The roofing system is an essential component of the home.
It protects against the elements and directly affects energy efficiency, comfort and safety.
In Jacksonville, Florida, the roof is exposed to harsh conditions. We regularly experience tornadoes, high winds and heavy downpours. Falling branches and pests undermine the integrity of the roof. Even minor issues allow moisture and insects to find their way inside and negatively impact longevity. There is the possibility of mold and mildew growth. Unfortunately, I never noticed missing or damaged shingles. I saw no water stains, sagging ceilings or decay. The roof never leaked into the home. It wasn’t until I listed the house for sale and scheduled a home inspection that the problems were detected. Apparently, the roof had been leaking around the chimney for quite some time. Because we had already invested into re-roofing a few years before, it was necessary to tear off and replace the entire roof. The estimates for a new roof were extremely expensive. I scheduled estimates with four different Jacksonville roofing contractors. When I added up the cost of a new roof, closing fees and realtor fees, I was not happy with the end result. I was not eager to deal with the disruption, mess and stress involved with replacing the roof. I decided to get in touch with a local Jacksonville cash home buyer. It took me a matter of minutes to fill out the online form. I had an offer in a matter of hours. While the offer was considerably lower than my original asking price for the home, I didn’t need to handle repairs, listings, showings or the demands of a bank loan.