ServicesRoof Replacement
Roof Replacement in The Village, When Repair Won't Hold
Sometimes a roof is past saving, and patching it again only delays a bigger bill. We tell you plainly whether your roof is done, show you why, and then rebuild it from the decking up so your home stays dry for years.
When a New Roof Is the Right Call
We start every roof conversation by asking whether a repair will do the job. Often it will. A few lifted shingles or a cracked pipe boot does not mean you need a new roof, and we will say so.
A new roof makes sense when the problems are spread across the whole surface instead of sitting in one spot. Shingles that have lost most of their granules, decking that has gone soft in several places, or a roof that has taken hail on every slope will keep failing no matter how many patches go on. At that point, paying for repair after repair costs more than doing the job once.
When we recommend a new roof, we walk you through what we saw, with photos, so you understand the reasons before you decide anything.
What a Full Tear-Off and New Roof Includes
Stripped to the wood
Every old shingle and every scrap of underlayment comes off until the decking is bare. With the wood in plain view, nobody has to guess what an old layer was hiding.
Decking checked and fixed
With the roof open, we go sheet by sheet looking for rot, layers pulling apart and spots that give underfoot. Bad sections are cut out and new sheets put in so the shingles have firm footing. Before any wood is replaced, we point it out to you.
Underlayment and ice and water barrier
Fresh synthetic underlayment covers the entire deck. Ice and water barrier goes into the valleys and along the eaves, the spots where water runs heaviest and ice builds up.
Fresh flashing and ventilation
Old metal at chimneys, walls and pipes is replaced with new flashing instead of being reused. We also set up intake and ridge vents so air moves through the attic.
Shingles and ridge cap
The shingles you pick go on with the nailing pattern the manufacturer calls for, so they stay put in high wind.
A clean yard every evening
Your flower beds stay under tarps during the work. At the end of each day, the crew runs a nail magnet over the lawn and driveway so loose nails don't find a tire or someone's foot.
Signs Your Roof Is Near the End
- Granules in the gutters
- A little grit is normal. Handfuls of it, or bare black patches on the shingles, mean the protective layer is wearing away across the roof.
- Curling or cracked shingles on several slopes
- One damaged area can be repaired. Curling, cupping or brittle cracking on every side points to shingles that have reached the end of their life.
- A sagging roofline
- If the ridge dips or the deck looks wavy from the street, the wood underneath may be weakened by long-term moisture.
- Leaks that keep coming back
- When a roof has been patched in several places and still lets water in, the problem is usually wider than any single repair can fix.
- Hail damage everywhere
- Oklahoma hail can bruise shingles across an entire roof in one storm. When the damage covers most of the surface, a new roof is usually the honest answer, and our storm damage repair page explains how that process works.
How the Work Goes, Start to Finish
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Inspection and honest recommendation
We get on the roof, into the attic if we can, and photograph what we find. If repair makes sense, we tell you. If a new roof does, we explain why.
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Written estimate and material choices
You get a line-by-line estimate and a clear look at shingle options and colors. We pull the permit where the city requires one.
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Prep and tear-off
On work day we cover shrubs and protect the driveway, then strip the old roof and check the decking.
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Build the new roof
Underlayment, flashing, vents, shingles and ridge cap go on in order. Most homes are finished in one or two days, depending on size and weather.
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Final walk and cleanup
We sweep the yard for nails, haul away the debris and walk the finished roof with you so you can see the work.
What Moves the Price of a New Roof
No two roofs cost the same, so we price yours after we have seen it. Your written estimate lists each part of the job so you know where the money goes. If something changes once the old roof is off, such as rotten decking, we show you and talk it over before doing the extra work.
- Size and pitch
- More squares of roofing means more material and labor. Steep slopes take extra safety gear and slower work.
- Layers to remove
- A roof with two old layers takes longer to tear off and fills more dumpster space than a single layer.
- Decking condition
- Sound wood costs nothing extra. Rotted or damaged sheets have to be swapped for new ones, and we only learn the full extent once the shingles come off.
- Shingle choice
- Standard architectural shingles, impact-resistant shingles and premium lines differ in price. We will explain what each offers so you can choose what fits your budget.
- Roof details
- Chimneys, skylights, valleys and multiple roof planes all add flashing work and time.
Questions About Getting a New Roof
- How do I know you're not just selling me a roof I don't need?
- We look for a repair first and tell you when one will work. If we recommend a new roof, we show you photos of the problems and explain why patching would not last. You are welcome to compare that with any other opinion before deciding.
- Can you put new shingles over my old ones?
- We recommend a full tear-off. Going over an old layer hides the decking, traps heat and adds weight, and any rot underneath keeps spreading. Tearing off lets us fix the wood and start clean.
- How long will the job take?
- Most homes take one to two days once work begins. Larger or steeper roofs, extra layers or a lot of decking repair can add time, and we will not tear off a roof with storms in the forecast.
- Will my insurance pay for a new roof?
- If hail or wind damaged the roof, your policy may cover part or all of it. We can document the damage with photos and explain what we found, but your adjuster decides what is covered. We are happy to walk you through the steps.
- Do I need to stay home while you work?
- No, you can go about your day. It helps to chat with us when the crew arrives and again once the roof is done, so we can show you the finished work. Tear-off gets loud, so pets are often happier inside or away, and please move cars out of the driveway before we start.
- Should I get new gutters at the same time?
- It can be a good time if your gutters are sagging, rusted or pulling away, since the drip edge is coming off anyway. If they are in good shape, we leave them alone. Our gutters page covers what we offer.
Get a Straight Answer About Your Roof
Describe what you're noticing up there, and we'll find a time to come out and look. Then you'll hear whether a repair will hold or a new roof is the better spend, with the reasons laid out.