Restore or replace?
Roof Restoration Versus Roof Replacement
Roof restoration gives a sound asphalt shingle roof more years for a fraction of the disruption of a new roof.
Here is how to tell which one your roof needs, and why we will tell you plainly if the answer is replacement.
- 43years in business
- 1983restoring roofs since
- 20,000+roofs
- 435836California license
- Freeroof inspection
- 6-Yearwarranty from Dura-Foam
What Is Roof Restoration?
Roof restoration is the repair and coating of an existing asphalt shingle roof so it keeps protecting your home for more years without being torn off.
Our version of restoration roofing is the roof tune-up: wash, seal the flashings and skylights, replace damaged shingles, then coat the whole roof.
The shingles, deck and gutters that are still good stay where they are.
- Keeps the roof you already have
- Fixes the damaged spots
- Coats the whole roof for protection
- Six-year warranty from Dura-Foam
How Is Restoration Different From Replacement?
Restoration repairs and protects the roof you have in a few hours, while replacement tears off every shingle and installs a new roof over several days.
Replacement is the right call for a roof that has failed. For a roof that is worn but sound, restoration buys years at a fraction of the cost.
| Restoration (Roof Tune-Up) | Replacement | |
|---|---|---|
| Existing shingles | Kept, damaged ones replaced | All torn off |
| Time on site | Two to three hours | Several days |
| Crew | Two people | Larger crew |
| Disruption at home | Minimal | Noise, debris, dumpster |
| Relative cost | Fraction of replacement | Highest |
| Warranty | Six years from Dura-Foam | New roof warranty |
Which Roofs Can Be Restored?
Asphalt shingle roofs with a solid deck and damage limited to spots that can be repaired can be restored.
Age alone does not decide it. A well-kept older roof may qualify, while a younger roof with rot underneath may not.
The free inspection settles it with photos from your own roof. See how the inspection works.
- Asphalt shingle roofs only
- Solid deck with no soft spots
- Worn, dry or shedding granules, but mostly intact
- Leaks at flashings or skylights that can be sealed
How Much Longer Does a Restored Roof Last?
A restored roof from Dura-Foam is backed by a six-year warranty, and many restored asphalt roofs keep going well past that.
Roofs restored earlier in their decline keep more life than roofs restored late. That is the main reason to have yours looked at before problems spread.
The warranty covers the coating and workmanship from the date of service, so the years after restoration are protected, not guessed at.
When Is Replacement the Only Option?
Replacement is the only option when the roof deck is soft or rotted, or when shingles are failing across the whole roof rather than in patches.
Coating a roof in that condition would waste your money, so we will not do it. We will explain what we found and show you the photos.
For more on making that call, see roof repair versus replacement.
- Soft or spongy decking
- Rot or water damage under the shingles
- Shingles failing on every slope
Not sure which side of the line your roof is on? Book a free roof inspection and find out.
Roof Restoration FAQs
What is roof restoration?
Roof restoration is repairing and coating an existing asphalt shingle roof so it lasts longer without a tear-off.
Is roof restoration worth it?
Roof restoration is worth it when the roof is worn but sound, because it adds years at a fraction of what replacement costs.
Is there roof restoration near me?
We provide roof restoration across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties, starting with a free inspection.
Roof restoration vs replacement: which is better?
Restoration is better for a sound roof that is aging, and replacement is better for a roof that has failed. The inspection tells you which you have.
What is restoration roofing?
Restoration roofing means fixing and protecting an existing roof instead of replacing it. For asphalt shingles, ours is the roof tune-up.
How long does roof restoration take?
Roof restoration takes two to three hours with a two-person crew.
Can a leaking roof be restored?
A leaking asphalt shingle roof can often be restored, since the tune-up seals flashings and skylights and replaces damaged shingles.
Does restoration include new shingles?
Restoration includes replacing damaged shingles. The shingles that are still good stay in place and are coated.
How old is too old to restore a roof?
Condition decides it more than age. A solid deck and patchy damage usually mean a roof can be restored.
What warranty comes with a restored roof?
A restored roof comes with a six-year warranty from Dura-Foam. Read the warranty details.
Will you tell me if I need a new roof?
We will tell you if you need a new roof. We do not coat roofs that should be replaced.
Find out if your roof can be restored. The inspection is free.