Roof repairs
Not every roof needs replacing. Sometimes a $500 fix buys you five more years.
Honest guidance on what to repair, what to replace, and how to know the difference.
Typical repair costs
Real prices for real repairs
Every roof is different, but here’s what most Central Texas repairs actually cost.
| Repair | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Pipe boot replacement | $350 – $650 |
| Flashing repair or reseal | $450 – $950 |
| Shingle replacement (small area) | $400 – $1,200 |
| Ridge vent repair | $550 – $1,400 |
| Skylight reseal | $650 – $1,800 |
| Decking repair (per sheet) | $120 – $280 |
Decision framework
Repair vs. Replace, in 30 seconds
Repair
Fix it when…
- • Roof is under 15 years old
- • Damage is isolated to one area
- • Underlying decking is sound
- • You’ve had zero prior leaks
- • Repair costs under 20% of replacement
Replace
Replace it when…
- • Roof is over 18 years old
- • Multiple leaks in different areas
- • Widespread granule loss
- • Decking is soft or sagging
- • Selling within the next 2 years
The most-ignored repair in Texas
Pipe jacks. Every home has 2–5 plumbing vents penetrating the roof, each sealed with a rubber boot. Texas UV cracks that rubber within 8–12 years — and once it cracks, water runs straight down the pipe into your ceiling.
If your home is 10+ years old and you’ve never had pipe boots replaced, do it. A $400 repair prevents a $3,000 drywall project.
Repair FAQs
Need it looked at?
We’ll send an engineer, not a salesperson. Free, honest, and no follow-up pressure.