ServicesShingle Roofing
Shingle Roofing in Litchfield Park
We tear off worn asphalt shingles and put on a new roof built for hard sun. Before any work starts, we walk you through the shingle choices, the parts under the shingles that matter just as much, and what each option means for your home and your budget.
What a Shingle Roof Is and When It Makes Sense
An asphalt shingle roof is a layered system. Plywood or OSB decking on the bottom. Underlayment over that. Then metal drip edge, starter strips, the shingles themselves, and ridge caps with vents along the top. If one layer is done poorly, the whole roof wears out early.
Shingles are a good fit for pitched roofs where you want a solid roof at a lower cost than tile. They are lighter, so they work on framing that was never built to carry tile weight. Out here, summer sun bakes the roof deck, so we pay close attention to attic venting and shingle color. Both affect how long the roof lasts.
If your roof is mostly flat or low slope, shingles are the wrong product. We would point you to our flat roofing or foam roofing pages instead.
What Our Shingle Work Includes
- Full tear-off
- Every old shingle and the felt beneath it comes off until bare wood shows. Only then can anyone judge the deck, which a roof-over never allows.
- Deck check and repair
- Sheets that are soft, peeling apart or rotted get swapped out. You see photos and a count first, so that line on the bill has a clear reason behind it.
- New underlayment and flashing
- Synthetic underlayment covers the deck, and new drip edge runs along the edges. Old pipe boots and cracked flashing at walls and chimneys are replaced, not reused.
- Shingles and ridge venting
- Your chosen shingle goes on with the nail pattern the manufacturer calls for. Exhaust at the ridge is sized to the intake vents, so attic heat has a way out.
- Cleanup
- Tarps cover plants and patios while we work. Debris gets hauled away, and a rolling magnet sweeps the yard and driveway for stray nails.
Signs Your Shingles Are Wearing Out
Granules on the ground
Dark grit collecting on the patio or in the soil below the eaves means the shingles are losing their protective coating. Exposed asphalt cracks quickly under strong sun.
Curling or cupped edges
When corners turn up or the center sinks, the shingle has lost its oils and gone stiff. That leaves an easy opening for wind.
Missing or creased tabs
A sharp crease across a shingle shows wind bent it back and broke the seal. Where a shingle is gone, the underlayment is sitting out in the weather.
Brittle, cracked shingles
Shingles that break when bent are close to done. Patching one area usually just sends the leak to the next weak spot.
Water stains on ceilings
A ceiling stain means water made it through every layer. Sometimes a roof repair takes care of it. Other times it is the first clue the whole roof is finished.
What Moves the Price of a Shingle Roof
No two roofs have the same size or condition, so we price each one on its own and skip the price chart. Below is what pushes the number up or down. Knowing it helps you read our quote and line it up fairly against anyone else's.
Size and pitch
Roofers measure in squares, and one square is 100 square feet. A steep roof or a two-story home takes more safety gear and more hours.
Which shingle you pick
Flat three-tab shingles are the budget option. Architectural shingles are thicker and pricier, and they stand up to wind and summer heat for longer.
Deck condition
Bad wood stays hidden until the old roof comes off. We put a price per sheet right on the quote, so a few soft boards never turn into a mystery charge.
Layers to remove
A roof with two old layers takes more labor to strip and weighs more at the dump than a roof with one.
Venting and details
New ridge vents, fresh pipe boots or extra flashing at skylights raise the cost a bit. They also tend to add years to the roof.
How a Shingle Job Runs
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Look and quote
We climb up, take measurements and check the deck where we can reach it. The written quote lists each line item, names the shingle, underlayment and venting, and spells out the cost if bad decking shows up.
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Permit and materials
We file the permit with the city and place the material order. You choose the shingle style and color, and we explain why lighter colors stay cooler.
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Tear-off and dry-in
We only strip as much roof as we can cover with new underlayment before quitting for the day, so your home is never left open overnight. Any bad decking gets fixed on the spot, and we show you what turned up.
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Shingles go on
Starter strip, shingles, flashing, vents and ridge cap, in that order. A typical home takes one to three days, depending on its size and the weather.
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Final walk and paperwork
After cleanup we walk the roof and the yard together. Once the permit is signed off, you get your warranty paperwork.
Shingle Roofing Questions
How long do shingles last in this heat?
Steady sun and a hot attic wear asphalt down. The same architectural shingle will outlast itself by a wide margin on a roof that breathes well compared to one that does not. Before you commit, we give you a straight estimate of what to expect on your home.
Can you put new shingles over my old ones?
We advise against it and strip the old roof instead. Laying over hides rotten decking, holds heat in and puts extra weight on the framing. It can also complicate coverage under the manufacturer's warranty.
What warranty comes with a new shingle roof?
Our installation work carries a 10-year labor warranty. On top of that, the shingles come with a 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers. When the job wraps up, we go over the paperwork with you and point out which warranty handles what.
What credentials do you hold for roof work?
We are an Arizona KB-2 licensed contractor. A permit gets pulled with the city for every shingle roof we put on, and the job is not closed until it passes.
Should I go with shingles or tile?
Shingles cost less to start and weigh far less. Tile lasts longer, but it is heavy and the framing has to be built to hold it. Our tile roofing page covers that option, and we can compare the two for your home over the phone.
Do I need to be home during the job?
No, as long as we can reach you. Tear-off is noisy, so pets are happier somewhere else that day. Move cars off the driveway the night before.
Get Straight Answers About Your Shingle Roof
Tell us what you are seeing on your roof. We will explain your options in plain words and set up a time to measure and quote.