Roof replacement
A new roof, with the price on paper first
A replacement is the whole roof: the old layers, the deck, the underlayment, the flashing and the shingles. Our estimate lists each, names the shingle, and puts a price on bad decking before anyone finds any.
Architectural asphalt shingles, standard or impact-rated
Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, where the code asks
Ventilation checked and written into the estimate
HOA approval forms filled in with you
Standard and impact-rated shingles, side by side
Neither one is the right answer for every house. Here is what changes.
| Impact-rated (Class 4) | Standard shingle | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Impact-rated (Class 4)An asphalt shingle tested to UL 2218, Class 4, the top impact rating. | Standard shingleA standard asphalt shingle. |
| Cost up front | Impact-rated (Class 4)Higher. Your written estimate shows both. | Standard shingleLower. |
| Your insurance bill | Impact-rated (Class 4)Some insurers discount, each one decides, and some do not. | Standard shingleNo change. |
| Shingle warranty | Impact-rated (Class 4)The same: ask for the warranty text before you choose. | Standard shingleShingle warranties generally do not cover hail. |
| Paperwork we give you | Impact-rated (Class 4)The data sheet, the rating, the install date and your invoice. | Standard shingleThe product data sheet and your invoice. |
The job
What happens on the days of the job
- 01Before
Step 1: Before the day
We confirm the start date in writing, order the shingles by name and walk the yard so crew trucks do not block the street.
- 02Tear-off
Step 2: Tear-off and deck check
The old layers come off and we look at every board. Bad ones are shown to you and priced per sheet, as the contract says.
- 03Install
Step 3: Underlayment, flashing and shingles
Drip edge, underlayment, new flashing at walls, chimneys and vents, then the shingles, nailed to the maker's pattern.
- 04Last day
Step 4: Cleanup and walk-through
A magnet sweep for nails, gutters cleared, and a walk around the house with you. The invoice and product paperwork come the same week.
About replacing a roof
How do I know whether to repair or replace?
The written report says which we would do and why, and prices both. Spot damage on a roof in good shape is a repair. Widespread hail hits across a slope usually are not.
Is an impact-rated shingle worth the extra cost?
It depends on your insurer. Some give a premium discount for a Class 4 roof and some do not, so ask yours before you choose. Your estimate shows both options with their totals.
What happens to the old roof?
We tear it off, check the deck, and haul it away. A magnet sweep of the yard and driveway for nails is part of the last day.
What if you find rotten decking?
We show you the boards and price them per sheet, as the contract says, and wait for your written yes before we replace any.
What would yours cost?
It depends on the roof. The written estimate gives the number, item by item.