As a trusted Southeastern Louisiana roofing contractor, you’d think that the team here at H2H Roofing has seen a million and one reasons for replacing a roof. While everyone’s situation is unique, and every customer is our most important one, it turns out there really are only a handful of common reasons for replacing your roof. Today, we’re going to jump into the 4 reasons into which most can fit.
The Big 4 Reasons for Replacing Your Roof …
- AGE
Properly installed roofs have a limited useful life. This depends on a range of factors like the materials used, installation methods, and specific warranties. In perfect conditions, this can range anywhere from 20 – 50 years. However, roofs that see more usage, from such things as regular weather activity, that lifespan can be considerably reduced. Regular inspections can help determine whether your roof has exceeded its normal lifespan.
- DESIGN UPGRADE
So, you’ve always had your eye on a specific shingle color or style; or maybe it’s the look of a metal roof; or even clay or slate tile. A design upgrade to your roof can be just the thing to give your home that wow factor you’ve always wanted. An upgrade sometimes be as simple as deciding you want to upgrade, however, sometimes, opportunity knocks – and your roof has outlived its useful life and it’s time for a replacement. Perhaps you’re replacing your roof due to something storm or accident related, and you’ve got the opportunity to make the change that’s been living in your mind a reality. There’s no one reason for why, or even when, to make a design upgrade; but one thing’s for sure – H2H Roofing is your trusted partner in doing it right, and making it look great! Check out or blog on upgrades for more details, “Let’s Talk Upgrades!”
- A LIFE EVENT
A life event, such as moving by way of buying or selling a home. One of the biggest improvements a seller can make when putting a home on the market is a new roof. It’s also one of the biggest requests from buyers during negotiations. A consideration which may not be as obvious, particularly to first time buyers, is it may be a requirement. These days, homeowner’s insurance policies are requiring new roofs sooner and sooner to write policies, and mortgages require homeowner’s insurance as part of the approval and underwriting process.
We’ve got more details on how real estate & roofs can go hand in hand her, “Roofing and Real Estate”
- A PERILL/LOSS & PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF
The last reason a homeowner would have for replacing a roof, and probably the one requiring the most time sensitive attention would be a problem with the roof, such as an active leak. Active leaks can be the result of a specific weather event, an accident, a lack of regular roof maintenance, or general wear over time. Most of these situations are often unexpected. Don’t be caught off guard, H2H Roofing can help make sure you’re prepared if you encounter an active leak. Find our resource for helpful steps if you have an active leak with our blog “Roof Leaking in St. Tammany… Who You Gonna Call?”
No matter the reason, when you replace your roof, the importance of hiring a locally licensed and insured roofer is paramount. Competent roofing contractors should not only be well versed in roofing materials and best practices but also be able to clearly inform a homeowner as to the current condition of their roof, while educating and guiding them through the options that make the most sense to them personally.
Asking your contractor if their insurance and licensing is up to date and in good standing is a great place to start helping you determine the roofer that you’re most comfortable choosing to work with. We’ve got some great information that sheds light on new roofing contractor requirements that were enacted in August of 2025 to help make that choice even more stress free, “Louisiana’s New Expectations for Roofers: What a Homeowner Should Know”
As the options today are many, excluding those companies that only do “new construction” or are not qualified to install a Fortified Roof could help make your choice a little easier, depending on your needs. You can further narrow your search by limiting your best roofing contractor options by doing research on the company. Does the company install residential roofs or mostly commercial, low-slope roofs? Do they specialize in asphalt shingles or metal panels? Other points of interest you’d want to consider when researching a roofer in St. Tammany would be to ask if they partner with other industry leaders, such as Owens Corning. Also, where are they procuring their materials, are they able to offer extended warranties on their products and work? All of these things may seem inconsequential but if you’re in the market for a new roof, they absolutely matter!
Whether your roof has been damaged by a recent storm, or no one has been on it since it was replaced after Katrina, it would behoove you to reach out to H2H Roofing today. Being on top of your roof, both figuratively and literally is what we do! Our professional and experienced team would be happy to conduct a complimentary inspection and review our findings with you, either reporting that your roof is in good shape, or offering you options for dealing with any issues that we may find. These could include anything from a small repair, mitigating further damage to a full roof replacement. We also partner with local and licensed public adjusters, should your damage prompt you to open an insurance claim.
We understand that your family’s home is important to you, and in most cases, it’s the most valuable asset people own. H2H Roofing takes pride in treating our customers like neighbors and their homes like our own, offering an individualized approach through the entire roof replacement process. We understand that every home has very specific roofing needs and every homeowner deserves a unique experience. We rise to this challenge through personalization, professionalism and an uncompromising sense of pride in what we do!