Few home decisions feel as high-stakes — or as confusing — as deciding whether to repair your roof or replace it altogether. The right answer comes down to five clear factors. Here’s how we walk every Kansas City homeowner through it.
1. How old is your roof?
Most asphalt shingle roofs last 20–30 years depending on quality, ventilation, and weather exposure. If your roof is under 12 years old and the damage is isolated, repair is almost always the right call. If you’re past the 18-year mark, repairs often become a short-term patch on a system already at the end of its life.
2. How widespread is the damage?
A handful of missing shingles after a storm? Repair. Damage spread across multiple slopes, valleys, and flashings? That’s almost always replacement territory. Once 25–30% of a roof shows damage, the math tilts strongly toward full replacement.