Roof Repair
Roof Repair Or Replacement? How To Tell The Difference
A quick guide to the signs that separate a simple patch job from a roof that needs a full tear-off.
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When Repair Is The Right Call
If damage is limited to a small area — a few tiles, a section of flashing, one soft spot — repair is usually the right call. The rest of the roofing system is intact, and fixing the specific problem area is the cost-effective solution.
When Replacement Makes More Sense
Replacement makes sense when a roof is near the end of its material’s lifespan, damage is spread across multiple areas rather than concentrated in one spot, or there’s evidence of ongoing leaks into the deck itself despite visible repairs.
The 15-Year Insurance Age Clock
Many Florida insurers apply extra scrutiny to roofs — especially shingle roofs — as they pass 15 years old. If your roof is approaching that age, it’s worth getting an inspection before renewal season, not after a claim is denied.
Get A Straight Answer
A free inspection from Ricketts Construction gives you an honest recommendation either way — we don’t upsell a replacement when a repair will genuinely solve the problem.
Customer Reviews
What Fort Lauderdale Residents Are Saying
★★★★★ 4.8 out of 5 · 106 Google reviews
“Ricketts handled our roof repair after a bad storm and made the whole process easy — showed up when they said they would, explained what was actually wrong, and kept the property clean every day. Would recommend them to anyone in South Florida.”
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