Residential Roofing in Virginia

What this service includes

• Steep-slope roof replacement and repair
• Ventilation and insulation coordination
• Gutter and flashing work
• Skylight and chimney detailing

Warning signs

• Interior stains
• Ageing shingle field
• Ice damming
• Attic moisture

Common causes

• Age
• Weather exposure
• Installation defects
• Ventilation shortfalls

Systems and materials involved

• Asphalt shingle
• Metal
• Slate
• Cedar shake

Repair or replace?

For homes, the decision usually turns on roof age, how many separate problems exist, and how long you plan to own the property.

How the work is carried out

1. Inspection
2. Written proposal
3. Approvals and permit
4. Installation
5. Inspection and closeout

What affects the cost

• Roof size and pitch
• Material tier
• Complexity
• Access
• HOA or historic requirements

Virginia-specific considerations

Residential roofing in Virginia is subject to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, administered locally. Requirements are consistent statewide, but local permitting processes differ.

Questions to ask contractors

• Are you licensed in Virginia, and what is your license number?
• Can you provide a current certificate of general liability and workers' compensation insurance?
• Who pulls the permit, and which jurisdiction issues it?
• What is included in the written scope - underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking allowance and disposal?
• What warranty covers workmanship, and what covers materials?
• Who will be on site each day, and is the crew employed by you or subcontracted?