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Water almost never drips straight down from the hole it came in — it runs along rafters and decking first. Tell us what you're seeing and we'll point at the most likely source and what it costs to fix.
Cost guides
Roof Leak Repair Cost
Average $900. Cost by leak source, by severity, emergency surcharges, and when a leak means it's time to replace.
Read the guide →Roof Repair Cost
The average roof repair is $1,176. Minor, moderate and major repair bands, plus what drives the price up.
Read the guide →Roof Replacement Cost
Why the big sites' averages range from $9,607 to $31,871 — and how to tell which number fits your roof.
Read the guide →Kitchen Remodel Cost
What a kitchen remodel really involves at each budget level, and where the money actually goes.
Read the guide →Bathroom Remodel Cost
From a cosmetic refresh to a full gut renovation — scope, cost drivers, and planning tips.
Read the guide →Florida Roof Rules
The 15-year insurance rule, the 25% repair rule, wind mitigation and 4-point inspections, and the Dec 2026 code change.
Read the guide →Pipe Boot Leak Repair Cost
The most common roof leak of all: a cracked vent boot costs $250–$600 to replace.
Read the guide →Roof Valley Leak Repair Cost
Reseal for ~$300 or rebuild for up to $1,500 — what decides which one your valley needs.
Read the guide →Skylight Leak Repair Cost
Usually the flashing, not the skylight: $225–$800 to fix, $800–$2,400 if the unit failed.
Read the guide →Chimney Leak Repair Cost
Flashing repair $150–$700; a crown rebuild $1,000–$3,500. Roofer or mason? We explain.
Read the guide →Emergency Roof Repair Cost
The 25–50% emergency surcharge, call-out fees, tarping costs — and what truly counts as an emergency.
Read the guide →Roof Repair vs. Replacement
The one-third rule, roof age, and the leak patterns that tell you which way to go.
Read the guide →Window Replacement Cost
$450–$1,500 per window installed, $900 average — plus Florida impact window costs.
Read the guide →Water Heater Replacement Cost
Tank $600–$3,100 installed; tankless $1,400–$5,600. Angi's average replacement: $1,348.
Read the guide →AC Replacement Cost
A new central AC unit costs $3,300–$5,900; a full HVAC system $7,000–$16,000.
Read the guide →In the Jacksonville area?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a roof leak repair cost?
The average roof leak repair costs $900 in 2026, with a typical range of $700–$3,000 (Angi). Minor leaks with no interior damage run $150–$1,000; the price depends mainly on the leak source — a cracked pipe boot is $250–$600, a valley rebuild up to $1,500 (HomeGuide).
What is the most common cause of a roof leak?
A cracked pipe boot — the rubber seal around a plumbing vent pipe. It hardens and splits with age and is the most common leak source on roofs under about 15 years old. Replacement costs $250–$600.
How much does an emergency roof repair cost?
Emergency and after-hours repairs add a 25–50% surcharge to standard prices, and most roofers charge a $150–$300 minimum call-out fee. Emergency tarping runs $1.00–$2.80 per square foot installed.
How much does a roof replacement cost?
Published averages range from $9,607 (Angi) to $31,871 (Cost vs. Value) because they price different roofs. Per square foot installed including tear-off, HomeGuide puts architectural asphalt at $4–$6, metal at $5–$16, and tile at $7–$25.
Why trust these numbers?
Most cost sites are written by content farms quoting each other. Our ranges are compiled from Angi's and HomeGuide's 2026 project data, cross-checked against real jobs by a working licensed contractor — and where the big sites disagree with each other (they do, by thousands of dollars), we show you the disagreement instead of hiding it. Read more about us.