About This Service
What a Full Roof Replacement Entails
Common signs you may need roof replacement include Multiple missing, cracked, or curling shingles across different areas of the roof, not just isolated spots, Water stains or discoloration spreading across ceilings or walls after rain, especially in multiple rooms, Visible daylight coming through the attic or roof deck when you look up from inside the attic space.
What a Full Roof Replacement Entails
- Protective tarping and setup to control debris and protect landscaping and exterior features
- Complete tearoff of existing roofing, nails, and old decking as needed
- Inspection and repair of decking, frame, or structural members found during tearoff
- Installation of new underlayment, drip edge, and flashing around all penetrations and valleys
- Installation of new shingles in the selected material and color (GAF or Owens Corning options available)
- Final cleanup, removal of all debris, and nail sweep of the job site
How We Evaluate Your Roof for Replacement
- Visual inspection from the ground and roof surface to assess overall condition, age, and extent of damage across all roof planes
- Close-up examination of shingles, flashing, valleys, and penetrations (vents, chimneys) to identify all failure points
- Attic inspection to check decking condition, signs of moisture, ventilation, and structural support
- Documentation with photos and written findings to support your insurance claim if applicable
Red Wing's building permit process requires inspections at specific stages of a roof replacement — we handle all coordination with the city so there are no delays or code violations. The local climate and seasonal weather patterns also affect the timing and materials we recommend for your replacement.