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Is $3,800 to replace 4 pipe boots, repair sheathing, and fix step flashing a fair price?

Project Details

The roof is 7 years old. The house was built in the 1950s and uses 1x8 boards for decking instead of plywood. A leak was discovered coming from one of the pipe boots.

Quote Details

Repair roof leak and address maintenance issues. - Replace 4 dry rotted pipe boots and surrounding shingles - Remove and replace 1x8 board sheathing/decking under leaking boot - Waterproof the repaired sheathing area - Remove and replace improperly installed step flashing

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Category

Roofing

Price

$3,800

Quote Date

April 8, 2026

Location

North Carolina

Year Built

1950

Roof material

Asphalt shingles

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