Roofing in Ilagan

Policies generally cover sudden storm damage (wind, hail, fallen trees) but not gradual wear and age. Document damage with dated photos immediately, get an independent assessment before signing anything a door-knocking contractor puts in front of you, and check whether your policy pays replacement cost or depreciated value on older roofs.

Full replacements commonly require a building permit or regulatory compliance; small like-for-like repairs usually don't. Rules vary by country and municipality, and a legitimate contractor will know and handle the paperwork — treat 'we don't need a permit' on a full reroof as a flag to double-check.

Typically 10-30%, or enough to cover ordered materials, with the balance staged against progress and completion. Never pay in full upfront, and be wary of anyone who can start 'tomorrow' if you pay cash today — good roofers have lead times.

Typical service lives: asphalt shingles 15-30 years, concrete tile 40-60, clay tile and slate 60-100+, metal 40-70, flat membranes (felt, EPDM, TPO) 15-30. Underlayment and flashings usually fail before the covering itself, which is why old roofs leak even with intact tiles.

Dry, settled weather — and before your region's storm or rainy season, not after it starts. Roofers book out weeks or months ahead of peak season, so schedule inspections early; shoulder-season slots are often cheaper and easier to get.

Yes — replacing one slope or section is common after localised storm damage and costs far less than a full reroof. The trade-offs are colour mismatch with weathered existing material and tying new work into old underlayment. It makes most sense when the rest of the roof has meaningful life left.

Re-roofing with pre-painted GI sheets typically runs ₱800-₱2,600 per m² for materials plus labour, with labour alone at ₱150-₱500 per m². A full re-roof of a 100 m² home commonly lands at ₱80,000-₱300,000 depending on gauge, insulation and structure.

In the dry months, roughly December to May. Typhoon season (June-November) both causes the damage and makes repair scheduling unreliable — and post-typhoon demand spikes push prices up and quality down. Pre-season inspection is the cheap option.