How To Prepare A Budget For Your Roof Remodel

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

Remodeling your home in any shape or form is an exciting experience, but it can also be one of the most costly. As a result, careful planning must be done in terms of budget before any decisions can be made about the updates themselves. But although budget is an extremely important factor that goes into any home improvement project, we know it can also be one of the most difficult to determine. Therefore, to help, we've put together a list of things that you must consider when figuring out a budget for your next roof remodel:

Materials: Whether you're replacing your roof in its entirety or simply making some minor repairs, the materials you plan to use are one of the top costs you will have to cover. Before you get into things like color, you must first outline how much of your budget you can dedicate to all of the materials you will need to use, especially since some projects require additional layers or accessories.

Size: The size of your home is extremely important to consider since the overall cost will vary based on the square footage that needs to be covered. Since the material you choose will likely be determined on how much of it you will need (aside from preference, of course), it's a good idea to consider these two factors at the same time. If you're only doing minor repairs vs. complete tear off and replacement, your budget may allow for different material options.

Time: How long is your roofing project going to last? Is it something that can be done in a day or does it need several weeks of work? Being that the price of the job will differ depending upon the extent of the work that needs to be completed, it's important to consider how long the project will last so that you can estimate potential labor costs.

Most importantly, all homeowners should dedicate a piece of their budget to unexpected costs - what happens if new damage is discovered during the process? To keep yourself from having to worry about how you will cover newly presented costs, we encourage you to put some money aside in advance for this reason and this reason only.

Are you thinking about remodeling your roof this summer? If roof work is in your future, make an appointment to receive your FREE estimate from Phil's Main Roofing today! We'll take a look at your home and provide you with as much as information as we can about the cost of your next project.

To get started, please visit us on our website or contact us at (203) 838-4545.