Roof Replacement in Washington County, PA

A roof replacement is the right call when patching one area only moves the problem somewhere else. Rail Roofing Group replaces roofs for homeowners and business owners across Washington County, from the county seat in Washington to Canonsburg, Peters Township and the river towns along the Monongahela.

Every replacement starts with an inspection of the whole roof, not just the spot that leaks. You get a written estimate that explains what we found, what we recommend and why, so you can compare it to anything else you are considering.

Signs your roof needs replacing, not repairing

Most roofs give warnings before they fail. The question is whether the damage is in one place or spread across the whole surface. These are the signs that usually point to a replacement:

• Shingles curling, cupping or cracking on several slopes, not just one
• Bare spots where the granules have worn off, and granules collecting in the gutters
• Leaks in more than one room, or a leak that comes back after a repair
• A roof deck that feels soft or looks wavy from the street
• Daylight or water stains visible on the attic boards
• A roof that already carries more than one layer of shingles

Why Washington County weather wears roofs out

Southwestern Pennsylvania swings above and below freezing many times each winter. Water gets into small gaps, freezes, expands and opens those gaps a little wider every cycle. Ice dams form at the eaves when snow melts on the upper roof and refreezes at the cold edge, and the water that backs up behind them can work under shingles.

Spring and summer storms add wind and hail. Wind lifts shingle edges and breaks the seal that holds them down; hail bruises shingles and knocks off the granules that protect them from the sun. A roof that has been through enough of those seasons reaches a point where repairs stop being worth the money.

What a full replacement includes

A replacement is more than new shingles. The old roofing comes off down to the deck so the crew can see the wood underneath. Damaged decking is replaced, then the roof gets new underlayment, new flashing where the roof meets chimneys, walls and valleys, and attention to ventilation so the attic can breathe.

Skipping any of those steps is how a new roof ends up with old problems. If the estimate leaves something out, ask why. Ours lists each part of the job in writing.

Replacement or reroofing?

If the deck is sound and the roof has only one layer, a reroof over the existing shingles can be an option. If there are already two layers, the deck has damage, or leaks have reached the attic, a full tear-off is the safer choice. We tell you which one your roof can take after we have looked at it, and we explain the difference on our reroofing page.

How it works

1. 1
   Call or send the form. Tell us the address and what the roof is doing. We set up a visit.
2. 2
   Inspection. We check the whole roof and the attic, and photograph what we find.
3. 3
   Written estimate. You get the scope in writing: what comes off, what goes on and what it covers.
4. 4
   Tear-off and new roof. Old roofing removed, deck repaired where needed, then underlayment, flashing and shingles.
5. 5
   Clean-up and walk-through. Debris and nails are cleared, and we go over the finished roof with you.

Roof Replacement: common questions

How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?

If the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof is in good shape, a repair usually makes sense. If shingles are failing across several slopes, leaks keep coming back or the deck is soft, a replacement is the better investment. We tell you which one after an inspection.

What does a roof replacement cost in Washington County?

It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the number of layers coming off, the condition of the deck and the materials you choose. The estimate is free and lists each part of the job, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Do you replace roofs on commercial buildings?

Yes. Rail Roofing Group works on residential and commercial properties. For large commercial projects a team member scopes the job in person before quoting.

Can storm damage pay for a roof replacement?

Sometimes. If a storm damaged the roof, your homeowner's insurance may cover part or all of the work. We document the damage so you have it for your claim. Your policy and adjuster decide what is covered.

Which areas do you serve for roof replacement?

All of Washington County, PA, including Washington, Canonsburg, Venetia, Peters Township, McMurray, North Strabane, Cecil Township, Houston, Charleroi, Monongahela, California, Bentleyville, Burgettstown and Claysville.

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Roof Replacement near you

We serve all of Washington County, PA from our office in Venetia.