Roofing · Missoula, MT
Roof Replacement in Missoula, MT
When your roof has reached the end of its life, we help you choose the right materials for Missoula's climate, handle the full installation, and clean up completely when we're done, leaving you with a roof built to last decades.
When It's Time to Replace
Nobody wants to replace a roof a few years early, and nobody wants to find out a year too late. These are the signs that repairs have stopped making sense:
- The roof is 20 years old or more and it's asphalt shingle
- Shingles are curling, cupping or cracking across large areas, not just in one spot
- Bare patches where the granules have worn away, and granules piling up in the gutters
- Leaks in more than one place, or the same area leaking again after repairs
- A roofline that sags or dips, which can mean damaged decking or framing underneath
- Widespread hail or wind damage from a single storm
- You're planning to sell and the roof is going to come up in the inspection
One of these alone doesn't always mean replacement. Several together usually do. A free inspection tells you where your roof actually stands.
What's Included
Before the work starts
- An on-site inspection and an itemized written estimate
- Help choosing the material, color and style for your home and budget
- A clear timeline, with the start date set around the weather
The installation
- Tear-off of the old roofing down to the decking
- Inspection of the decking, with damaged boards replaced
- Ice barrier at the eaves and in valleys, and underlayment across the roof
- New drip edge, flashing, pipe boots and ventilation as the roof requires
- New shingles or metal panels, ridge and trim installed to the manufacturer's specifications
After
- Complete cleanup of the old material, nails and debris
- A final walk-through with you
- Our workmanship warranty on the labor and the manufacturer's warranty on the materials, both explained in writing
Choosing a Roof for Missoula's Climate
The roof that works in a mild climate isn't always the one that works here. Missoula roofs carry heavy snow for weeks, go through freeze-thaw cycles all winter, take wind through the valley and the occasional hailstorm. The material and the details of the installation both matter.
Architectural asphalt shingles
The most common and most affordable choice. Architectural (dimensional) shingles are thicker and more wind-resistant than the old flat three-tab style, and impact-rated Class 4 shingles hold up much better to hail. For most homes they're the best value per year of service.
Metal roofing
Standing seam and metal shingle systems cost more up front, shed snow well, handle high winds and can last 50 years or more with little maintenance. If you plan to stay in your home a long time, compare the two over their lifespan, not just the installed price. See metal roofing.
The parts you don't see
Most roof failures in Western Montana start at the details: the ice barrier along the eaves, the flashing at walls and chimneys, and the attic ventilation that keeps the roof deck cold enough to stop ice dams. A good estimate spells out every one of these, so you can compare quotes on what's actually included.
What It Costs
A roof replacement in Missoula typically runs from $6,000 to $20,000 or more. Where yours lands depends on:
- Size. Roofing is priced by area, so a larger roof costs more.
- Pitch and complexity. Steep roofs, multiple levels, dormers, valleys and skylights all add labor.
- Material. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable. Metal costs more up front and lasts much longer.
- Tear-off and decking. Removing more than one old layer, or replacing rotted decking, adds to the job.
- Details. Chimney flashing, skylights, ventilation upgrades and gutters.
The only way to get a real number is an on-site look, which is free. Your estimate is itemized, so you can see what each part of the job costs.
How It Works
- Call or request an estimate
Tell us what's going on with your roof: a leak, storm damage, an older roof you're wondering about, or a new roof you're planning. A phone call or the short form is enough to start.
- On-site inspection
We look at the roof itself: the shingles or panels, flashing, vents, gutters, and the attic or ceiling if there's a leak.
- Itemized written estimate
You get a clear estimate covering materials, timeline and recommended solutions, with no hidden fees and no pressure to decide on the spot.
- The work, then full cleanup
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the job around the weather, do the work, and clean up completely when we're done.
- Warranty paperwork and a final walk-through
We walk the finished job with you and go over both warranties: our workmanship warranty on the labor and the manufacturer's warranty on the materials.
Questions About Roof Replacement
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
Not for the whole job. It helps to be reachable during the job, and we'll do the final walk-through with you when it's done. Expect noise while the old roof comes off, and it's a good idea to move cars out of the driveway and take fragile items off the walls on the top floor.
Can you put a new roof over the old shingles?
Sometimes it's allowed, but we usually don't recommend it here. A second layer adds weight on a roof that already carries snow, hides the condition of the decking, and can shorten the life of the new shingles. A full tear-off lets us fix what's underneath.
Does a new roof come with a warranty?
Yes, two. We provide a workmanship warranty on our labor, and the manufacturer's warranty covers the materials. We go over both before any work begins.
What happens if it rains during the job?
We schedule replacements around the forecast, and a roof that has been opened up is protected from the weather before work stops for the day.
Serving Missoula and Nearby Towns
We replace roofs throughout Missoula and in the surrounding towns, including:
Ready for a Roof You Don't Have to Worry About?
Tell us what's going on with your roof and we'll set up a free, no-obligation estimate.