FAQ

We have our own employees to perform roofing and carpentry. Sometimes we hire subcontractors to do things like plumbing, electrical, tile or paint, when we do remodel work. If you’d like to know more about why that matters to you, check in with Sam at the office.

That will depend on many factors. We like to tell folks to plan on 2.5%-3% of their house value for starters. Now, every single project is different and there’s like 100 things that will drive cost up such as moldy plywood in the attic, siding impacted during the job, upgraded roofing, fascia boards needing replacement, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, skylights, chimney work, or limited access to the roof requiring more labor to handle garbage and materials.

Asphalt shingles are the most common type of roofing in our area and there are many options to choose from. From an investment standpoint, it’s usually best to match what the rest of the folks in the hood are doing. If your neighbors all have basic lightweight asphalt shingles on their home, that’s probably the best thing for you to do. If you’re in a neighborhood where everyone has premium roofing, then that’s what you should be doing, too. If you have a low slope roof, then we would be looking at a PVC or Metal roof.

No, in most cases roofs will not last 50 years; we have never replaced a roof that was 50 years old. If you want to know why roofs are advertised as ‘Lifetime’ or ‘50 year” call in and talk to Sam about warranties and how the industry likes to trick the consumer.

Usually, yes. To properly flash the roof-to-wall transitions roofing needs to get 4” up the wall. In most cases for a job done right, siding will be loosened or removed to get this done. It's not uncommon for chimneys to need work at the time of roof replacement. Any wood that gets replaced will likely need painting if it’s exposed to the weather.

In most cases the gutters are a separate component and will not need to be replaced with the roof. Now, sometimes there are situations where the gutters are affected; when a roof is steep, many times the gutters will get damaged because of sliding debris. If there is no fascia board behind the gutters, many times we will try to upgrade that and add fascia; in that case, we would remove gutters, install the fascia, then install new gutters. If you have a tile roof that is being replaced with asphalt or metal, we will usually have to drop the gutters to cut down the fascia boards as they are set high for the first course of tile to sit on, then install new gutters.

Yes, jobs just take a little longer due to shorter workdays (less daylight) and rain delays. A 4-day job may turn into an 8-day job for example.

Yes, we have a Proven Process that we follow and that includes many procedures to ensure the customer receives a quality 5-star experience. If you’d like to better understand our Proven Process, feel free to call in and we can go over that with you.

Yes, we do. If financing is something you’re interested in, let’s get you prequalified. The programs change from time-to-time, so feel free to check in with us and discuss available financing options.

Yes, we do. RoofWorks Northwest always has at least one roofer On-Call for emergency leak response.

People like us because they can TRUST us to protect their investments from water damage and protect them from financial liability. We are a responsible and capable contractor that follows all the rules. We carry proper liability insurance and workers compensation insurance, too. Roofworks Northwest has a heavy focus on training and is constantly assessing industry best practices.

Where do I start!? Many times, the quotes can vary because the scope of work is different from company-to-company. Customers usually say, “I need a new roof” and then it’s up to the roofer to give a proposal; different roofers approach things differently. There are some “companies” that pay the workers cash at the end of the day as opposed to having the employees “on-the-books"; this practice takes less money but exposes the property owner to lots of liability. Call in if you’d like help understanding different proposals.

Done quickly doesn’t necessarily mean done right. I know there are some companies that put 7 workers on a basic house roof replacement. When projects move super-fast, it’s hard to control the quality.