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Casper, Wyoming's cold winters and hot summers can do a number on roofs. A roofer can help you replace shingles, fix leaks, reinforce your roof, or replace it entirely. Some also provide siding replacement, gutter installation and related services.
Roofers don't need a state license for roofing work in Casper, but a local license may be required. Check your local regulations to ensure your roofer is properly licensed.
Before selecting a roofing specialist, we recommend checking their ratings on platforms such as Google Reviews and Better Business Bureau (BBB). Look for a roofer with at least 3.5 out of 5 stars on customer review platforms.
When you're ready to redo your roof, carefully consider your options for the material. Roofing options differ in price, longevity and durability. Concrete, metal and slate are some of the toughest roofing materials available.
In Casper, the price for putting a metal roof on a 2,000-square-foot home runs about $14,054, compared to the national average of $17,521*.
*Local costs were determined using RSMeans project estimates combined with local labor costs from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and cost data from home improvement stores. We also interviewed homeowners from around the country to validate local costs.
Replacing a roof can be very expensive, but you can take the following measures to reduce costs.
You may need to call on a roof repair if your roof displays the following signs:
Wear and tear will eventually take a toll on your roof. Proactive inspections and roof maintenance are essential in spotting problems before they worsen and lead to major repairs.
A few common things to keep an eye out for during an inspection include the following.
One of the most common roofing issues you may find is shingle damage or wear and tear. While asphalt shingles usually last 20–30 years, exposure to harsh weather, wind, rain and ultraviolet radiation erodes them over time, causing cracking or lifting. Cracked or broken shingles let moisture seep in, potentially causing mold, leaks and structural decay.
Flashing—the metal sheets around a roof's joints, dormers and vents—redirects water runoff away from vulnerable seams and transition points. However, if the flashing isn’t properly installed or has worn down over time, it can create a common entry point for water into your home. Check for flashing failure when you see moisture stains, peeling paint, drips from ceilings that align with flashing seams, leaks coming from joints, or sagging areas.
Leaks may develop in areas such as protrusions, seams and flashing around skylights, valleys, chimneys and vent pipes where roof planes intersect. These watertight joints may shift and allow water in due to expansion and contraction from temperature changes. Detecting and repairing leaks as soon as possible is important to avoid mildew, mold and decay.
Poor insulation in your attic can cause expensive roofing problems and uncomfortable temperatures in your home. Proper insulation boosts energy efficiency and can lead to substantial energy savings year-round, especially in Casper with higher energy costs on average.
Pooling water occurs when water doesn't drain from your roof properly due to debris buildup or low spots. This causes pooled water after storms. Your roof can get saturated and begin to rot if not removed within 48 hours. Weight stress is another consequence. Standing water can signal needing to replace your roof surface to correct the drainage or slope. Make sure your roof has proper drainage and clean debris regularly to avoid these problems.
Your climate, roofing material, quality of installation and maintenance frequency influence your roof's life expectancy. Installation quality is the most important factor. An improperly installed roof may have gaps or other issues that shorten its life span.
The typical life span of asphalt shingles is 20–30 years. Architectural shingles are on the higher end at 25–30 years, and traditional three-tab shingles usually last 15–20 years. Shake roofs, wood shingles and slate last 20–25 years on average, but they tend to be vulnerable to mold, rot and insects.
Most metal roofs last 40–70 years or more. Concrete roofs last around 50 years, but sometimes last over a century with proper maintenance. Slate roofs can last for more than a century.
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Your climate, roofing material, quality of installation and maintenance frequency influence your roof's life expectancy. Installation quality is the most important factor. An improperly installed roof may have gaps or other issues that shorten its life span.
The typical life span of asphalt shingles is 20–30 years. Architectural shingles are on the higher end at 25–30 years, and traditional three-tab shingles usually last 15–20 years. Shake roofs, wood shingles and slate last 20–25 years on average, but they tend to be vulnerable to mold, rot and insects.
Most metal roofs last 40–70 years or more. Concrete roofs last around 50 years, but sometimes last over a century with proper maintenance. Slate roofs can last for more than a century.
Replacing a roof can be very expensive, but you can take the following measures to reduce costs.
The Homefront Local team employs a proprietary scoring algorithm that evaluates companies based on key factors you value, such as average customer review ratings and trustworthiness indicators. Our method for determining trust involves a comparative analysis of the number of reviews a company receives compared to its local competitors. This leads to companies that have earned more trust from your local community being awarded a higher score. We review national roofing companies against our full roofing methodology. We score roofing companies based on service options, reputation, additional services and customer satisfaction.
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