Of course, when you replace your roof, your first concern is protecting your home and keeping your family safe. Fortunately, your investment in your roof can have a beneficial effect on the overall value of your home should you need or want to sell. There are several ways that your new roof increases your home’s value:

Long-Term Maintenance Costs
Roof with sagging, full gutters, a mossy roof, and missing flashing imply more than just a poorly kept roof and home. These issues can cause long term damage to the yard and driveway, and can even contribute to damage inside a home. Even if your interior and yard are in good shape, a savvy buyer will know that poorly maintained roofing will cost them down the road.

Energy Savings
Modern homeowners know that they save money when the roof is in good shape and well insulated. If your roof shows signs of age, it also shows signs that it is not built to the most up-to-date energy standards, implying that it will cost more to heat and cool the home.

Delayed or Cancelled Sale
Inspections performed during the sale process can often completely kill the sale of a home. Your roof may have problems that are not clearly visible but will be revealed upon the inspection of the home during the sale process. Many buyers will walk away from a home with even the most minor roofing problems, and others will expect to pay less for the home.

Curb Appeal
For most home shoppers, the first thing they see about your home is the roof, and the appearance of the roof has an even bigger impact on online sales and marketing. A worn roof significantly detracts from the overall appeal of your home and implies that the home is older and poorly maintained. A new roof will make your home look better and help get potential buyers in the door to see the attractive features inside.

Improved Selling Power
A new roof is a major selling point for your home in the eyes of most buyers. The roof is the most important line of defense to protect your home, and it can also be the source of the worst headaches and expenses if it is aging or in disrepair. Buyers see a new roof as a sure sign that they won’t have to worry about the roof or damage to the home for many years to come. Knowing that they won’t have to swallow the price of replacing the roof can often be a major motivation for a buyer to purchase a home.

Even if you aren’t ready to sell your home, your new roof will add value to your home for years to come, making it easier to sell when you need or want to sell. Knowing that your roof has been installed properly by expert craftsmanship ensures that your roof will be easy to maintain and will continue to be an asset in your sale. Call Vanguard Roofing so that we can inspect your roof and help you decide if you need to replace the roof. Our workmanship and excellent service will allow you to appreciate and protect the value of your home, now and when you decide to sell.