Roof Replacement in Blanchard, OK

Knowing when a new roof makes sense

Replacing the roof is the right move when the trouble covers the whole surface instead of a single area. Bald shingles worn down to the asphalt, sheathing that flexes underfoot on more than one slope, or a third patch near an old one all tell the same story. At that point a repair holds for a season or two at most.

We strip the roof to bare wood, swap out any rotted boards and build the new roof as one connected system. The underlayment, flashing, vents and shingles are selected to perform together. If your roof still has good years left, we will say so and steer you to roof repair.

Homeowners tend to recall the care taken around their property as much as the roof itself. Our aim is for your home to look just as it did before we arrived, except for what is overhead.

Everything that goes into the new roof

Stripping the old roof

All the old shingles and felt come off until bare wood is showing. Covering an old roof with new shingles conceals damage and cuts years off the new one.

Sheathing replacement

Plywood that is spongy, peeling apart or stained by water gets cut out and swapped for new boards. You get photos of each section before it disappears under underlayment.

Synthetic felt and leak barrier

Every square foot of decking is wrapped in a synthetic underlayment before shingles go on. Valleys, eaves and the areas around chimneys and pipes also get a self-adhering leak barrier, since that is where water lingers longest.

Fresh flashing and attic airflow

Drip edge, step flashing, pipe boots and vents are all new, never salvaged. Matching intake at the soffits with exhaust at the ridge keeps the attic cooler in an Oklahoma summer so the shingles wear at an even pace.

Laying the shingles

Architectural asphalt shingles are nailed in the pattern the manufacturer specifies, beginning with a starter course at the edges and finishing with matching ridge cap. If hail is a concern, impact-rated shingles are an option.

Cleanup at the end of each day

Before we leave, scrap goes into the trailer, grit is flushed from the gutters and a magnet is rolled across the grass, the planting beds and the driveway.

How to tell your roof has reached its end

• Grit piling up at the downspouts

  Coarse, dark sand washing out of the gutters is the shingles' mineral coating coming loose. Once the asphalt is exposed, sun and heat wear it down fast.

• Shingles that cup or split

  Corners that lift upward and tabs cracked through the middle can no longer lie flat and sealed. Each storm's wind catches them and pries them up a little more.

• Water marks or light in the attic

  Stained rafters, wet insulation or small spots of daylight showing through the boards mean water is already making it past the shingles.

• A roof that dips

  A low spot between rafters usually points to sheathing that has soaked up moisture for years. The fix is new wood, not one more patch.

• The same leaks returning

  When you have paid to fix the same slope two or three times, that money is usually better spent on a roof that is solid from the wood up.

How your replacement unfolds

1. 1

   Roof visit and itemized estimate

   We go up on the roof, look through the attic and take photos as we go. The written estimate breaks out materials, sheathing work, haul-off and cleanup on separate lines, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

2. 2

   Picking your shingles

   We bring samples to your home and compare color, profile and vent options outdoors next to your siding and trim. If the city requires a permit, we pull it.

3. 3

   Covering the property

   First thing on day one, tarps go over shrubs and beds, outdoor equipment is covered, and the trailer is placed where it is easiest on your lawn. It helps to take pictures and mirrors off upstairs walls, since the vibration of tear-off can shake them loose.

4. 4

   Removing and rebuilding

   We open and close the roof in sections, so no bare decking sits exposed overnight. A typical single-family home takes one to three days, depending on roof size and the weather.

5. 5

   Last sweep and walk-around

   Tarps come up, the magnet makes a final pass across the yard, and we walk the property together. We answer your questions right there.

What sets the cost of your new roof

We price each roof from measurements and what we actually see on it, never from a flat figure. Your estimate lists every item separately. If rotten sheathing shows up once the old shingles are off, we stop, show you photos and give you the added cost before any of it is replaced.

Square footage and slope

A bigger roof takes more shingles, underlayment and hours. A steep pitch calls for harnesses and roof jacks, and the crew moves more carefully on it.

How many old layers

Some homes carry a second layer of shingles laid over the first. Stripping both adds labor and adds weight to the haul-off.

What the decking looks like

Solid plywood adds nothing to the bill. Sheets that are soft or peeling apart get replaced one at a time, and the photos let you see each one.

The materials you pick

Architectural shingles, impact-rated shingles and premium underlayment sit at different price points. We walk you through what each one does for your home so the choice is yours to make clearly.

Chimneys, skylights and valleys

Every penetration and change in roof plane needs its own flashing and slower hand work, which shows up in the labor line.