Do I Need a New Roof? Take the 60-Second Check.
Not sure if your roof needs a simple repair or a full replacement? Answer 5 quick questions and get a general read on where your roof stands — then confirm it with a local pro.
A general guide, not a professional diagnosis. This check groups your answers into a rough risk band using common roofing indicators. It can't see your actual roof — only an on-site inspection by a licensed roofer can confirm whether you need a repair or a replacement.
This is a general guide, not a professional diagnosis. Only an on-site inspection by a licensed roofer can confirm the true condition of your roof. Use this result to decide whether it's worth getting a professional to take a look.
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The quiz looks at the indicators roofers weigh most when they first size up a roof: its age relative to the expected lifespan of its material, and the visible warning signs you can spot from the ground — missing or curling shingles, granule loss, leaks and water stains, sagging, and recent storm or hail exposure. A young roof with no real issues usually just needs monitoring; an older roof with several warning signs, an active leak, or sagging usually points toward replacement. Most situations fall somewhere in between, which is exactly when a professional inspection is worth it.
What this check can't do is see under your shingles. Hidden deck rot, failed flashing, ice-dam damage, and problems that don't show from the ground can change the picture completely — which is why the result is a starting point, not a verdict. When you're ready for a real answer, a local roofer can inspect your roof on-site, usually at no cost, and tell you honestly whether a repair will do or it's time to replace.
Repair, inspect, or replace — the short version
Likely just needs repair or monitoring: a roof still well within its service life with only minor or no visible issues. Keep an eye on it and fix small problems early.
Worth a professional inspection: mixed signals — some age, a couple of warning signs, or recent storm exposure. An inspection settles whether a targeted repair is enough.
Replacement is likely: an older roof combined with multiple warning signs, or serious symptoms like an active leak with sagging. A replacement is often the better long-term value once repairs start stacking up.