Average Roof Lifespan by Material Type

Renovating a kitchen or bathroom is one of the most expensive home improvement projects that a homeowner ever faces, but installing new roofing is right up there at the top. Roofing costs can vary greatly depending on the size and style of your roof, so it’s important to get an accurate estimate from a qualified contractor before starting any work. Here are some other important factors you need to consider when estimating a new roof and its average lifespan:

Roof type: Are you looking for a conventional or an exotic roof?
Extras like flashing, vents, chimneys, etc.: Will any of these additional features require upgrades/replacement?
Landscaping around the home: Will tree limbs be in the way of your installer accessing the roof?

Choosing the right roofing is critical when it comes to home improvement. Not only will a good roof last for many years, but it will also provide you with excellent protection from the elements and Insurance premiums could potentially be lowered if your home has a good roof. So, what are some of the key factors to consider when selecting a roof?

There are several important factors to take into account when selecting a roof. If you live in an area that experiences high winds and rain, for example, you will want to select a roof that is able to resist damage. Similarly, if your home is located in an area where there is a lot of solar intensity or heat, you will want to purchase a roof that can cope with these conditions.

Another important factor to consider is the lifespan of the roof. The lifespan of a particular type of roof typically depends on its material and construction. For example, metal roofs typically last 45 years whereas asphalt shingle roofs usually last around 20 years. Once you have selected the kind of roof that matches your needs, it is important to find a contractor who can install it correctly and comply with all relevant codes.

Below is a list of some roofing materials and their expected lifespan:

Concrete Roof Tile: 75 years
Asphalt Shingle: 20 years
Clay Roof Tile: 75 years
Wood Shake: 30 years
Natural Slate Tile 50 years
Metal 45 years

Real customers, Real reviews

5 / 5
Rocket Roofing is professional and honest. Super happy with their service.

Paul Marin

5 / 5
Alan and his company was very clean professional in doing the work. Out of 4 other companies, Rocket Roofing gave me a better price for the same work.

Alex Maria

5 / 5
They did the work well and communicated ok

Dave Gaston

5 / 5
Roof repair for storm & wind damage. Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Alec Ramos

5 / 5
These guys are the absolute very best. They are very talented, smart they took their time explaining the process and followed through absolutely amazing. I tell you I e spent 22 years in the Marines these guys are top shelves

Keith Gibbs

5 / 5
Excellent job. I would definitely recommend Rocket roofing. We really appreciate your work. Thank you

Pallavi Parekh

5 / 5
Rocket Roofing came through again for me on one of my investment properties in LA, not only did they do the job well, they were honest in letting me know my sky lights did not need replacement and saved me even more money! Highly recommend!

Evan Younger

5 / 5
Great service, great employees and great experience overall. I have been working with Alan for over 2 years now. He and his team inspected the property I bought and made some repairs on the roof as well. They also offered a warranty work that I purchased (5 years warranty).

After 2 years of wind and rain in San Diego, I started getting some leaks and sign of leakage couple of months ago, so I called Allen.

He sent the first available person after the rain was done and repaired the spot. I noticed the leak again after the next rain so I called him again. This time he send 2 people and replaced the entire section free of charge under the warranty work.

They also screwed in a tiny section of my gutter that was loose.

Overall I am very grateful to know Rocket Roofing and I will definitely contact him to replace a new roof when the time is arrived.

Sepand Asadi

5 / 5
Alan and the guys at Rocket Roofing were absolutely amazing! They were responsive and very professional! They didn’t waste time and made sure that everything was complete and no additional damage was done. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any work done!

Anthony Johnson

5 / 5
Great company to work with. Alan was very professional when inspecting my property, and his team did great job fixing my roof. Highly recommended.

Witold Wolak

5 / 5
This is the second time I have used Rocket Roofing and I am very happy with their work. They were extremely fast, friendly, professional and most importantly very affordable. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of roofing repairs, especially for storm and wind damage. They are a top-notch company that truly cares about their clients and their work. I will definitely be using them again in the future!

Amy Dandrea

5 / 5
I recently had a new roof installed by Rocket Roofing. The installation was done very professionally and on time. They were extremely responsive to all of my questions, even after we got started and the job was about 75% done, we had a few questions for them. They came back out to check everything a few days later and made sure it was right before moving on to the next phase of work. I received several quotes on our house before deciding on Rocket Roofing, they were by far less expensive than anyone else. Our home is much safer now that the roof has been replaced and I highly recommend them!

Maria Johnson

5 / 5
My roof was looking pretty bad after the last big storm we had. I called up Rocket Roofing to see if they could give me an estimate. They came out the next morning and gave me a very reasonable estimate. I was able to get the work done that afternoon so that my roof would not be damaged any further by another storm. The technicians were very friendly and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. My roof looks great! Thank you so much for all your help.

Daniel Chamness

5 / 5
I recently had a new roof put on my home and I am so pleased with the quality, professionalism, and communication.Rocket Roofing came in to assess what needed to be done, let us know what he was going to charge and how long everything would take. He was right on time and completed the job exactly as he said he would. We will definitely use them again in the future!

William Baker

5 / 5
Alan was phenomenal to work with. Always answered my call(s); if he wasn’t able, he returned my call promptly. He went out of his way to match the tiles of my Client’s home which we both were very appreciative of. Alan is a true professional.

Scott Harden

5 / 5
I was extremely satisfied with my experience working with Rocket Roofing. The work quality was excellent, and the crew was extremely friendly and courteous. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for roof installation or in need of repair work. My thanks to all at Rocket Roofing for a job well done!

Ella Garrick

5 / 5
Rocket Roofing did a great job on my roof. They were responsive to all my questions and took care of all the insurance red tape. The price was very reasonable and they did a great job cleaning up after themselves. I would highly recommend them.

Barbara Hannon

5 / 5
Rocket Roofing is a trustworthy company that did a terrific job replacing our roof. We were very pleased with their timeliness, professionalism and overall knowledge of the roofing business.

Robert Castillo