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Should You Replace Your Home’s Roof Before Selling?

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Should You Replace Your Home’s Roof Before Selling?

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If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, you may be wondering what improvements to make that will increase the home’s value beyond the cost of the improvements.

According to RedFin, home prices in NH were up 11.6% compared to last year.  Many homeowners will choose to replace essential items like appliances or hot water heaters. Some will have the home painted, or the carpets replaced. Other sellers may choose to repair or replace the home’s roof before putting it on the market. Roofs can be costly, though. So does it make sense to install a new roof in the hope of increasing the home’s value?

The answer will differ depending on several factors. Let’s examine them.

How much work does the roof need? You may find that if it’s just a few shingles that need replacing, the amount of money you spend will be minimal compared to what an intact, updated roof will earn you on the home market.

What type of new roof job does the home require? If you’ve determined that the roof needs to be replaced, it’s important to remember that there are two types of roof replacement: “roof over,” which means laying a new roof on top of an old one, and a “tear-off,” which means ripping off the existing roof and starting from scratch. The costs will differ on these two projects, so the type of reroofing job you need will affect whether it makes economic sense for you to do so.

When are you planning on selling the home? If you’re looking to put the home on the market tomorrow, it may not make economic sense for you to redo the roof. If the roof needs replacing and you plan to live in it a while longer, it’s possible you can recoup most of the cost of a new roof in a future sale, so there’s no need to live under a leaky roof for the foreseeable future.

It’s also important to understand that it’s not just about dollars and cents. While the cost of a new roof may exceed what it gains you in selling value, if the roof is in poor condition, it will induce potential buyers to drive on by and not even consider buying your home. Curb appeal is one of the most important factors buyers consider.

If you live in a historic home, a redo on the roof that uses modern materials that mimic traditional roofs (slate, for example, or tile) may increase the character of your home and entice buyers looking for a heritage home.

Consult with an Expert

To determine whether replacing the roof makes sense for you, consult with a roofing company that gives you an accurate picture of the state of your roof, what type of work it needs and how much it will cost.

Marquis Roofing is a professional, experienced, and insured roofing contractor, with over 20 years of experience in New Hampshire roofing. Services include residential roofing, commercial roofing, asphalt shingles, metal, and flat roofing. Our team of professionals provides roof replacements, roof cleaning, and roof repair throughout Southern New Hampshire, in the Nashua/Manchester/Concord region, up through Central NH, and the Lakes Region. We have now expanded into Massachusetts. For more information or an estimate, visit our website or call 603-463-0219.

Customer Reviews

“I have an old home in the Nashua area that was in bad need of a new roof. The old roof had been done over many times and needed a complete tear down and rebuild. As many contractors as I had come to look at the job, very few even returned a bid to us. Tom was not only the most affordable, but was very up front, personable and flexible with our working situation as we were also trying to coordinate other contractors for insulation and window installation. Tom’s crew was very productive and very responsible with their cleanup every day to do the best to minimize the amount of disruption to our lives. Now we have a much nicer looking and better functioning roof that will help to keep the inside of our house much drier! Much thanks to Marquis roofing for doing what they promised on time and with no surprises.”
Tom N.Nashua, NH
“We all know how hard it is to find reliable, flexible and competitive companies for work to our homes, yards etc. We badly needed our roof replaced. We met with Marquis Roofing (they actually showed up as scheduled). They were thorough and made sure we knew every step of the process. They were extremely competitive in their pricing and we felt very comfortable awarding them the job. The roof came out great. They completed the job as scheduled and were unbelievably meticulous in their clean up and protection of Landscaping, patio and furniture etc. What a great experience and I will continue to recommend them to any one I know.”
Rick C.Goffstown, NH
“Tom was great! I have only positive things to say about Tom and his crew. First, he was very affordable. Second, the quality of the roofing material and the workmanship was excellent. In addition, Tom and his crew were very professional and courteous. Lastly, I love the results. Our new roof looks great and it has improved the appearance and value of our home. I would recommend Marquis roofing to everyone. It’s worth your time and money to request a quote from Tom.”
Sheila W.Manchester, NH
“Marquis Roofing showed up exactly on time and on the same day as requested. They were very polite and straight forward. I needed to have a shingle replaced that had blown off the highest peak of my roof in a recent storm. He replaced the shingle on the spot and for a very reasonable price. It was a very high location and a windy day. Very happy that they came so quickly and fixed my problem on the spot! Highly Recommend!”
Erik C.Deerfield, NH
“We needed to do a new roof before the New England storms hit and being November Tom Marquis rearranged his schedule to get it done in one day (1100 sf). They came in and had to take off two-layers of old roofing and put on the new shingles and were able to complete it in 12 hours. They worked non-stop (into the dark), were professional and courteous and cleaned up at the end of the job to our satisfaction. Also there pricing was excellent.”
Carol N. and Joe N.Hampstead, NH
“I would highly recommend Marquis Roofing. I was at my witts end, after thousands of dollars in repair costs my roof still leaked. I actually put an add in the a local paper trying to find someone who could fix the previous work done by a highly inexperienced crew. Tom was straight to the point, no bs. He was willing to answer all my questions and address all my concerns. He and his workers were in and out before I knew it and after last weeks heavy rain my roof does not leak!! Thank you Tom.”
J.L.Manchester NH
“Tom, Just wanted to thank you for a great job on my roof! You and your crew were very easy to work with, from the initial consultation and estimate right through to the completion of the job. Your quote was very fair and you lived up to and actually exceeded my expectations! Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future! Thanks again!” –
T. Dalrymple
“Wow, we are so very happy with what Marquis Roofing did when they recently re-shingled our house. We had looked at a bunch of roofers and roofing companies but Tom and his company had the best value by far. Not only were they the most affordable, but actually used better material than the others! We found them very knowledgeable and easy to work with, and when they were done they cleaned up everything. We are very happy with our new roof!”
M. Ide Hollis, NH
“I had to replace the roof on a house prior to closing in order to receive an FHA loan. We were on a tight schedule, so getting the job done correctly in a short time frame was very important. Marquis Roofing was able to rip and replace the roof in two days! They did great work and finished when they said they would. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a professional roofing contractor.”
Ryan B.Merrimack, NH
“Absolutely the best experience with a contractor from start to finish. Tom and his team did a great job all the way though my roofing project from scheduling to completion, my new rubber roof looks great. Anyone looking for a great price, great customer service and expert installers, should consider this company.”
Steven S.Manchester, NH
“Tom gave us an excellent quote, quite a bit less than others, and stuck to that price. His crew is friendly & hard working, they were in and out in 3-days. They cleaned up every day, and you wouldn’t know they had been there after the job was done except for the new roof. Excellent workmanship, a great experience!!!”
Bruce GeriniHillsboro NH
“So happy we found Tom Marquis roofing. We had a tree fall on our home and the first contractor we received an estimate from couldn’t repair our roof until July. Tom came the next day and our new roof was completed the next week! My new roof is beautiful! Thank you!!”
Kimberly C.Pembroke, NH
“Ed and Brandon did an excellent job. They repaired some other issues that were found while replacing the ridge vent. I’m very happy with their work. Thank you.”
Ed F.Deerfield, NH
“Tom and team did an outstanding job on replacing my roof. I would highly recommend him for any roofing project you might have in the future!”
Kevin M.Bedford, NH
“I couldn’t be more satisfied! Tom was prompt and courteous, gave us the best estimate, came on the day he said he would – along with his talented crew – and installed a perfect new roof.”
S.S.Northwood, NH
“Tom and the Crew were excellent, The work was above and beyond my expectations. Very professional clean courteous, would recommend them to any one I know.”
AntonioMerrimack, NH
“This is the best roofing company in New England period! I am always skeptical of being ripped off by contractors. Marquis does top notch work at great prices! I will only use Marquis, you should too!”
Douglas F.Deerfield, NH
“Marquis Roofing’s service was outstanding. They went above and beyond with beautiful results.”
D. G.Goffstown, NH
“Tom and his crew were very knowledgeable. Tom had the best prices by far. His work is second to none! Tom explained all the processes as they got to them. I would recommend Tom and his crew to anyone really interested in getting there roof done.”
Dewayne TurnerConcord, NH
“I would highly recommend Marquis Roofing. I was at my witts end, after thousands of dollars in repair costs my roof still leaked. I actually put an add in the a local paper trying to find someone who could fix the previous work done by a highly inexperienced crew. Tom was straight to the point, no bs. He was willing to answer all my questions and address all my concerns. He and his workers were in and out before I knew it and after last weeks heavy rain my roof does not leak!! Thank you Tom.”
N.HGoffstown,
“We can’t express how pleased we were with Tom and his work. His crews were courteous and pleasant to work with. Tom took the time to explain the details to us so we would know what to expect and stood behind his work 100%! The workers were very attentive and respectful of our property, taking the time to keep their work areas clean and safe. When they were done, we were very impressed with how they cleaned up and made sure that you would never know that they were their other than the beautiful work they did!. We were so impressed we hired them for two other projects and they delivered consistently!”
The Jodoin’sNashua, NH
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