ServicesShingle Roofing
Shingle Roofing in Florence, AZ
We tear off worn shingles, fix what we find underneath and put on a new asphalt shingle roof that sheds water and holds up to hard sun. The same few people who start your roof are the ones who finish it.
When shingles are the right roof
Asphalt shingles fit most pitched roofs. They cost less up front than tile, go on quickly and come in a lot of colors. For a lot of houses they are simply the sensible choice.
They are not the answer for every roof. A low-slope or flat section needs a different system, and we will tell you if part of your roof belongs on our flat roofing or foam roofing pages instead. If you already have tile and the tiles are sound, our tile roofing work is usually the better path.
We are a small crew. The person who measures your roof is on the job the day it goes on, and that same group does the cleanup. You are not handed off to someone new halfway through.
What a shingle job includes
- 01
Old roof off, down to the wood
Every old shingle and the felt under it comes off until we reach bare decking. Shingling over an old layer covers up rot and holds heat against the roof, so we don't offer it.
- 02
Deck check and repair
Once the decking is exposed, we walk it section by section looking for plywood that is soft or splitting into layers. Those sheets get cut out and new ones go in before we cover anything. You get photos of what we found.
- 03
Underlayment and drip edge
Fresh underlayment covers the full deck. Metal drip edge runs along the eaves and rakes so runoff drops clear instead of creeping back under the edge.
- 04
New flashing
Step flashing along walls, boots around plumbing pipes, and the flashing at chimneys and skylights all get replaced. Worn flashing is the most common place a shingle roof starts letting water in.
- 05
Shingles and ridge cap
Each shingle is nailed in the pattern the maker calls for, and ridge cap finishes the peak. The shingles we put on carry a 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers.
- 06
Attic ventilation
Heat building up in the attic bakes shingles from below. We check your intake and exhaust vents and let you know if anything should change.
Questions about Shingle Roofing?
Call(520) 395-8127Signs your shingles are wearing out
Granules in the yard
Gritty sand washing off the roof means the shingles are losing their top layer. Once the asphalt is bare, the sun breaks it down fast.
Curled or cupped edges
Shingles that lift at the corners or sag in the middle have dried out. Wind gets under them and they start to tear loose.
Cracks and missing pieces
Brittle shingles crack along the tabs. A few can be patched through our roof repair work, but widespread cracking means the roof is near the end.
Stains on the ceiling
Brown rings inside usually trace back to flashing or a worn spot above. The leak may have been going a while before it shows.
Soft spots underfoot
If the roof gives when you step on it, the deck under the shingles may be damaged and should be looked at before it gets worse.
How the job goes
- 1
The phone call
You tell us what you are seeing and roughly how old the roof is. We set a time to come out and measure.
- 2
Measuring and a written estimate
We get on the roof, take measurements and photos, and write up a line-item estimate. It shows what we plan to do and what could change once the old roof is off.
- 3
Tear-off and prep
We cover plants and lay tarps before the first shingle comes off. In summer we start early, because shingles soften in afternoon heat and scuff when walked on.
- 4
Install
Deck repairs, underlayment, flashing, shingles and ridge go on in that order. Most houses take a couple of days, with the same crew each day.
- 5
Cleanup and walkthrough
We run a magnet over the yard and driveway for nails, haul off the debris and walk the finished roof with you.
What sets the price
We price each roof from its own measurements and condition, so we won't give you a number over the phone before we've been up there. Your written estimate splits the job into parts. That way you can see what each piece costs.
- Size and pitch
- More roof means more bundles of shingles and more time on the deck. A steep roof also calls for harnesses and roof jacks, and every step up there goes slower.
- Old layers underneath
- Some houses have a second layer of shingles nailed over the first. Stripping both takes more time, and there is more weight to haul to the dump.
- Deck condition
- Plywood that is rotted or coming apart has to be replaced. We can't know how many sheets until the old roof is off, so the estimate lists the cost per sheet ahead of time.
- Shingle line and extras
- Architectural shingles run higher than basic three-tab. New vents, skylight flashing or a permit also add to the total.
Shingle roofing questions
How long will a shingle roof last here?
Strong sun is hard on asphalt, so shingles here often wear out sooner than they would somewhere milder. Good attic airflow and a lighter color help a lot. How the shingles are nailed and flashed matters as much as the shingle itself.
Is it okay to shingle right over the old roof?
Not on our jobs. Another layer adds weight, traps heat and covers up soft decking that should be fixed first. Tearing off costs more in labor, but your new shingles go down on a solid base.
What warranty comes with the shingles?
The shingles we install come with a 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers. We walk you through what that coverage includes when we go over your estimate.
Should I pick a light or dark shingle?
Lighter shingles bounce back more sun and keep the attic cooler. Darker colors soak up more heat. We can bring samples so you can hold them up against your home.
Will the same people be there the whole time?
Yes. We are a small team, and the crew that starts your roof stays on it through cleanup. If something comes up on day two, you're talking to someone who was there on day one.
Let's look at your shingle roof
Give us a ring with what you're seeing up there, and we'll pick a day to come out and measure. You get a written estimate and an honest read on whether shingles suit your house.