First, you need to figure out what your roofing needs are. Do you just need a couple of shingles replaced? Is the entire roof in need of repair? Do you need it patched because of hail damage? Once you've identified your roof's needs, start looking for a roofer with experience in repairing that type of damage and who is qualified to assess the damage that your roof needs.

A roofer's hourly rate is based on a number of factors such as the type of roof they are repairing, the location, and how many people need to be working on the project.

The more people who are working, the more expensive it will be. Roofing repairs in a big city like Los Angeles or San Francisco are going to cost more than they would in rural areas. The same is true for roof damaged caused by storms and other natural disasters like hail. Local contractors tend to charge less than national chains because overhead costs are lower and their businesses aren't as well known.

In general, the cost of repairing a roof will vary based on how much damage the roof has sustained. For example, if just a few shingles need to be replaced, you should expect to pay significantly less than what you would pay for a full strip and replacement of your roof.

The costs of repair are also greatly impacted by the type of roofing material it is as well as by the geographical location of where the repairs are needed. For instance, if you happen to be in an area with very high labor costs like Los Angeles or San Francisco, your hourly rate for repairs may be higher than what it would be for someone who is situated in rural areas within California. National chains will typically charge more because they have overhead and their workers need to be paid more.

Roofers typically charge by the hour or when a job is completed, whichever happens first. The charge for repairs will depend on a number of factors. Some will charge by the square foot of roof surface that needs to be repaired. The hourly rate for repairs on an average-sized residential home roof is around $10 per hour, but can range from as low as $5 up to as much as $20 depending on how many people are working and how complicated the repairs are. In general, you should not need to pay more than 15% up front (half down) with a balance due at completion of work.

Yes, you should tip your roofers. The proper roofer service cost and what to be tipped is based on several factors. Some roofers will charge by the square foot of the roof surface that needs to be repaired. The common hourly rate for repairs on an average-sized residential home is about $10 per hour. This can range from as low as $5 up to as much as $20 depending on how many people are working and how complicated the repair is. You shouldn't pay more than 15% up front (half down) with a balance due at completion of work.

There are a number of ways to know if you've found a good roofer. You can start by interviewing them to find out how they operate, their qualifications, and what you should expect from them. Next, look at the job that they had done in the past and see how well it has held up. Finally, ask for references and call those customers to make sure that they were happy with the results.