I'm in the middle of selling my house, and during the buyer's inspection, they found a broken truss in the attic. I received a repair quote today: $2600. The contractor mentioned that to fix it, he would need to remove several shingles and access the truss that way to install a sister truss. Since I'm not very knowledgeable about roofing or truss repairs, I'm hoping to get some advice on whether this price seems reasonable and if it's truly necessary to go through the roof for this repair.
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Honestly, that price doesn't seem too outrageous, but it's tough to say without a photo of the damage. It really depends on the extent of the issue. You might want to get a couple more quotes just to compare things and see if the price holds up. Remember, the contractor has to factor in the labor to remove shingles and install the sister truss, which can be a bit of work!
I would suggest not doing the repair yourself. Instead, consider giving the buyer a rebate equal to the quoted repair cost, plus a little extra—maybe around $3000. And definitely consult your realtor about this. You don’t want to risk being responsible if further issues are discovered during repairs, which could end up costing you even more!