Having a healthy roof can be a big selling point to potential buyers. While it isn’t always necessary to replace the roof entirely before listing, keeping up with repairs is a great way to show potential buyers that you’ve been taking care of your property. Oftentimes when looking for a new home, people won’t want to buy a house that needs major repairs or renovations. According to a recent NARI report, 32% of realtors recently used a new roof to finalize a sale.
When your roof reaches the end of its lifespan it is worth replacing. Until then, maintaining it and keeping up with repairs is the way to go. Here’s what to do in order to prepare your roof when selling your home.
Examine the Roof’s Current Status
How does the roof look currently? Is there visible damage such as leaks, missing shingles, or sagging? If so, you’ll need to fix these issues before putting your house on the market. Our professional roofing company at Des Moines Area Roofing can help you identify these issues, and fix your roofing problems. Depending on the amount of damage we may advise that you go
through a full roof replacement.
If your roof has no visible damage or you installed a new roof recently, you might not need to take action. Calling our honest roofing contractors at Des Moines Area Roofing to perform a free inspection is the best way to find out the current status of your roof, and what steps you should take.
Do it the Right Way
If you end up needing a full roof replacement, don’t put new shingles on top of the old ones.This can add unnecessary weight to your roof, increasing the chances of sagging and damaging the structure of the roof. It can also be more difficult to identify leaks. Our roofing professionals at Des Moines Area Roofing will help you replace your roof – the right way.
Consider the Shingles
When choosing new shingles, no need to worry. Designer shingles won’t be the factor that will make the sale, especially when the potential buyer wasn’t the one who picked them out. When choosing new shingles, Des Moines Area Roofing can help you find a high quality shingle option that shows you care about your home, without breaking the bank.
Refresh Your Roof
At Des Moines Area Roofing, we believe in using the latest technologies and techniques to ensure that our work is of the highest quality. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible roofing experience, and we stand behind all of our work with a satisfaction guarantee. Increase the curb appeal of your home by calling Des Moines Area Roofing for a new (or like new) roof today!