Overview
Replace cracked, curled, or missing shingles to maintain your roof's weather barrier. Localized repairs can extend your roof's life by years when addressed promptly.
Ester Climate Considerations (subarctic)
- • Snow overload
- • Ice formation from interior heat loss
Common Signs You Need Shingle Repair & Replacement
- • Visible missing shingles
- • Shingles curling at edges
- • Cracked or broken shingles
- • Granule loss exposing black substrate
- • Shingles lifting in wind
Shingle Repair & Replacement Cost in Ester
Low
$195
Average
$488
High
$780
DIY vs. Call a Pro
Small repairs (1-3 shingles) on a low-pitch roof can be DIY. Use a flat bar to lift surrounding shingles, remove damaged ones, slide in replacements, and nail securely. Apply roofing cement to seal.
Call a professional when:
Call a pro if damage covers more than a few shingles, if your roof is steep, or if you see damaged underlayment beneath the shingles.
Roofers in Ester

Apex General Contracting & Roofing inc
Fairbanks, AK
(907) 987-2582
Northern Rain Roofing LLC
Fairbanks, AK
(907) 385-5135
L & L Contractors, LLC
Fairbanks, AK
(907) 978-4392HD Construction LLC
Fairbanks, AK
(907) 712-7656Founding Member
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Ester Housing Market
Median Household Income
$67,640
Median Home Value
$242,000
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
Population
2,784
Median Year Built
1995
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
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Shingle Repair & Replacement
Date
April 2026
Cost
$488
Vendor
Your local pro
Warranty
5-year material warranty
Ester average: $195–$780
Before
Issue documented with photos
After
Repair completed, area sealed
Materials Used
Warranty Details
5-year material warranty
Auto-Checkup Created
"Roof Visual Check" — every 6 months
Property Health Score
Good
roof category +10 pts(73 → 83)
Your health score is calculated based on documentation completeness, maintenance currency, warranty coverage, and investment tracking.

Maintenance Plan for Ester

Recommended Maintenance Plan — Ester, Alaska
Key Risks
- • Snow overload
- • Ice formation from interior heat loss
- • Short construction window (Jun-Aug)
- • Extreme cold (-50°F to -60°F)
Schedule
Visual inspection (DIY)(DIY)
Professional shingle repair & replacement
Estimated: $200–$800
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Alaska Regulations
Building Code: IRC 2012
Seller Disclosure: Sellers must complete a residential real property transfer disclosure statement covering known material defects.
Natural Disaster Risks: Earthquakes, Extreme cold, Flooding, Wildfires