The roof is the most expensive thing you will never see.
It is also the one thing that protects everything else. Repair it when it is a repair, replace it when it is a replacement, and do not let anyone tell you which without looking.
Roof renovation or roof replacement is the repair, upgrade or full change-out of a roof. The roof is a home's primary barrier against rain, wind and sun, which makes it one of the most critical investments in residential maintenance. We show you what is actually up there — decking condition, flashing, valleys, penetrations — because that is what determines how long the next roof lasts.
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Area
- 4 states
- Licensed
- GC
Deciding between repair and replacement.
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Repair when it is a repair
A single leak, a lifted shingle tab, a bad flashing detail on a chimney. When the rest of the roof is sound, a targeted repair is the correct answer and we will say so even when a full replacement would pay us more.
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Replace when the roof is spent
Multiple layers, granule loss, widespread daylight in the attic, decking that flexes underfoot. At that point a repair is buying time on a roof that has no run left.
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Flashing is where roofs fail
Chimneys, valleys, skylights, vents and pipe penetrations cause most leaks — not the field of the shingle. That is where we spend our inspection time.
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Insurance claim assistance
If the damage is storm-related we document it properly and work alongside your adjuster. We fill the scope the claim actually covers rather than padding it.
From the first call to a dry house.
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Inspection and photos
We get on the roof if it is safe to do so and photograph what we find. You get the photos whether or not you hire us.
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Repair vs replace, with reasons
You get a written scope showing what we found and why we recommend one path over the other.
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Insurance coordination if applicable
For storm damage we meet the adjuster and document the scope so the claim reflects the actual work.
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Install and cleanup
Tear-off, decking repair, underlayment, flashing, shingles, cleanup and a final walk. We magnet the lawn.
Roof prices are driven by what is underneath.
If a storm is on the way and your roof is actively leaking, tarping or emergency dry-in is a separate immediate service. Call and say it is active — we will tell you whether we can get to you today.
What Memphis homeowners ask about roofs.
How do I know if I need a repair or a replacement?
Age, layer count and condition tell most of the story, but only an inspection tells the rest. A roof can look fine from the street and have serious decking damage underneath.
Will my insurance cover a storm-damaged roof?
Often a portion of it. Deductibles, policy language and whether you had prior damage all matter. We document properly and work with your adjuster — we do not negotiate your claim for you.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A typical single-family asphalt shingle roof is one to three days depending on size, pitch and decking condition. Metal and complex roofs take longer.
Can you match the shingles on a partial repair?
Usually, if the material is still available and the color has not faded much. We will tell you when a patch will be visible rather than pretending it will blend perfectly.
What ventilation does my roof need?
Enough soffit, ridge and gable ventilation to exhaust attic heat. In a Memphis summer an unventilated attic adds significant load to both the roof structure and the cooling system underneath it.
What this actually looks like finished.
Scroll to see the difference.
Illustrative example. Not a specific Cerpa project.
Not sure if it is a repair or a replacement?
Get an inspection and a written recommendation with photos. You keep the photos and the opinion whether or not you use us.