Roofing in San Fernando

Sometimes — an overlay saves tear-off cost but hides deck problems, adds weight, and often shortens the new roof's life and warranty. Many codes and manufacturers limit roofs to two layers. Tear-off costs more upfront and is usually the better long-term decision; get both options priced.

Often worth it: the access equipment is already up, edge details integrate cleanly, and combined pricing beats two separate jobs. If your gutters are under ten years old and sound, keep them — but have the roofer protect them during tear-off and note their condition in writing.

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.

A straightforward single-family roof takes 1-3 days for asphalt shingles or metal sheeting, and up to 1-2 weeks for tile, slate or complex multi-plane roofs. Weather delays are normal — a competent crew will never strip more roof than they can waterproof the same day.

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.