Roof Replacement

Roof replacement

Tear-off to deck, a rebuilt roof system — decking to ridge vent — and the exact price in writing before we leave the driveway. Architectural shingle standard; Class-4 impact and metal options quoted side by side.

1 day most installations finish in one — larger homes take two

40 photos the documentation packet you keep at close

In writing your exact price before we leave the driveway

What a full replacement includes

Tear-off to deck — the residential code (IRC R908.3) requires removing existing coverings before new roofing goes on, and prohibits covering a water-soaked deck or stacking a third layer. In Texas heat, an overlay bakes from below anyway. We don't do "roof-overs."
Decking inspection and replacement where needed. Rotted or delaminated sheathing can't stay under a new roof; every replaced sheet is photographed and itemized.
Synthetic underlayment (higher tear strength and water resistance than old asphalt felt) plus self-adhering ice-and-water membrane at valleys and penetrations — the self-sealing layer at exactly the details that leak.
New drip edge at eaves and rakes (a code requirement — IRC R905.2.8.5), new pipe boots, new flashing where it's aged, and ridge ventilation sized to the job.
IKO architectural shingles nailed through the reinforced ArmourZone to manufacturer spec — six-nail patterns where wind exposure calls for it.
IKO manufacturer warranty registered on every install: a Limited Lifetime product warranty, the 15-year non-prorated Iron Clad Protection period, a 130-mph limited high-wind warranty, and a 10-year algae-resistance warranty — coverage any installer can register, with no special certification required.
Forty-photo documentation packet at close — yours to keep, plus a copy for your insurance file.

Materials we install

We standardize on IKO and put your options side by side in writing:

IKO Dynasty (standard)our default architectural shingle — the reinforced ArmourZone nailing band, a 130-mph limited wind warranty, Limited Lifetime coverage, 15-year Iron Clad Protection, a 10-year algae warranty, and Class A fire, in more colors than any other IKO line.
IKO Nordic (Class 4 upgrade)IKO's highest-performing line — polymer-modified (SBS) asphalt that flexes for the highest hail rating, UL 2218 Class 4, with the same 130-mph wind, Limited Lifetime, and Iron Clad coverage as Dynasty.
Class 3 vs. Class 4 & insurance — Class 4 (Nordic) is the highest UL 2218 impact rating, but it's a lab classification, not a hail guarantee, and hail isn't covered by the shingle warranty. Its value is qualifying you for an insurance premium discount where your carrier offers one. See our Class-4 breakdown.
Standing-seam metal30–50+ year service life per the Metal Roofing Alliance, concealed fasteners, 140-mph wind rating — at roughly two to three times the cost of asphalt.

The system under the shingles

Shingles are the visible 20% of a roof. Replacements fail or last on the other 80%:

VentilationARMA reports a poorly-vented attic can hit 140°F on a 90°F day — heat that cooks shingles from below. We size intake and exhaust to the 1-in-300 net-free-area guideline with balanced soffit intake and ridge exhaust.
Flashingthe code's job for flashing is keeping water out of every roof and wall joint (IRC R903.2). Step flashing, chimney details, and wall step-ins get rebuilt, not reused, when they're aged.
Valleys and penetrationsice-and-water membrane under the vulnerable details, because that's where nearly every leak we chase started.
Solar-ready prepplanning panels in the next few years? We pre-flash key locations while the roof is open.

Synthetic underlayment and starter course installed at a roof edge — install detail — The system under the shingles — a real Northvale install

What the process looks like

Free inspection plus written estimate — the same day you call.
Material selection and color sample drop-off.
HOA / architectural-review submittal — we prepare and file the paperwork where your community requires it. (In The Woodlands, Township approval is mandatory for every re-roof — our Woodlands replacement guide covers that process.)
Install day — usually one day, two for larger homes. Project manager on-site.
Final walk-through, magnet sweep of driveway and yard, documentation packet delivered.

Permits and approvals, by jurisdiction

Permit rules here are patchwork, and we handle whichever applies: unincorporated Montgomery County requires no county permit for a residential re-roof (the county's own FAQ says so) — covenant approval is what governs communities like The Woodlands. Incorporated cities differ: Shenandoah runs a full roofing-permit program with wind-load, nailing, and color rules; the City of Houston requires re-roof permits. Wherever your home sits, the paperwork is our job, not yours.

What a replacement costs

Your price depends on size, pitch, material, decking condition, and roof complexity — which is why we measure, then put an exact figure in writing before leaving. For market orientation, attributed data: Angi (2026) reports a $9,602 national average with most projects between $5,900 and $46,000 ($4–$11 per square foot); Modernize (2026) lists architectural shingle at roughly $4.11–$5.57 per square foot installed; This Old House (2026) reports about $15,439 for an average 2,000-square-foot asphalt roof. Metal runs roughly two to three times asphalt (Metal Roofing Alliance). Those are market numbers — your written estimate is the real one.

Common questions

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most single-family replacements are completed in one day. Larger or steep-slope homes can take two. Your project manager confirms the schedule before work starts.

How much does a new roof cost?

It's a measured, per-home number — we put yours in writing before we leave the driveway. As market context: Angi (2026) reports a national average of $9,602 with most projects $5,900–$46,000; Modernize (2026) puts architectural shingle at about $4.11–$5.57 per square foot installed.

Can you install new shingles over my old ones?

We don't do overlays. The code (IRC R908.3) requires tear-off in most cases and prohibits roofing over soaked decks or two existing layers — and in this climate a second layer traps heat that shortens the new roof's life. Tear-off also lets us actually inspect and fix the deck.

What warranty comes with a new roof?

Every IKO install registers a Limited Lifetime product warranty, the 15-year non-prorated Iron Clad Protection period, a 130-mph limited high-wind warranty, and a 10-year algae-resistance warranty — coverage any installer can legitimately register. IKO's longer, extended Iron Clad coverage is only available through higher ROOFPRO membership tiers, which we're in the process of earning as an IKO ROOFPRO applicant — we'll never sell coverage we can't register, and your estimate states your exact warranty in writing.

Do you handle the HOA approval?

Yes. Where your community has an architectural review committee, we prepare and submit the shingle and color approval paperwork as part of the job — including The Woodlands Township's mandatory RDRC process.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof?

Depends on jurisdiction: unincorporated Montgomery County requires no county permit for residential re-roofs, while cities like Shenandoah and Houston run permit programs. Whichever applies to your address, we handle it.

What happens if you find rotten decking?

It gets replaced — the code prohibits roofing over a deteriorated deck, and we wouldn't anyway. Replacement sheets are priced transparently in the estimate and photographed in your documentation packet.

Are impact-resistant shingles worth the upgrade?

In a county with nearly annual damaging hail on the NOAA record, often yes: UL 2218 Class 4 is the highest impact rating, and TDI notes Class 4 roofs receive the highest premium credit where insurers offer discounts — each company sets its own amount, so ask your carrier what they'd credit. We quote it side by side with standard product.