[dbcolli]

I was shocked when my neighbor who has an expanded Lanatana like mine said he is having a new roof put on. I guessed the cost to be 7 to 8 grand and was told it would be 17 thousand dollars. Needless to say I am shocked as my 30 year roof is now almost 15 years old and we both have to 30 year rated shingles.
Is this the normal costs today and what is the average life span of a 30 year Owens corning shingle .

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dbcolli

I was shocked when my neighbor who has an expanded Lanatana like mine said he is having a new roof put on. I guessed the cost to be 7 to 8 grand and was told it would be 17 thousand dollars. Needless to say I am shocked as my 30 year roof is now almost 15 years old and we both have to 30 year rated shingles.
Is this the normal costs today and what is the average life span of a 30 year Owens corning shingle .

I am skeptical. I would get bids from three or four reputable roofers.

[Fredman]

I agree with getting more bids. A 30 year shingle doesn't have a 30 year life in Florida sun. I have a court yard villa a new roof this year cost 6k

[autumnspring]

Originally Posted by dbcolli

I was shocked when my neighbor who has an expanded Lanatana like mine said he is having a new roof put on. I guessed the cost to be 7 to 8 grand and was told it would be 17 thousand dollars. Needless to say I am shocked as my 30 year roof is now almost 15 years old and we both have to 30 year rated shingles.
Is this the normal costs today and what is the average life span of a 30 year Owens corning shingle .

People, including me, tend not to read the details of any warranty.
I expect a 30 year roof SHINGLE warranty is a prorated warranty and is based on LIST PRICE not what you would pay. Also, I expect it covers the shingles not the labor to put it up.
RE: 17,000
It does seem high to me BUT, it is possible that the plywood under the shingles has rotted.

Sadly, with all the people screaming to have their roofs done, a roofer will give you a high price-if you don't take it someone else will.
There is no shortage of this kind of thing. Look on craisglist and you will see people selling generators for 1200 that you can buy for half that price brand new.

[Toymeister]

We went through this after a tornado with hail damage. We waited one year, the price was 35% lower. If you neighbor can wait he will also find this to be true.

[vintageogauge]

Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get the names of installers they have on file. This wasn't nearly as bad as the tornado in 07 so there should be plenty of roofers available. Also you could call your insurance agent and ask for a reference or two. We had our home in Ohio done in 2013 at a cost of 21,000, it was a large home with lots of high peaks and a 4 car garage. I would say a Lantana should be in the mid teens.

[Paper1]

Originally Posted by dbcolli

I was shocked when my neighbor who has an expanded Lanatana like mine said he is having a new roof put on. I guessed the cost to be 7 to 8 grand and was told it would be 17 thousand dollars. Needless to say I am shocked as my 30 year roof is now almost 15 years old and we both have to 30 year rated shingles.
Is this the normal costs today and what is the average life span of a 30 year Owens corning shingle .

That is the Villages price, again whatever the market will bear.

[HiHoSteveO]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

We went through this after a tornado with hail damage. We waited one year, the price was 35% lower. If you neighbor can wait he will also find this to be true.

I think that Toymeister's advice is great!

Supply and demand. Once the urgency is gone, the higher price will be too.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by HiHoSteveO

I think that Toymeister's advice is great!

Supply and demand. Once the urgency is gone, the higher price will be too.

Exactly.

[TNGary]

Anyone that has had a positive experience with a local roofer price and quality, please be so kind as to provide their name and number, and any comments as that would be much appreciated.

[chuckinca]

Had our 13 YO roof inspected 6 weeks ago by what seemed to be a very knowledgeable roofing contractor during the replacement of the aluminum ridge vents with his recommended asphalt shingle ridge venting. He said the roof has 35 year asphalt shingles with some appearance of hail hits, good installation and should be good for at least another 12 to 15 years.


https://www.fema.gov/media-library-d...ema499_7_5.pdf

After the recent very high winds caused by Irma it would be a good idea to have your roof inspected to ensure it was not damaged.





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[graciegirl]

https://www.angieslist.com/articles/...t-new-roof.htm

[TimeForChange]

Originally Posted by dbcolli

I was shocked when my neighbor who has an expanded Lanatana like mine said he is having a new roof put on. I guessed the cost to be 7 to 8 grand and was told it would be 17 thousand dollars. Needless to say I am shocked as my 30 year roof is now almost 15 years old and we both have to 30 year rated shingles.
Is this the normal costs today and what is the average life span of a 30 year Owens corning shingle .

Bull sheet! I would call many roofers before I paid that..ridiculous. Does he have insurance? I live in a four bedroom expanded Ivey with 2700 sq feet and I even if I had to refoof this house about $7000 to $10,00 max......Who ever quoted that should be reported to the office of consumer affairs in for the State of FL.

[renrod]

Scott Smith Roofing 352-867-0044
I had him do a repair, he is very honest and is one of The Villages Roofing Contractors.

[Wiotte]

Another option is to drive around and catch a few roofers on the job. They may want to moonlight and you could save a few bucks.