1. How much does a roof cost in Scranton, Pa?
The answer to this question involves a couple things to think about. First, is how many layers are on the roof now. The more layers increases the cost and disposal fees. Secondly, is the condition of the deck under the roof. Is there rot? If so, then increasing the damaged wood affects the cost. Third, is the pitch of the roof. The steeper the roof the longer it takes to set up and break down. Fourth, is the style of shingle that you want to use. There are dozens of styles to pick from varying in price. These are the major things I look at when pricing a roof. Any questions on this topic or any other, drop me an email and will gladly answer it for you.
2. Can I shingle over the roof I already have?
It depends on how many layers are on there now. I have done roofs when the home owner told me the previous owner said there was only 2 layers up there and when I got there he has 4! You are only allowed to shingle over 1 layer of roofing. Even though this is permitted I HIGHLY recommend not doing this. If you do this you will not know if there is rot underneath the existing layer or if there is any other problems underneath it. It is better to address any problems that you find when you rip off the old roof than to fix them when the problem gets worse. It will cost you more in the end.
The answer to this question involves a couple things to think about. First, is how many layers are on the roof now. The more layers increases the cost and disposal fees. Secondly, is the condition of the deck under the roof. Is there rot? If so, then increasing the damaged wood affects the cost. Third, is the pitch of the roof. The steeper the roof the longer it takes to set up and break down. Fourth, is the style of shingle that you want to use. There are dozens of styles to pick from varying in price. These are the major things I look at when pricing a roof. Any questions on this topic or any other, drop me an email and will gladly answer it for you.
2. Can I shingle over the roof I already have?
It depends on how many layers are on there now. I have done roofs when the home owner told me the previous owner said there was only 2 layers up there and when I got there he has 4! You are only allowed to shingle over 1 layer of roofing. Even though this is permitted I HIGHLY recommend not doing this. If you do this you will not know if there is rot underneath the existing layer or if there is any other problems underneath it. It is better to address any problems that you find when you rip off the old roof than to fix them when the problem gets worse. It will cost you more in the end.
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Ritter's Roofing is a roofing contracting company that provides roofing services and roof repair for the following areas in Pennsylvania: Scranton, Moosic, Dunmore, Clarks Summit, Dalton, Avoca, Waverly, Moscow, Eynon, Throop, Olyphant, Dickson City, Peckville, Mayfield, Jermyn, Jessup, Archbald, Carbondale, Honesdale, Lake Wallenpaupack, Scott Twp, Montdale, Kingston, Edwardsville, Forty-Fort, Wyoming, Exeter Pittston, West Pittston, Bear Creek, Wilkes-Barre, Tunkhannock and all of Northeastern PA (NEPA).