Roof repair
Leaks, lifted shingles, flashing and valley work. Fixes a localised failure rather than the covering.
When: Damage is isolated and the covering still has service life left.
Roofing services
Roofing services explained
Roofing work covers far more than replacing shingles. These are the six services homeowners actually hire for, what each one involves, and how to tell which you need. The covering is what you are shown. The system underneath is what keeps water out.
HyreRoof does not perform roofing work. These pages exist so you can judge a quote and a contractor.
Start from the symptom, not the service
Most homeowners arrive with a problem rather than a service name. This is the shortest route from one to the other.
| What you are seeing | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Water is coming in right now | Emergency tarping |
| A stain appeared on a ceiling after rain | Roof repair |
| Shingles are missing after wind | Storm damage repair |
| Hail came through the neighbourhood | Storm damage repair |
| The roof is old and I do not know its condition | Roof inspection |
| Granules are collecting in the gutters | Roof inspection |
| I have been told I need a new roof | Repair or replace first |
| Gutters overflow even when clear | Gutter services |
| I am buying or selling the house | Roof inspection |
The six services
Roof replacement
Tear-off, deck repair, underlayment, flashing, covering and ventilation. A complete new system.
When: Deterioration is general, two layers are up there, or the deck is compromised.
Roof inspection
On the roof and in the attic, with a written report. Establishes condition before you spend.
When: Before taking quotes, after a storm, or when buying, selling or renewing insurance.
Storm damage repair
Hail, wind and impact damage, usually running alongside an insurance claim.
When: After a weather event, before signing anything on the doorstep.
Emergency tarping
Temporary containment that stops water entering while you arrange the real work.
When: Water is coming in now. This is the only service on this list that cannot wait.
Gutter services
Sizing, installation and repair. Capacity is arithmetic: area, rainfall, profile and downspouts.
When: Gutters overflow when clean, sag, leak, or discharge at the foundation.
The distinctions people get wrong
A tarp is not a repair. It contains the damage while you arrange the actual work, and it has an expiry measured in weeks.
An inspection is not a quote. One establishes condition; the other prices a scope. A company doing both has an incentive worth being aware of, which does not make the inspection wrong.
Storm damage is not the same as wear. Insurance covers sudden accidental damage. Twenty years of granule loss is wear, and no adjuster will call it anything else.
Repair against replacement is a decision, not a service. It is worth making before you take quotes, because the two are priced and scoped completely differently. Work through the nine factors.
Common questions
Does HyreRoof perform any of these services?
No. HyreRoof is an independent information resource and a platform that connects homeowners with roofing professionals. We do not repair, replace, inspect or tarp roofs, and we do not supervise or warrant anyone who does. These pages exist so you can judge a quote and a contractor.
Which service do I actually need?
Start from the symptom rather than the service name. Water coming in now is emergency tarping. An isolated stain after rain is usually a repair. General deterioration across slopes is a replacement conversation. If you do not know the condition of the roof, an inspection comes before any of them.
What is the difference between a roof inspection and a storm assessment?
An inspection establishes the overall condition of the covering, flashing, deck and attic. A storm assessment answers a narrower question: what damage a specific weather event caused, documented in the way an adjuster needs, including a count of hits per test square where hail is claimed.
Do I need a separate contractor for gutters?
Not usually. Most roofing companies handle gutters, and replacing them alongside a roof is common because the access is already paid for and the edge detail is being reworked anyway.
How do I compare quotes across these services?
Hand every bidder the same written scope, then compare line by line rather than total against total. For replacement that means squares, layers removed, deck repair rate, accessories, flashing, ventilation and both warranty lengths. A quote stating only one number cannot be compared with another quote stating only one number.
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Information on this page is general and may vary by location, building code, roof design, insurance policy and individual circumstances. It is not insurance, legal or engineering advice. HyreRoof is an independent roofing resource and connection platform, not a roofing contractor.
Sources
- Roof assemblies and rooftop structures (IRC Chapter 9), International Code Council. Checked September 18, 2026.
- Roofing technical resources and installation standards, National Roofing Contractors Association. Checked September 18, 2026.
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