ServicesShingle Roofing
Shingle Roofing in Carefree, AZ
A strong gust can lift a row of shingles in seconds, and the sun does slower damage every day. We repair and replace asphalt shingle roofs, explain what we find in plain terms and give you a written estimate before any work begins.
Asphalt shingles, put on to handle sun and wind
Asphalt shingles are an affordable, good-looking roof when they are installed with care. Most problems come from small details: too few nails, sealant strips that never stuck down, or an attic that traps so much heat the shingles bake from below. We watch those details on every job.
When wind or heavy rain has just hit your home, the sensible first step is to get the roof looked at and any opening covered before the next storm cell rolls through. From there we tell you honestly whether a few shingles need replacing or whether the roof has reached the end of its life. Smaller fixes are covered on our Roof Repair page, and full tear-offs on Roof Replacement.
We are an Arizona KB-2 licensed contractor, and we pull the permit when the town requires one, so the finished roof is on record and up to code.
What our shingle work includes
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Tear-off down to the deck
We strip old shingles and underlayment so we can see the plywood. Soft or delaminated sheets get replaced and noted on your estimate with photos.
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High-temperature underlayment
Under the shingles we lay a synthetic underlayment made to tolerate the heat a dark roof reaches in an Arizona summer. It is your backup layer if a shingle ever blows off.
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High-wind nailing and starter strips
Starter strips along the eaves and rakes give the first course something to seal to. We follow the manufacturer's high-wind nailing pattern, which is where many wind failures start or stop.
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Flashing and valleys
Walls, chimneys, skylights and valleys get new metal flashing rather than a smear of sealant over the old pieces.
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Attic ventilation
Balanced intake and ridge venting lets heat escape, which helps shingles last and can take some load off your air conditioning.
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Cleanup and paperwork
Before we leave, we sweep the driveway, beds and walkways with a magnetic roller to pick up stray nails, and every scrap of old roofing goes in our trailer. You also get the warranty paperwork for your new roof to keep with your home records.
Questions about Shingle Roofing?
Call(480) 568-3615Signs your shingles need attention
Missing or creased shingles after wind
A shingle folded back by a gust often cracks along the crease even if it settles flat again. That crack lets water reach the underlayment.
Granules on the patio or driveway
The sandy granules shield the asphalt from UV. When you see piles of them after rain, the shingles are wearing thin.
Curling, cupping or blistering
Edges that turn up or bubbles in the surface usually point to heat damage or poor attic ventilation. Curled shingles also catch the wind more easily.
Ceiling stains after a monsoon
A brown ring that appears after a summer downpour means water found a path. The leak on the roof is often a few feet uphill from the stain.
Tabs you can hear flapping
If loose shingles rattle on a windy night, the seal has failed. Getting them refastened early keeps a small repair from becoming a bigger one.
How a shingle job runs
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A phone call first
Tell us what you are seeing and when it started. If water is coming in, we talk through how to protect your belongings until we arrive.
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Photos on the roof and a written estimate
We climb up, photograph what we find and sit down with you to go over the pictures. Each part of the work is priced on its own line, and we give you an honest answer on whether fixing the damaged area is enough or the whole roof should be replaced.
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Permit and scheduling
We pull the permit when one is needed and set a start date with you. In summer the crew begins early to avoid the hottest part of the afternoon, and we keep watching the monsoon forecast.
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Install day and final walk
Tarps cover plants and walls while we work, and the roof is closed up at the end of each day. Once we finish, we walk the property with you and go over your warranty details.
What moves the price of a shingle roof
Every roof is a little different, so we put a price on yours only after we have been up on it. Your written estimate shows each part of the work on its own line. If rotted decking shows up once the old shingles come off, you see photos of it before anything is added.
- Size and pitch
- More square footage means more shingles, more underlayment and more hours of labor. A steep slope needs extra safety equipment and slows the crew's pace.
- Condition of the deck
- Plywood softened by old leaks has to be cut out and replaced. Its full extent stays hidden until tear-off, which is why it gets a separate line.
- Layers already on the roof
- On some homes, a previous roofer laid new shingles right on top of the old ones. Removing two layers instead of one means more time on the roof and more trips to haul debris away.
- Shingle line and ventilation
- Architectural shingles cost more than basic three-tab styles. Adding ridge or intake vents brings its own material and labor.
- Repair or full reroof
- Replacing a patch of wind-lifted shingles is a much smaller job than a complete tear-off, and we tell you plainly which one your roof needs.
Shingle roofing questions
Can you replace just the shingles that blew off?
Often, yes. If the rest of the roof is in fair shape and we can match the shingles closely, a targeted repair makes sense. If the shingles around the damage are brittle and crack when we lift them, we will explain why a larger repair or replacement is the better spend.
Will my insurance pay for wind damage to my shingles?
That depends on your policy and what the adjuster decides. We are not the adjuster, but we document what we find with photos and a written estimate you can share with your insurer. We are happy to explain what the photos show.
Do asphalt shingles hold up in Arizona heat?
They do when the attic is vented well and the underlayment is made for high temperatures. Heat trapped under the deck is what makes shingles curl and lose granules early, so we look at ventilation on every job.
How long does a shingle reroof take?
An average home often takes one to three working days, depending on size, layers and any deck repairs. Weather can shift the schedule, and we let you know ahead of time if it does.
What warranty comes with a new shingle roof?
Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year labor warranty. The shingles themselves carry a 30-year manufacturer warranty through the roofing material providers, and we give you the paperwork for both.
Could I switch from shingles to tile or foam?
Sometimes. Tile is much heavier, so the framing has to be checked first, and foam suits low-slope roofs. Our Tile Roofing and Foam Roofing pages explain each option.
Get loose or tired shingles handled before the next storm
Tell us what happened to your roof and we will set a time to come out, look it over and put a clear estimate in your hands.