What this covers
Roof replacement removes everything down to the sheathing and rebuilds the system: deck repairs, drip edge, ice barrier, underlayment, flashing, the new covering, ventilation and ridge. The company protects landscaping and siding with tarps and plywood, tears off into a covered container, replaces soft or delaminated decking, and dries the roof in the same day so the house is never left open. Shingles, metal or another covering follow, with every piece of flashing new. Careful work shows in a crew working from roof jacks and harnesses, a deck that is actually inspected, ventilation sized to the attic, and a magnetic sweep of the yard before anyone leaves.
When to call
- A roof at the end of its life with widespread curling, cracking or granule loss.
- Repairs that keep coming back in different places.
- Storm damage spread across most of the roof.
- Sagging or soft spots that point to failing decking.
What to expect
- Inspect and planThe roofer measures, checks the deck and attic, and proposes materials, ventilation and schedule.
- Protect and tear offThe yard and walls are covered and the old roof removed to the deck.
- Repair and dry inBad decking is replaced and underlayment and flashing installed the same day.
- InstallThe new covering, vents and ridge go on course by course.
- Clean and reviewDebris and nails are collected and you walk the roof line with the roofer.
Get a certified company
Look up a certified company by ZIP code. Every company's license, insurance and trades are verified before it is listed, and placement is never paid.
Questions people ask
How long does a replacement take?
A typical house takes one to three days once materials are on site, weather permitting. Complex roofs, decking repairs or slate and tile take longer.
Will the decking need replacing?
Usually only a few sheets, where leaks or poor ventilation softened the wood. The company shows you what it finds before replacing any.
Can replacement follow a storm?
Yes. After tarping and documentation, replacement proceeds like any other, and the company coordinates with the rest of the rebuild, from gutters to interior ceilings.
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