Repair & Replacement Decisions

The seven signs of roof damage you can spot without a ladder: shingle pieces in the yard, granules collecting in gutters, curling or cupping shingle edges, dark streaks or moss, sagging roof lines, daylight or stains visible in the attic, and nail pops pushing shingles up. Any one of them is a reason to schedule an inspection — before the ceiling stain shows up.

Repair your roof when damage is isolated, the roof is under 15 years old, and the deck is sound. Replace it when repairs would cost more than 30% of a new roof, damage is widespread, or the roof is near the end of its 22–28 year New England lifespan. Most leaks are repairable — a leak alone does not mean you need a new roof.