Roof Replacement in Canton, GA: What to Expect

Most roofs let you know when they're close to done. From the yard or the attic, the big signs are shingles curling or cracking on more than one slope, bare patches where the granules have washed off, leaks showing up in more than one spot, and decking that feels soft or sags.

One leak by itself usually doesn't mean you need a whole new roof. If you're on the fence, our post on signs your roof needs a repair, not a replacement walks through the difference. If you're wondering how many years a shingle roof usually holds up here, see how long a roof lasts in Georgia.

The surest way to know is to have someone get on the roof and look. That's where every replacement with us starts.

Every roof replacement starts with a free roof inspection. We get up on the roof and look at the shingles, flashing, vents and pipe boots, then check the attic for moisture and airflow problems. We take photos so you can see what we saw.

If a repair will get you more good years, we'll tell you that. If it's time for a new roof, you get a free written estimate for your home. Same-day inspections are available, and we call you back the same day.

We also go over material choices at the estimate. Manufacturer warranties vary by product, so we explain what comes with each option before you decide. If you want to know what drives the price, our roof replacement cost guide covers it.

Before the work starts, we cover landscaping, windows and the driveway to protect your property.

Every replacement we do is a full tear-off. All the old shingles and underlayment come off, down to the wood deck the roof is nailed to. We don't put a new roof over an old one.

Getting down to bare wood is the only way to see what's really going on underneath. Once the deck is exposed, we walk it looking for soft spots, rot and boards that won't hold a nail tight. If any wood needs replacing, we photograph it and talk it through with you first.

With a solid deck, the new roof goes on in layers. Underlayment goes down first. It sits between the deck and the shingles and acts as a backup barrier if water ever gets past the shingles. Valleys and the areas around pipes and other openings get extra protection with ice and water shield.

Flashing is the metal that seals the spots where the roof meets something else, like a chimney, a wall or a valley. A lot of leaks start at these spots, so we pay close attention to them, along with the pipe boots around plumbing vents.

Ventilation is how your attic breathes. Cooler air comes in low at the eaves and hot, damp air leaves high at the ridge. When that gets out of balance, heat and moisture build up under the deck and the shingles age faster. We check it on every replacement and tell you if anything should change. Our post on attic ventilation in Georgia summers goes deeper.

A new roof makes a mess, and we don't leave it for you. When the roof is done, we haul off the old material, clean up the yard and driveway, and run a magnetic sweep to pick up loose nails.

Then we walk the job with you so you can see the finished roof and ask any questions.

Every roof replacement and new roof install comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty. We go over what it covers when we give you your estimate.

That warranty is separate from the manufacturer warranty on the materials, which varies by product and is explained at the estimate. Repairs are handled differently and come with our workmanship guarantee.

If hail or wind is what has you thinking about a new roof, we help with storm damage claims. We inspect the roof, photograph the damage, meet the adjuster if you ask us to, and share our photos and notes with you.

The coverage decision belongs to your insurance company. For a step-by-step look at how the process usually goes, read our roof insurance claim guide.

If your roof is showing its age or took a beating in a storm, the first step is a free inspection. We serve Canton, GA, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ball Ground, Hickory Flat, Waleska and the rest of Cherokee County.

Our crew has 28 years of roofing experience combined, and we're insured. Contact us for a free roof replacement estimate and we'll call you back the same day.