Shingles curling and losing granules?
What it means and what to do next, from a roof inspection and free estimate team right here in Erlanger, KY.
You clean the gutters and see dark grit every time. Walk around the house and the shingle edges are curling up. Homes in Erlanger, especially those built in the 1990s off US 641 near Doe Run Lake, hit this phase fast after Kentucky summers bake the roof. You know it looks old but you don't know if it's failing.
Curling shingles happen when the mat inside the shingle dries out and shrinks. The edges pull up. Granule loss is the sandy grit washing into the gutter. Those granules block UV rays. Without them the asphalt underneath bakes hard and cracks. A few curled shingles can be a repair. Widespread curling across large roof planes means the whole roof is past the middle of its life.
The scope depends on how much of the roof looks this way. If it is just one small slope above the garage, replacing that section may run a few hundred dollars. If the curling and bare spots cover both sides of the roof, you are looking at a full tear-off. That cost depends on roof size, pitch, and how many layers come off. No honest number without looking. Get the facts before you budget.
Start with a free roof inspection that gives you real photos. You need to see close-up shots of the worst areas, not just a verbal opinion. TruRoof does this for homeowners in Erlanger and the Kenton County area. You get a written estimate same day. That lets you decide on a small repair now or plan for a replacement in the next year or two.
After the inspection you stop guessing. You know exactly which sections are bad and which are still sound. You have a plan and a price. No more staring at the roof from the driveway wondering if it will leak.
What people in Erlanger say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Erlanger ask
how much should a roof inspection cost
Our inspections are free and come with photos and a written report you keep, whether or not you hire us.
what does a roof inspection include
Shingles, flashing, penetrations, gutters, attic ventilation and decking, documented with photos.
why do i keep getting calls about roof inspections
Storm chasers follow hail maps. Use a local, licensed company that will still be here in five years.
attic wet after rain
Mark the wet area with tape. Check the roof directly above it for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or a bad pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the entry point may be higher than the stain. Get a pro to trace it before it rots the decking.
how to choose a roofing contractor
Ask for a local address and a written estimate. Check that they have insurance and a license. Read reviews and ask for references. A good contractor will walk you through the job, not just hand you a number. Get at least three quotes before you decide.
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TruRoof handles roof inspection and free estimate in Erlanger and the area around it.