For every type, the approach is a full tear-off to the deck, repair of the sheathing, proper underlayment and ice barrier, new flashing at every wall and chimney, and a new roof system matched to the slope. On the east side's slate roofs, we assess honestly: whether the slate has life left with a specialist's help, or whether a shingle replacement is the practical choice. We specialize in shingle and flat and do not claim to be slate specialists.
Permits are typically required for a full replacement; check with the city building department, and we can advise on what is usually needed. We protect landscaping and hardscape on large east-side lots, coordinate parking and staging on tight west-side streets, and work around tenants and business hours on downtown buildings.
When replacement is the right call in Englewood
An Englewood roof is ready for replacement when shingles are brittle and losing granules generally, when a flat roof ponds and has multiple layers, when a slate roof has slates failing across the surface, or when leaks appear at several details and repairs no longer keep up. We inspect, photograph and give you a clear recommendation.
Architectural asphalt shingles are the standard for the pitched roofs in the city and come in profiles that suit older homes. For flat roofs we review single-ply and modified bitumen systems. We add ventilation where older attics lack it.
