Roof Replacement in Guthrie

Knowing when a new roof makes sense

A roof usually wears out slowly. Granules wash off, the seal strips let go, and new leaks show up near the patches from last season. At some point a repair only buys a few more months, and those dollars serve you better as part of a roof that starts fresh.

Our job is to give you an honest read on your roof. When a focused repair will last for years, that is what we recommend, and our roof repair service is the place to start. When the roof has reached the end of its life, we share photos from the inspection and walk you through why a full replacement is the practical choice.

Oklahoma hail and long summer heat wear hard on asphalt, so we pay close attention to the components that take that beating: the underlayment, the flashing, the attic ventilation and the fastening pattern hidden beneath the shingles.

Every layer of your new roof

Stripped down to bare decking

The old shingles, underlayment and nails all come off. Laying new material over an old roof conceals problems and shortens the life of the new one.

Sheathing inspected and repaired

With the deck exposed, we check every section for rot, softness or boards coming apart. Damaged sheets are swapped out, photographed and listed on your paperwork so the changes are clear.

Synthetic underlayment and ice and water barrier

The full deck gets synthetic underlayment. Valleys, eaves and the areas around pipes and vents get a self-sealing barrier, since those are where water most often finds its way in.

Flashing and ventilation brought up to standard

Worn chimney, sidewall and pipe flashing is replaced instead of being reused. We also look at intake and exhaust vents, because an overheated attic cooks shingles from below.

Starter course, field shingles and ridge cap

Starter strips run along the eaves and rakes, shingles go down following the manufacturer's nailing pattern, and a matching ridge cap gives the roof a clean finished line.

A tidy property when we leave

Tarps cover plants and siding while the old roof comes off. At the end we haul everything away and run a magnet across the lawn, flower beds and driveway to catch stray nails.

How to tell a roof has reached the end

• Grit collecting at the downspouts

  Piles of dark, sandy grit in your gutters or at the bottom of a downspout mean the shingles are shedding their protective granules. Bare asphalt breaks down quickly in hard sun.

• Curled or cupped shingles

  Edges that turn up, or centers that sink into a shallow dish, show the shingles have dried out. In that shape they catch gusts and rip loose more easily.

• Water getting in at several places

  One leak can usually be repaired. Multiple leaks, or a leak that returns after each patch, point to a roof that is failing as a whole.

• A dipping roofline or spongy decking

  A sag along the ridge or deck boards that give underfoot often mean moisture has soaked into the sheathing. It should be dealt with before the damage spreads to the rafters.

• Two decades or more on the roof

  A standard asphalt roof typically nears the end of its useful life around 20 years, and sooner after several rounds of hail.

How the job runs

1. 1

   A walk-through and measurements

   We look over the roof, the attic if you allow it, and the gutters and flashing. You get photos and a straight answer on whether replacement is the right move.

2. 2

   A written, line-item estimate

   Materials, tear-off, a decking allowance and the permit each get their own line. That way you know what every part of the job costs and can weigh other bids on equal terms.

3. 3

   Scheduling and delivery

   We choose a date with a dry forecast and let you know when materials will arrive and where they will be placed. We pull the permit where one is required.

4. 4

   Tear-off and installation

   Most homes are stripped and covered in one day, so the deck never sits open overnight. Larger or steeper roofs may need a second day.

5. 5

   Final walk with you

   We look over the finished roof together, sweep the yard one more time and hand you the paperwork.

What moves the price

Each roof is priced from its own measurements and condition, so we hold off on numbers until we have been up there. The items below are what make one replacement cost more or less than the next. Your estimate will show each of them on its own line.

Size and pitch

More squares call for more material and more labor. A steep roof needs extra safety setup, and the crew works it more slowly.

Layers to remove

Two old layers take longer to strip and add weight to the disposal load.

Decking condition

Rotted sheathing only shows itself once the old roof comes off. Replacement boards are priced per sheet, and we show you every one we swap out.

Material choice

Architectural shingles, impact-rated shingles and metal sit at different price points. They also hold up differently when hail and high wind arrive, and we will walk you through that tradeoff.

Details and access

Chimneys, skylights, valleys and a tight lot all add time, and so do permit requirements.