ROOFING 1O1

A hailstorm moves through northern Utah and the first thing most homeowners want to know is simple. Did my roof actually get damaged? The problem is that roof damage is not always obvious from the ground. Sometimes you see dented gutters or debris in the yard. Sometimes the roof looks fine until a leak shows…

Not every roofing company operates the same way, and unfortunately, Utah’s roofing industry has its share of fly-by-night operators — especially after big storms when out-of-state “storm chasers” flood the market. Here are five things a trustworthy roofer should tell you upfront, without you having to pry it out of them. 1. Their license and…

Metal roofing has gotten really popular in the last few years, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. It looks sharp, lasts forever, and the marketing makes it sound like the obvious choice. But is it the right choice for every home in Utah? Let’s break it down without the sales pitch. Durability: Metal wins…

Utah gets hit with hail more than most people realize. The Wasatch Front — from Ogden down through Provo — sits right in a corridor that sees significant hailstorms every spring and summer. We had some doozies in recent years that left a trail of damaged roofs across the valley. The tricky thing about hail…

Your roof just survived another Utah winter. Between the heavy snow loads, ice dams, freeze-thaw cycles, and those February wind storms that seem to come out of nowhere — it’s been through a lot. Spring is when winter damage shows itself. And the homeowners who catch issues in April save themselves a lot of money…

Most homeowners don’t think much about warranties until something goes wrong. And by then, the fine print matters a lot. Here’s the deal with roofing warranties — there are two kinds, and most people only know about one of them. The first is the manufacturer’s warranty. This covers defects in the shingle itself. If the…

Let’s cut straight to it — because you’re probably here for a number. For a standard single-family home in Salt Lake City (roughly 1,500-2,500 square feet of roof area), a full asphalt shingle replacement typically runs between $8,000 and $18,000. That’s a wide range, so let me break down what pushes the number higher or…

A bad storm rolls through, you find shingles in your yard, and now you’re wondering — does insurance cover this? In most cases, yes. Homeowner’s insurance typically covers roof damage caused by storms, hail, wind, and fallen trees. But “typically covers” and “actually pays out” are two different things, and a lot of homeowners leave…

This is probably the most common question we get: “Do I need a whole new roof, or can you just fix the spot that’s leaking?” Honestly? The answer depends on a few things, and a good roofer should be straight with you about it rather than pushing you toward the more expensive option. Here’s how…

If you’ve lived in Salt Lake City for more than a couple winters, you already know — the weather doesn’t mess around. One day it’s 45 degrees and sunny, the next you’re shoveling two feet of wet snow off your driveway. Your roof deals with every bit of that, and then some. Here’s the thing…