So I've got x3 turtle back vents that are leaking when it rains hard. I had a roofer come out and look at the house. He said there were x2 shingles missing on the front of the house. But could find no other damage.

Insurance agency only wants to pay for the front half the house where the x2 shingles are missing form "wind damage". Not even where it's leaking now. The turtle Back vents are on the back side of the house ridge. So not even included in the repair. So Still out of pocket.

Can just the Turtle Back Vents be replaced? Anyone have any idea on the cost to replace x3 of these if even possible? I know nothing about roofs! Now is not a good time to have to shell out $2K on a roof deductible.

What kind of shingles are on the roof, and how old is the roof?

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Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
What kind of shingles are on the roof, and how old is the roof?

I think they are regular asphalt shingles. House & Roof are 7-8 years old.

I'm guessing the "x"s mean "times?" IOW: Three vents and two shingles?

Disclaimer: I am not a roofer.

Of course the vents can be replaced. But that would require pulling off some shingles and replacing them. Depending upon how old the current shingles are: It will show.

But the vents probably don't need to be replaced. Probably all that's wrong is they were poorly-installed and/or the shingles surrounding them are failing.

Probably.

Either way: New vents would be only an incremental cost increase over the surrounding shingle work.

As for the missing two shingles up front: Replacing those should cost less than your deductible, I would think.

But all of the above depends upon the condition of your existing shingles. If they're really old and brittle, such spot repairs could be problematical. Particularly if they're starting to curl on the edges.

We had similar spot repairs done on our roof when it was 22 years old without a problem. But the shingles that had been used had been top-of-the line and we still had no serious degradation at the time.

I didn't even think about asking for spot repairs on the shingles. Of course the roofer probably wants to jocky for the big project & insurance claim vs a small job.

Certainly something I'll look into.

Yes 3 Vents & 2 shingles.

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Originally posted by myrottiety:
I didn't even think about asking for spot repairs on the shingles.

Being as your roof is a mere 7-8 years old: Unless the builder used really crap shingles, there should be no problem at all spot-repairing this. The replacement shingles will stand out for a couple years or so, then blend right in.

When we had spot repairs done it was a couple guys doing their own side thing. They re-shingled around the wood stove chimney (the main reason for the work--storm damage), and, while they were up there, the vent for the inside bathroom fan (like a small turtle vent), re-flashed around the chimney and replaced some shingles, and completely re-did around the electrical service drop head.

I don't recall exactly what it cost. I don't recall it being outrageously expensive though. $250, maybe? $500, tops.

Roofers want the insurance money, in your area Jasper is a big roofing company They work on assignment, don't price the job like other roofers, you sign an insurance assignment that gives them carte blanche over your job. They take 100% of the insurance money regardless of the real cost of the roof. Google Jasper Roofing fyi.

I'd look for a good rep local company, and get several bids.

OTOH if you can get a new roof even partial for $2K thats a good investment, and you might even get the roofer doing the front to include the vents and spot repairs on the back for no additional cost to you, since he's getting the front done.

Also a good roofer might be able to convince the carrier that the whole roof needs to be done, another plus,

Neighborhood suffered hail damage, 66 homes, out of that only two were declined, both State Farm coverage, the State Farm inspector was from OK where Hail damage is done by softball size hail. Here its smaller hail.

after going through all the steps, my neighbor sued State Farm. In the end it cost them over $125K to fight not fixing a $25K roof. The $100K was attorney fees on both sides, point being don't take the first offer...

Get more quotes and inspections...

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

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Originally posted by myrottiety:
I didn't even think about asking for spot repairs on the shingles.

Being as your roof is a mere 7-8 years old: Unless the builder used really crap shingles, there should be no problem at all spot-repairing this. The replacement shingles will stand out for a couple years or so, then blend right in.

When we had spot repairs done it was a couple guys doing their own side thing. They re-shingled around the wood stove chimney (the main reason for the work--storm damage), and, while they were up there, the vent for the inside bathroom fan (like a small turtle vent), re-flashed around the chimney and replaced some shingles, and completely re-did around the electrical service drop head.

I don't recall exactly what it cost. I don't recall it being outrageously expensive though. $250, maybe? $500, tops.

The part of the roof these are on. You can't even see them from the ground. So as long as it's a similar color. I could give a shit.

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Being as your roof is a mere 7-8 years old: Unless the builder used really crap shingles, there should be no problem at all spot-repairing this. The replacement shingles will stand out for a couple years or so, then blend right in.

When we had spot repairs done it was a couple guys doing their own side thing. They re-shingled around the wood stove chimney (the main reason for the work--storm damage), and, while they were up there, the vent for the inside bathroom fan (like a small turtle vent), re-flashed around the chimney and replaced some shingles, and completely re-did around the electrical service drop head.

I don't recall exactly what it cost. I don't recall it being outrageously expensive though. $250, maybe? $500, tops.

^^^^^^
This right here. Your roof is not that old. Just get a GOOD roofer. I have had spot repairs done with no problem.

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OTOH if you can get a new roof even partial for $2K thats a good investment

I'm the sole break winner in the family and a career Tech Recruiter. Hiring is WAY down due to COVID. So my income will follow suit. I just can't justify throwing $2K deductible right now. Cause business is down to about %10 of what it was a few months ago.

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Originally posted by myrottiety:

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OTOH if you can get a new roof even partial for $2K thats a good investment

I'm the sole break winner in the family and a career Tech Recruiter. Hiring is WAY down due to COVID. So my income will follow suit. I just can't justify throwing $2K deductible right now. Cause business is down to about %10 of what it was a few months ago.

I get that, hopefully the economy is going to open up soon and you'll be busier than a one armed paper hanger in a wallpapering contest.

For now then, have the roofer repair where it is leaking.. With rainy season coming you don't need more damage, or he could tarp the roof while you wait it out..

This would be one of those times when it would be good to know how to DIY it. Many minor roofing things like this are really not that difficult.

I had to replace a shingle on our old roof after I drilled a hole through the roof. (Don't ask.) When the leak revealed itself I put a plug of roofing tar in it, then replaced the shingle when time & weather allowed. I could have done everything we hired those two guys to do if I'd wanted to spend the time. As it was: They got it done in one quarter the time it would have taken me, and, by watching them I learned a new trick or two