Repairing a roof at the first sign of leaks or damage will keep a home and its residents safe and dry. Roof repair costs run from $379 to $1,758, or an average of $1,060.

To locate a leak, your roofer will get on the roof and probably also crawl into the attic. The repair method will depend on the cause of the leak.

Some roof problems are clearly for experts, but you should be able to fix minor leaks and broken shingles yourself. Here are some DIY roof tips.