Roof rejuvenation vs roof replacement
Roof rejuvenation vs roof replacement comes down to one question: is your roof worn out, or is it dried out?
A damaged or worn-through roof needs replacing. A roof whose shingles have stiffened in the Gulf Coast heat but are still intact and keeping water out may not, and that is the roof we treat. We do not do replacements, so we have no reason to steer you either way.
Two different jobs, two different roofs
| Comparison | Rejuvenation | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Shingles that are dried out and stiff but still intact | A roof that is worn through, or too damaged to repair |
| The old roof | Stays on the house | Torn off and hauled away |
| On site | A sprayed-on treatment. No dumpster, no tear-off | Tear-off crew, dumpster, new decking where needed |
| Price | Most roofs $1,000 to $2,000, priced by the square foot | Whatever is on your quote |
| Fixes storm damage | No | Yes |
| Fixes a leak | No. Have it repaired first | Yes |
We do not quote replacements, so we will not guess at what yours should cost. Put the number on your quote next to ours and the gap speaks for itself, provided your roof qualifies.
Tired roof or broken roof
Rejuvenation fits when
- You are finding granules in the gutters or at the downspouts
- The shingles look tired, faded, or stiff
- Nothing is leaking and nothing is missing
- A roofer has told you it is getting old, not that it is damaged
A roofer is the right call when
- There is storm or hail damage: bruised, split, or missing shingles
- Water is getting into the house. Have the leak found and repaired first
- The shingles have lost too much to come back
If that is your roof, we will say so at the assessment and point you to a roofer who does repairs and replacements.
You cannot tell which of these you have from the ground. The free assessment puts someone on the roof, photographs your shingles, and gives you a straight answer either way.
Find out which roof you have
Free, with photographs of your own shingles. If your roof needs replacing, we will tell you that instead.
Common Questions
Rejuvenation or replacement questions
What people ask when they are weighing the two.
Is roof rejuvenation a replacement for a new roof?
Can I still replace the roof later if I treat it now?
Why would a roofer quote a replacement if the roof could be treated?
Do you do roof replacements?
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