--- title: What is a Roof Cricket? (Why You Would Need It, Cost, and More) description: Is it time for a roof replacement? If so, you might need a roof cricket behind your chimney or another roof penetration. But why would you need a roof cricket and why is it important? Here, you'll learn what a roof cricket is, why you need a roof cricket, how much a roof cricket costs, and more. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/RoofCricketThumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-is-roof-cricket#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Roofing Industry Knowledge](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/roofing-industry-knowledge) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # What is a Roof Cricket? 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(Why You Would Need It, Cost, and More)](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/RoofCricketThumbnail.jpg) ![Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Bill%20on%20hiking%20trail.png "Bill Ragan") [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) ** Print/Save as PDF ## What is a roof cricket? When talking to a roofing contractor you might hear the term "cricket". Obviously, they're not talking about the insect. So, what exactly is a roof cricket? In this video, we'll go over what a roof cricket is, why you need one, and more.  After watching the video, don't forget to watch the next video on [What Your Roof Replacement Estimate Should Include](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-replacement-estimate-include).  [![roofing contractor questions checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### Can You Use Multiple Types of Roofing Materials on a Roof? July 1st, 2026|6 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/have-different-types-roofing-materials-roof) [### What is a Roof Ridge? 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