When a Lancaster Home Needs a New Roof

Half of the homes in Lancaster were built before 1991 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). A house that age has likely seen at least one replacement, and some still carry an older roof that is due. When that roof comes off, the crew can also check a deck that may be the original from about 35 years ago.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 49 hail reports within 10 miles of Lancaster from 2015 through 2024. Eight were 1.75 inches or larger, falling in 2021, 2023 and 2024. The biggest, 2.5 inches, was reported on June 13, 2023. A storm like that can damage a full roof at once, and that is often what turns a repair plan into a replacement.

With 68 percent of Lancaster homes owner-occupied, most homeowners here will make this decision themselves at some point. Our article on what happens if you wait too long to replace a roof shows the cost of delay.

Timing can work in your favor when the roof is not leaking yet. Replacing it before the next storm season, instead of after a failure, lets you pick the material, the schedule and the crew without pressure, and avoids interior repairs that a failed roof can bring.

Ask for a written estimate that lists every layer, from deck repairs to ridge vents, so you can compare bids fairly. Our guide on how to budget for a roof replacement helps you plan.

Financing is available, and GemSco offers discounts for military, first responders and seniors. If storm damage is part of the reason, coverage depends on your policy and your insurer. We inspect, document the damage with photos and give a written estimate.

GemSco is an elite contractor for Owens Corning and GAF, family owned and fully licensed and insured. Learn more about our roof replacement service, or start with a roof inspection in Lancaster if you are not sure yet.