Wear and tear from everyday exposure to the sun and rain, along with air conditioning repair traffic, ages the roof membrane until its service life ends. Every extra year you can get out of your roof is that much more money you can spend on other things. So how do you get your roof to last as long as possible and save money over the long term? With regular checkups in the form of inspections, maintenance and prompt repairs.
Studies show that when roofs aren’t maintained, they only last around half of their expected service life. “That’s why I have a warranty,” you say. Unfortunately, a warranty doesn’t always help, especially when nearly all manufacturers of roofing materials specifically state that the warranty is void if the roof is not properly maintained.
Think this is nonsense and scare tactics? Let’s do some math. If the cost to install a 50,000 square-foot roof with a 10-year design life costs $10 per square foot to install, the total installation cost is $500,000 and the cost per year of the roof is $50,000. But, if the roof is not maintained, and it only lasts half of its design life, then the yearly cost jumps to $100,000, and in 5 years you’ll need another $500,000 to replace it.
On average, it costs 2% of the roof installation per year to maintain a roof. Using the same example as in the previous paragraph, that amounts to $10,000 per year. Over 10 years, that’s $100,000. So even though you’ll spend $100,000 over your roof’s service life, you’ll save $400,000 by doing the maintenance necessary and avoid replacing your roof prematurely.
Bade Roofing takes a proactive approach to assisting you in establishing a 10-Year Budget Forecast when it comes to roofing and maintenance needs. We provide customers with added value of roof asset management along with cost effective inspections, maintenance and repair programs that provide roof surveys, budgeting and planning tools. Our program helps you more effectively manage your roof, maximize its value, and spend less time addressing problems so you can save money over the long term.
With tax season upon us, it’s also important to remember that maintenance isn’t the only way to get the most out of your roof. Money you spend on its maintenance can be deducted from your taxes.
Bade Roofing Company. Founded in 1954, Bade Roofing Company, Inc. is one of St. Louis, Missouri's premier family-owned and operated commercial and industrial roofing specialists. Bade Roofing installs roofing systems on major retail centers, grocery stores, hospitals, schools, warehouses and office buildings. www.baderoofing.com
You take care of your family, your home, and the neighborhood you’re proud to live in. A solid roof is part of that, even if it’s not something you want to think about every day. Most homeowners are focused on staying ahead of problems, making smart decisions, and protecting what they’ve worked hard to build. When something feels off, a stain on the ceiling, a shingle out of place, a leak that shows up at the worst time, you just want straight answers and a clear plan.
For more than 70 years, Bade Roofing has been trusted across the St. Louis region and surrounding Illinois communities to handle complex commercial projects, hospitals, and local landmarks where performance, safety, and accountability matter. Those buildings have zero room for shortcuts. The roof has to work. The documentation has to be right. The crews have to show up ready.
That same level of expertise, planning, and attention to detail is now fully available for homeowners throughout the region. Bade Roofing is also still what it has always been at its core, a family company. Three generations have carried the work forward, and today the company is led by Matt Bade, the owner and CEO. That matters because the name on the trucks is the same name behind the work, and the reputation is personal. You can feel it in how the team communicates, how clean the job site stays, and how problems get handled when weather turns or surprises show up.
Our residential team brings experienced crews, clear communication, and a practical approach to every home we work on. We take the time to explain what we’re seeing, what needs attention, and what can wait. No pressure. No shortcuts. Just honest guidance from people who live and work in the same communities you do. When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.
When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.
