Perhaps the most common question we get (and any roofing company for that matter), is the question about knowing when a home’s roof has issues. The simple answer is that the signs are obvious, the complicated answer is that the roof issues signs aren’t so obvious.

At first glance, you can see common roofing issues such as:

• Missing shingles
• Water stains inside of the home
• Exposed roof components that look out of place

However, there are also times where you might not see apparent roof issues such as rotting plywood, pipe collar cracks, or leaks. In this case, you have options, which lead to our next question.

In the event that it makes sense to move forward with a brand new roof, you have a few options, but the most common question we get is, “How much will a new roof cost?”

The answer varies depending on a few factors. One, the size of your roof will ultimately determine how much a new roof costs first and foremost. Roofs are measured by what is called “A Square” and this means 100 square feet. Pricing is done per square, which includes tearing off the existing shingles, laying the new garment, followed by the asphalt shingles. The cost per square is determined by the type of shingles a homeowner selects.

Shingle prices per square:

• Three Tab Shingles – $530 to $670 per square
• Architectural Shingles – $550 to $700 per square

Using these numbers, an average size home at about 20 square would run a homeowner anywhere from $10,600 to $14,000.

While this is just an estimate and assumes there are no extras needed (like replacing plywood, fixing flashing, chimneys, extra layers of shingles, etc) the price is determined by the size of your roof! A townhome is much cheaper than $10,600 just like a larger home with a hip roof will be more.

Whether you just got a new roof or perhaps you have a roof that is a few years old and you are still covered by a warranty, most roofs do have warranties. Similar to roofing prices, roofing warranties vary depending on the company that roofs your home and the type and brand of shingles you select. That being said, product warranties are determined by the shingle supply company like Certainteed or Owens Corning. The labor warranty depends on the shingle installer, but for example, here at Five Star Roofing, we offer a lifetime labor warranty.

Always do your due diligence when it comes to a roof warranty before getting a new roof!

The most common roofing material is asphalt shingles, which happens to also be the most durable and affordable. But not all asphalt shingles are created equally.

Asphalt shingle technology has increased tenfold over the years and shingles from 2005 pale in comparison to asphalt shingles in 2023. That being said, the most common type of asphalt shingles are your common “Three Tab Shingles.”

Three-tab shingles are hardy, affordable, and very common. However, they don’t look or perform as well as the super-durable architectural shingles. Architectural shingles give the look of cedar shingles, however, hold up as asphalt shingles do. They also are more durable because they are thicker.

One day.

A good company can replace the average single-family home’s roof in one day. This includes removing the old roof shingles and underlayment, followed by replacing both with new underlayment and shingles, followed by a thorough clean up!

Perhaps the best question we get, and the one you should ask the most before ever selecting a roofing company to install your new roof, is the right hiring questions!

Making informed purchasing decisions is vital, especially when it’s an item like your roof, which we recognize is not a small investment. Anything costing a few thousand dollars is a large investment for most households.

That is why we put together this quick “Hiring a Roofing Contractor Checklist:”

• Is your company insured?
• Is your company licensed?
• Is your roofing company a BBB Accredited Business?
• Do you have references and reviews?
• What does your roofing warranty look like?

Yes! Five Star Roofers is one of the very few licensed roofing contractors in the State of Vermont.

Our license number is: 174.0000334

Click the link above to the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. There, you will find several search options and the ability to view a Contractor’s license as well as any disciplinary history and whether the disciplinary issues are resolved or still pending.

Yes! Five Star Roofing is Fully Insured.