Honest answers
What if your roof doesn't qualify?
A meaningful share of the roofs we assess don't qualify. Saying so is the job — and you're not left without a next step.
Why roofs get declined
- Active leaks or evidence of water intrusion into the structure
- Shingles cracked through, hard-curled or crumbling when handled
- Fiberglass mat exposed across meaningful areas of a plane
- Widespread missing or displaced shingles
- Sagging roof planes or soft, deteriorated decking
- Multiple shingle layers
- Storm damage that belongs in an insurance claim
- A roof simply too far past its serviceable life
What you get instead
You still receive the full written assessment: what we found, plane by plane, with the reasoning behind the decision. That document is useful on its own — it gives you an independent read on your roof's condition before you commission expensive work, and it costs you nothing.
Referrals to roofing contractors
When replacement or repair is the right answer, we can connect you with local Southern Maine roofing professionals we trust to do careful work and quote fairly. You're never obligated to use anyone we suggest, and we'd encourage you to get more than one quote regardless.
If it's borderline
Some roofs sit close to the line. When that happens we say so rather than rounding in our own favour, and we'll explain what would need to change — a repair completed first, for example, or simply reassessing next season.
Occasionally the practical recommendation is to do nothing at all for now. That's a legitimate outcome, and we'll tell you when we think it's the right one.
Why we work this way
Treating a roof that can't benefit produces an unhappy homeowner, a bad review and a roof that still needs replacing. There's no version of that outcome that helps us. Declining the work is simply the sustainable way to run this business.
Related questions
How do I know if I need roof replacement?
Common indicators are active leaks, widespread cracked or missing shingles, exposed shingle mat, sagging roof planes, and daylight or moisture visible in the attic. If we see those conditions, we'll tell you replacement is the appropriate path — and we'd rather say that up front than sell you a treatment that won't help.
How old can a roof be and still qualify?
Age is a signal, not a verdict. We've seen 12-year-old roofs that don't qualify because of storm damage and 22-year-old roofs that do because they were well ventilated and well maintained. Most roofs we assess fall in the 10-to-22-year range, but the shingle's actual condition decides it.
What happens if my roof doesn't qualify?
We tell you directly, explain exactly what we found, and give you our honest read on what the roof actually needs. If replacement or repair is the right call, we can connect you with trusted local roofing professionals. You are never obligated to use anyone we refer, and the assessment is free either way.
See if your roof qualifies
Six quick questions about your roof, and an honest read on whether rejuvenation is likely to be a fit for it.
2-minute self-check
Answer six questions from the ground.
This won't replace an on-roof inspection, but your answers shape the recommendation you'll get at the end — including when rejuvenation isn't the right call. "Not sure" is a fine answer.
1.Is your roof roughly 8–25 years old?
2.Do you have any active leaks or interior water stains?
3.Are there shingles missing, cracked through, or hard-curled in sections?
4.Do you see granules collecting in gutters, or fading and dry-looking shingles?
5.Do any roof planes sag, or does the decking feel soft?
6.Does the roof have more than one layer of shingles?
0 of 6 answered — your personalized result appears when you finish.
Before you replace — see if you qualify.
A free roof assessment tells you whether your asphalt shingles still have serviceable life. If they don't, we'll say so and point you to a roofer we trust.