Pegasus Roofing Explains When to Repair vs Replace Your Roof

Pegasus Roofing and Construction, an exterior contractor based at 43 W Timothy Rd, Ward, AR 72176, has issued a statement explaining the difference between roof repair and replacement, aiming to help homeowners make informed decisions when faced with roofing issues.

Owner Joseph Blankenship, who began working on roofs at age 10 alongside his father, founded Pegasus Roofing and Construction to provide comprehensive roofing and exterior services across Central Arkansas. The company offers a wide range of services, including roof inspections, repairs, hail and storm damage repair, insurance claim assistance, and installation of various roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, metal roofing, slate, Spanish-style tile, and stone-coated steel.

Blankenship emphasized that many homeowners only consider replacing their entire roof when a problem arises, often under pressure after a storm or a sudden leak. However, he explained that a roof repair can often address the issue without the need for a full replacement. "A leak is a symptom," Blankenship said.

The company's guidance highlights several common roofing complaints that can often be resolved with a repair rather than a full replacement. For instance, leaks frequently originate from roof penetrations and transitions, such as cracked pipe boots, wind-lifted shingles, or separated flashing joints. These issues can be addressed without compromising the rest of the roof. Pegasus Roofing and Construction recommends that homeowners ask specific questions before agreeing to a full roof replacement, such as what specifically is wrong with the roof, where the problem is located, and whether the damage is isolated or widespread.

The guidance also points out that the location of a ceiling stain is not always the location of the roof problem. Water can enter at a flashing joint or a nail penetration and travel along the decking, rafters, or underlayment before appearing inside the home. A contractor who recommends a full replacement based only on the location of a stain, without tracing the water path, has not yet answered the most important question.

In some cases, a roof replacement is necessary. Widespread granule loss, extensive cracking or curling, brittle shingles that break when handled, multiple active leaks in different areas of the roof, soft or deteriorated decking across large sections, and hail damage distributed across the entire roof surface can all indicate that a roof has reached the end of its useful life or sustained damage too broad to repair effectively. Pegasus Roofing and Construction advises homeowners to get repair costs, scope of work, timelines, and payment schedules in writing and to verify a contractor's credentials through the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, which operates under the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing.

According to the Arkansas Attorney General's Office, any contractor building, repairing, or improving a home where the cost exceeds $2,000 must be bonded and licensed by the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Homeowners can verify a contractor's credentials by calling the Arkansas Attorney General's Office at (800) 482-8982. Pegasus Roofing and Construction holds the Arkansas Residential Contractor License #0477641126 and describes itself as a licensed residential contractor.