Litchfield Park Roofing, With Your Options Laid Out Before You Choose
Our crew fixes worn spots, tears off tired roofs and puts down new ones in tile, shingle, foam and flat systems for homes in Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Avondale. Before any work starts, we show you what we found, explain what it means for your home, and lay out each option in words you can repeat to your family.
A Local Roofer Who Talks Plainly
We're a roofing company that works on homes across the West Valley. Most of our calls start the same way: a homeowner has a stain on the ceiling, or a roof that's getting old, and three different answers from three different people. We'd rather you understand the problem well enough to judge our answer for yourself.
So we keep it simple. We tell you what each part of your roof does, what's worn, and what happens if you wait. Then we do the work the way we described it, and we stand behind it.
- License
- Arizona KB-2 licensed contractor
- Warranty
- 10-year labor warranty; 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers
Roofing Services for Your Home
Most roofs here are concrete tile, asphalt shingle or a low-slope roof with foam or a membrane on top. Each one wears out in its own way, so we treat tile roofing, shingle roofing, foam roofing and flat roofing as separate kinds of work. Roof repair fits when the trouble sits in one area and the rest of the roof still has good years left, while roof replacement is for a roof that's worn out across the board, and new roof installation covers additions and new construction. Open the page that matches your roof to read what fails, what the fix involves and what moves the price.
Tile Roofing
Repairs, lift-and-relay and new tile roofs, with a clear answer on whether your tiles, the layer under them or both need the work.
Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingle roofs put on right, with clear talk about shingle types, underlayment, venting and what you are paying for.
Foam Roofing
Spray foam and coating for flat and low-slope roofs, plus recoats that keep an existing foam roof sealed against sun and rain.
Roof Replacement
When patching stops making sense, we tear off the old roof down to the deck and build a new one, and we explain each choice before work starts.
Roof Repair
We trace leaks to where the water really gets in, fix that spot on tile, shingle, flat or foam roofs, and show you photos of the work.
New Roof Installation
A roof built from bare framing for an addition, casita, garage or new home, with tile, shingle and foam options laid out so you can pick with confidence.
Flat Roofing
Repairs and new systems for low-slope roofs, from modified bitumen to single-ply membranes, with each choice laid out in everyday words.
What Changes the Price of a Roof
Neighbors with similar houses can end up with very different numbers. The price comes from your roof itself, not a flat rate. Here's what we look at, and we'll point each one out on yours.
After we look at your roof, you get a written, line-item estimate and we go through every line with you. Now and then a tear-off uncovers rot no one could see from above; when it does, we stop, show you the photos and agree on the next step together before doing any extra work.
- Size and pitch
- More square footage means more material and more labor. A steep roof takes longer to work on safely than a low one.
- The material you choose
- Concrete tile, asphalt shingle, spray foam and flat membranes all cost different amounts to buy and put on. They also last different lengths of time and need different upkeep, which matters as much as the first bill.
- What's underneath
- Soft or rotted decking has to be replaced before anything new goes on. On tile roofs, the underlayment is often the real job, and the tile gets lifted and reset on top of fresh felt.
- Tear-off and old layers
- Pulling off one old layer is simpler than pulling off two. Old foam that has lost its coating may need to be cut back before new foam will bond.
- Roof features
- Skylights, vents, chimneys and AC units on flat roofs all need flashing done by hand. Parapet walls and scuppers add detail work too.
- Permits and scheduling
- Replacements usually need a permit, and we pull it. In the hottest months crews start early and stop early, which can stretch a job by a day or two.
From First Call to Final Cleanup
Nearly every roof we take on moves through five stages. You'll always know which one we're in.
- 1
You call and tell us what's going on
Describe the leak, the age of the roof or what you're planning. We ask a few questions and set a time to come out.
- 2
We look and take photos
We check the surface, the flashing, the underlayment where we can reach it and the attic side if needed. You see the same photos we see.
- 3
You get your options in writing
The estimate spells out each option, what it fixes and what it leaves alone. Take your time deciding.
- 4
The work days
We protect the yard, pull the permit when one is needed and pick up the site every evening. On a replacement, the old roof comes off and new decking goes in where needed before the new roof goes on.
- 5
Walk-through and cleanup
Before we call it done, we go over the finished roof with you, run a magnet across the yard and driveway for stray nails, and answer last questions about care and coverage.
Why Homeowners Work With Us
You should understand your roof before you pay for it. Here's what that looks like on a real job.
Photos before a price
You get pictures of what we saw and a short note on each problem. If your tile looks fine but the underlayment beneath it is cracked and brittle, we show you that, since it's the layer that actually keeps water out.
State license for this work
We're an Arizona KB-2 licensed contractor. You're welcome to ask about it when we talk.
Two kinds of coverage
Our own workmanship comes with a 10-year labor warranty. The roofing products carry a 30-year manufacturer warranty through roofing material providers. We'll go over which one applies to what, so you know where to turn if a problem shows up.
A straight repair-or-replace answer
A cracked tile or a lifted shingle is usually a repair. A roof with worn underlayment on every slope usually isn't. We tell you which one you have and why, even when the smaller job is the right call.
Your yard looked after
We cover plants near the drip line, keep the driveway open and pick up nails and scraps at the end of each day.
Questions We Hear Most
- My tile roof looks fine. Why is it leaking?
- Concrete tile itself lasts a long time, but it isn't what keeps water out. The underlayment under the tile does that job, and years of heat dry it out until it cracks. When that happens, water that slips past the tile reaches the deck. The usual fix is to lift the tile, put down new underlayment and reset the tile.
- Should I repair my roof or replace it?
- It depends on how much of the roof is worn. If the trouble is in one spot and the rest still has good years left, a repair makes sense. If the underlayment or shingles are worn out across most of the roof, the leaks tend to keep coming back. We show you the photos and tell you which situation you're in.
- How can I tell if my shingles are worn out?
- Look for bare spots where the granules have washed off, shingles that curl at the edges, and granules piling up where the downspouts drain. Cracked or brittle shingles on the sunniest slopes are another sign. One or two of these in a small area is usually a repair. Seen all over, it usually means the roof is near the end.
- What's a foam roof, and does it need upkeep?
- A foam roof is sprayed-on polyurethane foam over a flat or low-slope roof, covered with a protective coating. The foam insulates and seals, and the coating shields it from the sun. The coating wears down over time and needs a fresh coat to keep the foam underneath from breaking down. We'll tell you how your coating looks and when it's due.
- What warranty comes with your work?
- Our work comes with a 10-year labor warranty. It covers how we put the roof on, so if a problem traces back to our installation, it's ours to correct. Coverage on the products themselves comes from the companies that make them, and we go over that part along with your estimate.
- Do I need a permit for a new roof?
- Most roof replacements and new roof installations require one. Getting the permit is on us, and so is lining up the inspections the city wants to see. Small repairs often don't need a permit, and we'll tell you either way before work starts.
- How long does a roof replacement take?
- A typical home takes a few working days, depending on size, material and what we find under the old roof. Tile jobs take longer than shingle jobs because each tile is lifted and reset. In summer we start early to avoid the worst heat, which can add a day.
- Will you be in my house during the work?
- Almost never. Roofing is done from outside. We may ask to look in the attic to check for water stains or daylight, and we'll let you know before we do.
Where We Work
We're based in Litchfield Park and do roofing for homeowners throughout the West Valley. That includes Goodyear, Avondale, Citrus Park, Tolleson, Glendale and El Mirage. We also work in Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West and Youngtown.
- Litchfield Park
- Citrus Park
- Glendale
- Sun City
- El Mirage
- Tolleson
- Youngtown
- Surprise
- Avondale
- Sun City West
- Goodyear
Live just past these towns? Mention where you are on the call and we'll tell you straight whether we can get there.
Find Out What Your Roof Needs
Tell us what you're seeing and we'll set a time to look. You'll get your quote by phone after the visit, with each option spelled out.