Roofing Questions Homeowners Ask Most
Clear, unbiased answers for Greensboro & Piedmont Triad homeowners.
These FAQs explain roofing, storm damage, insurance, pricing, and planning
in plain language — the same way we explain it to our own families.
Roof Damage & Diagnosis
Functional roof damage often occurs beneath the surface. Hail and wind can fracture the shingle mat,
break seal strips, or bruise impact zones without immediate leaks.
Insurance and professionals evaluate **function**, not just visible symptoms.
Learn more.
break seal strips, or bruise impact zones without immediate leaks.
Insurance and professionals evaluate **function**, not just visible symptoms.
Learn more.
Hail damage appears as circular impact marks, granule displacement, or soft bruising detectable during inspection.
Damage must align with verified storm timing and directional patterns.
Visual examples here.
Damage must align with verified storm timing and directional patterns.
Visual examples here.
Yes. Wind can lift shingles enough to break seal strips and fasteners without full blow-offs.
This reduces wind resistance and accelerates aging.
This reduces wind resistance and accelerates aging.
Hidden damage may take months or years to present as leaks, curling, or premature failure.
That’s why documentation close to the storm date matters.
That’s why documentation close to the storm date matters.
Roof Pricing & Cost Questions
Most residential roofs in the Triad range between $9,000–$18,000 depending on size,
pitch, material, ventilation, and tear-off complexity.
See pricing factors.
pitch, material, ventilation, and tear-off complexity.
See pricing factors.
Differences usually come from scope completeness, ventilation inclusion, underlayment quality,
labor standards, and warranty coverage — not just materials.
labor standards, and warranty coverage — not just materials.
Online estimates provide **range clarity**, not final pricing.
They are useful for planning before inspections.
Use our Instant Estimate.
They are useful for planning before inspections.
Use our Instant Estimate.
Insurance Claims & Storm Coverage
Insurance may cover roof replacement when functional storm damage is documented
and aligns with policy terms. Deductibles apply.
Claim process explained.
and aligns with policy terms. Deductibles apply.
Claim process explained.
Catastrophic storm claims are typically rated differently than at-fault claims.
Rate changes depend on carrier and regional risk pools.
Rate changes depend on carrier and regional risk pools.
Timelines vary by policy, but earlier documentation improves clarity and outcomes.
Timing details.
Timing details.
Financing & Payment Planning
Yes. Financing is commonly used for retail roofs, upgrades, or deductible planning.
View financing options.
View financing options.
Many financing tools use soft credit checks initially,
allowing homeowners to review options without impact.
allowing homeowners to review options without impact.
Roof Materials & Longevity
Most asphalt roofs last 15–30 years depending on ventilation, installation quality,
and storm exposure.
and storm exposure.
Metal offers long lifespan and impact resistance, but system design matters.
Metal roofing guide.
Metal roofing guide.
Choosing the Right Roofer
Look for local experience, licensing, clear scopes, strong warranties,
and documented inspections.
About Old Timers Roofing.
and documented inspections.
About Old Timers Roofing.
Local roofers understand regional weather patterns, codes,
and insurance expectations — reducing surprises later.
and insurance expectations — reducing surprises later.