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Should I Consider Getting a New Roof?

Published March 8, 2021 · Updated September 23, 2026

Brick ranch home with twin dormers and a charcoal shingle roof

If You Are Wondering Whether It Is Time for a New Roof in Central Ohio, Here Are Our Tips

Do not wait until the flaws are obvious — a leak, torn shingles or water damage — before you think about a new roof. By then the damage inside the house can be much bigger than the damage on the roof.

  1. Have your roof inspected once a year by an experienced roofing contractor. Fall is a good time, just before winter weather arrives, so any repairs can be made in advance. Owens Corning has a useful guide to re-roofing versus repair.
  2. Have it checked after severe weather. After a hail or wind storm is always a good time for an inspection, so any damage the storm caused is caught early.
  3. Make small repairs before they become big ones. Preventive maintenance and minor repairs can head off major damage that costs far more in the long run. Contact us for a free inspection.

A New Roof: Metal or Asphalt Shingles?

If you are thinking about a metal roof instead of traditional asphalt shingles, we have broken that choice down here.

J. Riley Roofing is here for you, whether that means an inspection, a repair or a full roof replacement. We are proud to call Pickerington, Ohio home, and proud to serve our community.

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