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Greater Richmond roofing
A good roof. A home well cared for.
Clear advice on repair and replacement, with a plan you can understand before any work begins. Big decision? We will take it one small step at a time.
- No pressure
- Everything in writing
- “Not sure” is a fine answer
Wondering if it is a repair or a replacement? That is the first question we help with.
Five easy questions
Repair or replace? Let us think it through together.
You do not need roofing words for this. Pick the answer that is closest, and you will get a gentle steer and the reasons behind it.
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Before you say yes to anyone
What a good written estimate looks like
Two estimates with different totals are often two different jobs. A good estimate names what is included, so you can compare like with like, and so nothing surprising turns up halfway through.
Sample layout, not a real quote
- Tear-offAll layers removed to the bare deck
- Deck checkPrice per sheet, agreed before any extra work
- UnderlaymentNamed type, with membrane at eaves and valleys
- FlashingChimney, walls, valleys and pipes listed
- VentilationIntake and exhaust described
- ShinglesMaker, product line and colour written out
- CleanupDaily sweep and a magnetic nail check
- WarrantyBoth warranties, with terms in writing
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How it works
Three steps, and you stay in charge
Tell us about your roof
Use the short estimate form or the quiz. "Not sure" is a fine answer. You do not need to know whether it is a repair or a replacement, and you do not need to know the words for anything.
We visit, look and write it down
Someone comes to look at the roof, the attic if it is accessible, and the places water has been showing up. You then receive a written estimate in plain language, with the scope, the materials and the price for any damaged decking.
You choose, then we do the work
Take your time. Compare the estimate with others using our checklist. If you go ahead, we agree a start window, tell your neighbours if they are likely to hear us, and walk the finished roof with you at the end.
Try it on a house
Which shingle colour feels like home?
Pick a colour and watch the roof change. We have suggested walls, trim and a front door to go with each one.
Weathered Slate
A cool blue-grey with a lived-in look. It sits happily beside red brick, white trim and sage gardens.
Pairs well with
- Siding: Soft Oat
- Trim: Warm White
- Front door: Burgundy
In the neighbourhood
Homes like yours, drawn as sample concepts
These are illustrations of the kinds of homes and roofs we talk about, not real projects. Filter by repair or replacement.
Showing 8 sample homes.
Replacement
Craftsman bungalow
Full replacement in Weathered Slate, with new flashing around the chimney.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Replacement
Garden cottage
Terracotta shingles, with a refreshed vent and a new drip edge.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Repair
Two-storey farmhouse
Targeted repair of a worn valley and several lifted shingles.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Replacement
Long ranch
Barnwood shingles across a wide, low roof with ridge ventilation.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Repair
Cape-style cottage
Replaced cracked pipe collars and resealed one stretch of flashing.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Replacement
Porch-front craftsman
Forest green shingles and cream trim for a house surrounded by trees.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Replacement
Country farmhouse
Driftwood shingles with a new, properly vented ridge.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Repair
Single-storey ranch
A small repair around a skylight, with fresh flashing.
Sample concept. Not a real project.
Good questions
Things people ask us first
Ask anything. There is no silly question about a roof.
See all ten answersHow long does a roof replacement take?
It depends on the size of the roof, its shape and the weather. As a loose illustration only, a typical house is often one to three working days, and a larger or more complicated roof can take longer. Your written estimate gives a start window and an expected number of days for your home. Illustrative
Do I need to be home?
You do not need to stay home all day. It helps if someone can be there on the first morning to say hello, point out anything to be careful around and agree where we can park. At the end we walk the roof and the garden with you, or go through photos if you are at work.
What about my gutters?
We work around them carefully, and the estimate says whether gutters are included. Sometimes a section needs to come off to fit the drip edge properly. If your gutters are loose or full of old shingle granules we will tell you, and you can decide whether to have them fixed while the ladders are up.
What if it rains?
We watch the forecast and move the job rather than open up a roof we cannot close in. If rain turns up unexpectedly, the exposed area is covered with a waterproof underlayment and tarps before the crew leaves. A short delay is better than a wet ceiling.
Ready when you are
Tell us a little about your home. If you are not sure whether you need a repair or a replacement, say so. That is the most useful place to start.