A small roof repair in Franklin runs $261 to $870, a larger one $1,305 to $3,915 (about 0.59 to 1.8 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income). Past $4,900, half of a typical $9,800 asphalt re-roof here, a replacement bid deserves a place beside the repair bid. Starting ranges, not quotes. Prices compiled June 2026.
Where each repair sits against the price of a new roof in Franklin
Patch a small leak area$217 to $652
0.1 to 0.29 weeks of Franklin income
Replace missing shingles (10 to 20 sq ft)$174 to $522
0.08 to 0.24 weeks of Franklin income
Repair chimney flashing$304 to $783
0.14 to 0.35 weeks of Franklin income
Re-seal roof penetrations$130 to $435
0.06 to 0.2 weeks of Franklin income
Emergency tarp after a storm$174 to $609
0.08 to 0.28 weeks of Franklin income
Larger repair: several areas or decking$1,305 to $3,915
0.59 to 1.8 weeks of Franklin income
Replace-instead line $4,900 · 2.2 weeks of income
$0Typical re-roof $9,800 · 4.4 weeks of income
Bars show the local range for each job. The line sits at 50% of a typical asphalt re-roof, the point where our service guide says to price a replacement. Exact figures are in the table below.
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In Franklin, 11 figures for roof repair
Franklin rows each carry a source and date; rows we cannot source are left out.
Source: Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's unfair claims settlement rules for property and casualty insurers (text read on the Cornell LII mirror; the department's own PDF returned an access error), checked 2026-10-08
Repair prices. Per-job national ranges from our repair table, times Franklin's fixed cost index of 0.87, the same index the city page applies. The national guide notes that repairs vary far less between metros than a full replacement, so read the local band as an estimate rather than a measured local price.
Re-roof comparison. A typical asphalt re-roof here is $6,090 to $13,485 for 2,000 sq ft; the typical figure is the midpoint rounded to $50.
Hail, wind, housing, income, firms. Public records: NOAA Storm Events, Census ACS, Census County Business Patterns. Each row above names its source and period.
Small repairs such as a few missing shingles or a flashing seal cost $261 to $870 (about 0.12 to 0.39 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income) in Franklin. Larger jobs that cover several areas or need new decking cost $1,305 to $3,915 (about 0.59 to 1.8 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income). Both are the national bands times Franklin's cost index of 0.87.
When is a repair too expensive in Franklin?
The rule on our service pages is to price a replacement once a repair costs more than 50% of a new roof. With a typical asphalt re-roof at $9,800 in Franklin, that line is $4,900 (about 2.2 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income).
How many small repairs add up to a new roof in Franklin?
About 25. A typical re-roof here costs $9,800 (about 4.4 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income) and a leak patch costs about $390 (about 0.18 weeks of Franklin's $115,000 median household income). One patch every few years is cheap; a roof that needs patches every season is not.
Does an emergency repair cost more in Franklin?
Yes. After-hours work adds 20% to 40% on our national figures. On a $261 small repair that is $52 to $104 extra.
Should I repair or replace a roof under 15 years old?
Repair is usually the right call when the roof is under 15 years old and the damage covers a small part of the surface. Over 20 years old, with wear across the roof, a replacement is usually the better use of money. Between the two ages, get both prices.
How often does hail damage roofs in Franklin's county?
NOAA recorded 23 days with hail of 1 inch or larger in the county, 2014 to June 2026, and the largest stone measured 3 inches. Hail is a common reason for repair bids, so check storm dates before you pay for work that insurance might cover.
