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Nick R.
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Time to replace a roof

Nick R.
  • Dallas, TX
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Here's my dilemma, I need to replace a roof on one of my rentals and am debating on just paying a contractor to tear off the roof (it has a double layer of shingles) and cleaning up the mess, and then laying down the new shingles myself to save some $$$. I don't have much free time and figure it'd take longer to tear off the old roof than to shingle the new one... does that sound right? I've only helped family and friends here and there with roof work and this is my first time completely replacing a roof on one of my properties.

Thanks!

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Darrin Carey
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  • Dayton, OH
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Darrin Carey
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  • Dayton, OH
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For the difference in cost, and the sunburn on the neck, let the roofing crew do it all and finish it up. The tear off, disposal and new material is the majority of the cost. Labor on the new shingles is pretty insignificant.

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