The honest answer depends on the age of the roof, the extent of the damage, and whether the underlying decking has been compromised. A roof under fifteen years old with isolated storm damage is often a repair candidate. A roof approaching twenty years with granule loss, multiple leak points, or failing ventilation is almost always a replacement.

For a standard residential roof in the Elk River area, most homeowners should plan for a range that reflects the size of the home, the pitch of the roof, and the material selected. Architectural shingles on a typical northwest metro home generally fall in a range that accounts for full system installation including decking inspection, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, new flashings, and ridge ventilation.

Late spring through early fall is the ideal window in the northwest metro. Asphalt shingles require temperatures above forty degrees Fahrenheit for proper sealing, and as we all know, Minnesota winters often push temperatures well below that threshold for extended periods.