How Much Does Roof Repair Cost? Real Prices for Common Repairs

At Patriot Roofing and Restoration, a single roof repair on a one-story home with an asphalt shingle roof of normal pitch costs $379 to $2,816, depending on what is broken and how much of it there is. Small, common fixes are at the low end: replacing up to 5 shingles is $379 and replacing a leaking pipe boot is $786. Bigger jobs such as chimney flashing, a valley or a large patch of shingles run from about $1,038 to $2,816. Steeper roofs cost more, two-story homes add 12%, and every repair starts with a $79.99 diagnostic visit. We publish every one of these prices, so you can check the math before anyone climbs a ladder.

Below are prices for common repairs, four worked examples of a real repair bill, what can change the price, and when the bill is telling you to think about a new roof.

Roof repair prices for common repairs

These are one-story prices from our roof repair price book, by roof pitch. Pitch is how steep the roof is: a 6/12 roof rises 6 inches for every 12 inches across. If you are not sure what yours is, our post on roof pitch explains it, and your technician will confirm it on site.

Repair	Up to 6/12	7/12 to 9/12	10/12 to 12/12
Replace up to 5 shingles	$379	$474	$541
Seal an HVAC rain collar	$379	$474	$541
Replace up to 1 bundle of shingles (about 33 sq ft)	$786	$983	$1,123
Replace 1 pipe flashing (pipe boot)	$786	$983	$1,123
Reflash 1 heat stack or power pole	$786	$983	$1,123
Install up to 50 feet of drip edge	$786	$983	$1,123
Replace 2 pipe flashings	$1,038	$1,298	$1,483
Flash or counterflash up to 10 feet of wall	$1,038	$1,298	$1,483
Reflash up to 8 linear feet of chimney	$1,038	$1,298	$1,483
Repair up to 10 feet of valley	$1,038	$1,298	$1,483
Replace up to 3 bundles of shingles (about 100 sq ft)	$1,316	$1,645	$1,880
Reflash up to 12 linear feet of chimney	$1,316	$1,645	$1,880
Repair up to 20 feet of valley	$1,833	$2,291	$2,619
Replace up to 9 bundles of shingles (about 300 sq ft)	$2,816	$3,520	$4,023

Two-story homes add 12% to each price. Each pipe flashing beyond four adds $300. The price book also covers wall flashing up to 30 feet, chimneys up to 30 linear feet around, valleys up to 45 feet, drip edge up to 100 feet, ice and water shield and a custom metal pan flashing; the full list is on the price book page.

How a roof repair bill adds up

There is no flat fee for "a roof repair." Your total is built from a few simple pieces:

1. The $79.99 diagnostic visit. A technician finds the cause of the problem, does our 21-point roof inspection and shows you photos on a tablet. Patriot Care Club members pay no service fee.
2. One price per repair line. Every line in the book is its own price. If you need two different repairs, say a pipe boot and a few shingles, each one is priced from its own line and added together.
3. The pitch column. Steeper roofs take more time and more safety work. If any part of the repair is on a steeper section of roof, the steeper column is used.
4. The story adder. Two-story homes add 12% to the listed price.

Nothing is done until you see the price and approve it. Recommendations are presented as Need To Do, Should Do and Could Do, so you know what is urgent and what can wait.

Four worked examples

1. A leaking pipe boot on a one-story ranch

The rubber seal around a plumbing vent has cracked and there is a stain on the hall ceiling. The roof is a walkable 5/12.

• Diagnostic visit: $79.99
• Replace 1 pipe flashing, up to 6/12: $786
• Total: $865.99

Pipe boots are one of the most common causes of a roof leak. Our post on pipe boot leaks shows what a failing one looks like.

2. Wind tore off a patch of shingles on a two-story home

About 30 square feet of shingles are gone from an 8/12 slope after a storm. That is up to 1 bundle, on the 7/12 to 9/12 column, plus 12% for the second story.

• Diagnostic visit: $79.99
• Replace up to 1 bundle of shingles, 7/12 to 9/12: $983, plus 12% for two stories = $1,101
• Total: $1,180.99

If the shingles came off in a storm, start with a free storm or replacement inspection instead of a paid repair visit. We do not charge for hail, wind and storm damage inspections, and you get our 21-Point Roof Inspection Report with photos. If the damage is covered by your policy, we work with your insurance company.

3. A leak beside the chimney

The chimney is 3 feet by 3 feet, so it measures 12 linear feet around. The roof is one story, up to 6/12.

• Diagnostic visit: $79.99
• Reflash up to 12 linear feet of chimney: $1,316
• Total: $1,395.99, unless the decking under the old flashing has rotted

Chimney leaks are often found late, after water has soaked the wood under the shingles for a while. If rotted decking turns up when the old flashing comes off, it is shown to you and priced before any more work is done. Our post on roof flashing explains why the joints around chimneys and walls are where so many leaks start.

4. Several small problems found on one visit

A one-story home with a 7/12 roof has two cracked pipe boots, a loose HVAC rain collar and a few shingles lifted by wind.

• Diagnostic visit: $79.99
• Replace 2 pipe flashings, 7/12 to 9/12: $1,298
• Seal an HVAC rain collar, 7/12 to 9/12: $474
• Replace up to 5 shingles, 7/12 to 9/12: $474
• Total: $2,325.99

Doing all of it on one visit means one diagnostic fee, and it is also what puts the whole roof under our repair guarantee (more on that below).

Why an "average roof repair cost" does not help much

Search for an average roof repair cost and you will find national figures that blend tile, slate, metal and flat roofs with shingles, single shingles with whole sections, and cheap patches with proper repairs. Your bill does not depend on the average. It depends on which of a few dozen specific repairs your roof needs, how steep it is and how tall the house is. That is why we publish a price for each line instead of an average, and why the same leak can cost $379 on one house and well over $1,038 on another.

What can change the price

• Hidden damage. Rotted decking and other damage under the shingles cannot be seen until the old material comes off. It is shown to you and priced before any work begins.
• Roof type. The published prices are for asphalt shingle roofs. Metal, low-slope, tile, slate and other roofs are priced at the diagnostic visit.
• Access. The prices assume a roof that can be reached safely without special equipment.

Ways to keep repair costs down

• Fix it early. A small leak left alone can soak the decking, insulation and ceiling, and a $786 pipe boot becomes a bigger job. Our guide on how to find a roof leak helps you spot one early.
• Join the Patriot Care Club. Members get 10% off repairs, no service fee on repair visits, a priority appointment within 24 hours and a yearly 21-point roof checkup with photos, for $14.95 a month. See the Care Club.
• Get storm damage inspected for free. If a storm caused the problem, the inspection costs nothing, and the repair may be covered by your homeowners policy. The deductible is always the homeowner's responsibility. This is general information, not insurance advice; coverage and deadlines vary by policy and carrier, so confirm with your agent.
• Spread out a larger repair. Financing on repairs of $1,000 or more: $0 down and 0% interest for 12 months, or low monthly payments, with approved credit.

When the repair bill says replace instead

A repair makes sense when the problem is in one place and the rest of the roof is sound. It starts to look like the wrong use of money when the same roof needs repairs storm after storm, when the repair list keeps growing, or when the roof is near the end of its life. In Arkansas we figure 15 to 20 years for asphalt shingles.

For a sense of scale, our published roof replacement ranges start at $9,000 to $12,000 for a smaller, simple home and run $15,000 to $30,000 for an average Central Arkansas home (see pricing). If your repair lines add up to a real share of that on a roof that is already old, it is worth getting a free replacement inspection before you spend the money. Our repair or replace guide walks through the decision, and we will tell you which one we would choose for our own home.

What the repair guarantee covers

We guarantee that repairs are fixed right the first time. If a repair leaks within 365 days, we repair it again at no charge. Once all recommended repairs are done, your roof is covered by the 365-Day Patriot Leak Free Guarantee: if the roofing system leaks in the next 365 days, the repair is made at no charge. Acts of God, maintenance issues, non-repaired pre-existing conditions, manufacturer's defects and animal damage are not covered. Full terms are on our guarantees page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to fix a small roof leak?

Most small leaks on a one-story shingle roof are one line in our price book: $379 to replace up to 5 shingles or reseal an HVAC rain collar, or $786 to replace a pipe boot, at up to 6/12 pitch. Add the $79.99 diagnostic visit. Steeper roofs and two-story homes cost more.

Do you charge to come look at a leak?

Yes. A repair visit is a $79.99 diagnostic that includes our 21-point roof inspection, and the technician shows you what was found on a tablet. Patriot Care Club members pay no service fee. Hail, wind and storm damage inspections are free.

Can you tell me the price over the phone?

You can look up your repair in our price book before we come out. The technician confirms what is actually wrong, the pitch and the amount on site, then shows you the price from the book, and nothing is done until you approve it.

Can I get a written roof report for a home sale or insurance?

Yes. A roof inspection with a written photo report you can keep or share is $379, and so is a roof certification, a written statement of your roof's condition from a licensed roofer. These are separate from the $79.99 repair visit and from the free storm or replacement inspection.

Need a repair priced?

Look up your repair, then let us confirm it. Contact us or call 501.441.2900 to book a repair visit anywhere in Central Arkansas, and see our roof repair page for how a visit works.