Chimney flashing on older homes
Durham has a lot of original masonry chimneys. The flashing around them is usually the first thing to fail, well before the surrounding shingles look worn.
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Durham Roof Replacement Services
Durham has its own county, its own permitting, and some of the oldest housing stock in the Triangle. We work both ends of that range.
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Roof replacement in Durham
Two things make a Durham replacement different. The first is what is under the old roof. Where a previous owner laid new shingles over old, the tear-off is a bigger job and the decking underneath has not been seen in twenty years. We price decking repair per sheet as found and show you the boards before replacing them.
The second is paperwork. Durham is its own county and its own permitting authority, so the permit goes through the City of Durham rather than Wake County.
Everything comes off, the decking gets inspected, anything soft is replaced, then new underlayment and GAF shingles. We do not lay over.
On the ground
What we see on Durham roofs
The things that come up most often here, rather than a generic list of services.
Its own permitting authority
Durham is a separate county with its own inspections department, so the permit does not run through Wake County the way it does for most of the Triangle.
The work
How a replacement runs
Free inspection and measurement
We get on the roof, photograph what is there and measure it properly, so the quote is based on the actual roof rather than an estimate from the driveway.
Tear off, never overlay
Everything comes off. Laying new shingles over old hides the decking, traps heat, shortens the life of what you just paid for, and makes the next replacement more expensive.
Decking inspected and repaired
With the old roof off we can finally see the boards. Anything soft or rotten is replaced, priced per sheet as found, and we show you the damage before covering it.
Underlayment, flashing and GAF shingles
New underlayment, new flashing at every penetration, then the shingles. Flashing is where most replacements quietly go wrong.
Clean-up and magnet sweep
The site is cleared and we run a magnet over the drive and lawn for nails. You should not be finding them weeks later.
Local detail
Permits and paperwork in Durham
Durham is its own county and its own permitting authority. Roof work there goes through the City of Durham rather than Wake County, which catches people out when they have moved across from Raleigh.
Questions
Durham roof replacement questions
Do you serve Durham and Durham County?
Yes. Durham is a short drive from our Raleigh office and we cover the city along with the surrounding Durham County area.
My Durham house is older. Does that change a roof replacement?
It can. Older homes are more likely to carry a second layer of shingles from a past overlay, which adds tear-off time, and the decking underneath is more likely to need repair once it is exposed. We flag both at the inspection rather than mid-job.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family homes are a one to two day job once materials are on site, weather permitting. We give you a firm schedule after the inspection rather than a vague window.
Are you licensed and insured in North Carolina?
Yes, fully licensed and insured, and a GAF Certified contractor. We are happy to send you the paperwork before any work starts.
Areas we serve
Serving Raleigh and communities across North Carolina
- Raleigh, NC
- Garner, NC
- Wake Forest, NC
- Cary, NC
- Apex, NC
- Durham, NC
- Youngsville, NC
- Rocky Mount, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Knightdale, NC
- Clayton, NC
- Zebulon, NC
- Lexington, NC
- Louisburg, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Creedmoor, NC
- Thomasville, NC
And more. Don’t see your city? Call (984) 224-7182.
In Durham
More Durham services
Roofing in Durham
Durham County, northwest of Raleigh.
Roof repair in Durham
Durham County, northwest of Raleigh.
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