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When checking out a house, leave your emotions at home.- A new roof can cost between $5,000 and $15,000 or more depending on the type.
- A quick method to determine if the roof is leaking is to look in the attic. WARNING: Don't climb into the attic yourself, unless you know how to walk on joists; you might step through the ceiling and injure yourself. Simply open the attic access panel and look inside.
- With a flashlight, check the rafters. They should not show water stains, which indicate leaking.
- With the flashlight off, look up at the roof. Any pinpoints of light shining through indicate a worn roof.
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