids. When we moved a few years ago, we knew it would need replacement "someday" but we were not in a position to do it then.
So, has anyone gotten financing for replacing their roof? Because of the dry rot and plywood underlayment deterioration, we've had bids from $17,000 to $29,000. Talk about sticker shock! We do have 3200 sq. feet of roof (almost a third of it is a workshop) and we're just trying to figure out financing options.
Thanks for your input.
Just out of curiosity how much did you pay for the house?
One of my friends is a roofing contractor and he said your prices quoted are in the norm. Without seeing your house he said 20-25,000 range sounds right unless there are some hidden defects then that would change the pricing.
I doubt it, really. I'm in my 60's and although strong (for a girl), my husband works a manual job full time and is rather pooped out when he gets home. Tackling a 3,000 square foot project is out of our depth.
Gotcha. A buddy of mine dud his roof and it was 10k. Almost flat roof and 1300 sq ft.
I've done a number of roofs over the years... low slope as in 1.5" in 12 to 5" in 12.
Working alone it takes a long time and then there is the constant threat of being exposed should it rain.
Go with a quality company... the materials used might be the same... it is the attention to details... especially on a flat roof that makes for a lasting job.
Are you going with one of the torch down membranes, tar and gravel or do you have enough slope to use composition with double coverage felt?
As to the bids... make sure they are all quoting the same materials and application.
I found a good roofer at the supply house where I buy my materials... just had too much going on and asked the owner who he would hire to roof his own home... good job at a fair price...
No... I've never financed any home repair or improvment. I'm old school.
Last edited by Ultrarunner; 01-12-2014 at 12:23 PM..
Seems most are going off on some tangent or another. I'll stick to the question at-hand-
You'll need to get a home equity loan.
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