When to consider replacing your roof
The signs tend to arrive together rather than one at a time. Granules collecting in the gutters. Shingles that crack instead of flexing when you lift an edge. Curled or cupped edges across whole planes rather than in one corner. More than one leak in a single winter, in different places. Dark staining or daylight visible on the decking from the attic side.
One of those on its own is usually a repair. Two or three together generally means further patching is money you won't get back. If you're not sure which side of that line your roof is on, a roof inspection is the place to start.
Roofing materials available through SureRoof
Architectural asphalt shingles
Our default for most Bozeman homes. Asphalt is the most common roofing material here because it suits a wide range of roof shapes and budgets, and it comes with a manufacturer warranty on the material. Impact-rated shingle lines are available if that matters to you or to your insurer — ask us and we'll price both.
Premium 50-year-rated systems, including Malarkey Legacy shingles, can be specified when you want a roof built for up to 50 years of service. Product rating, installation, ventilation, maintenance and Montana weather all affect actual service life.
DaVinci synthetic shake and slate
A composite product that gives the appearance of cedar shake or natural slate at a fraction of the weight of real slate, with no need for the maintenance cedar requires. DaVinci offers 50-year product options for homeowners who want a premium roof built for up to 50 years of service. It's a premium option and priced like one.
Standing-seam and panel metal
Metal sheds snow rather than holding it, which is why you see more of it on higher-elevation homes, shops and agricultural buildings. There's more on the trade-offs on our metal roofing page.
Membrane systems for low-slope sections
Many Bozeman houses have a low-slope addition or porch roof that shingles don't belong on. Those get a membrane system instead — see flat roofing.
What a roof replacement estimate includes
Your estimate is itemised so you can see what you're paying for and compare it against anyone else's. On a typical replacement, these lines are part of the job:
- Tear-off of the existing roof and disposal of the old material
- Inspection of the decking once it's exposed
- Underlayment, and ice-and-water membrane at eaves and valleys
- New flashing at walls, chimneys, valleys and penetrations, and new drip edge
- Shingles or panels by product line, colour and quantity
- Ventilation — intake and ridge or exhaust vent, and any correction the roof needs
- Labour, site clean-up and a magnetic sweep for nails
- Manufacturer material warranty terms plus the SureRoof workmanship warranty, in writing
These depend on what we find, and are quoted separately rather than assumed:
- Decking replacement. Priced per sheet in the estimate, applied only to the sheets that actually need replacing.
- Ventilation upgrades beyond replacing what's there, where an older roof is significantly under-vented.
- Structural or fascia repairs that only become visible after tear-off.
- Chimney, skylight or solar work that needs a specialist or a separate trade.
From roof assessment to final cleanup
First we look at the roof and talk through what you want. Then you get a written, itemised estimate with the material options priced out. If you go ahead, we schedule the work around the weather and let you know what to expect on site — where materials will sit, where the dumpster goes, how access works.
On the job itself: tear off, assess and repair the decking, install underlayment and ice-and-water protection, fit new flashing rather than reusing the old, install the roof covering, sort out ventilation, then clean the site and sweep the property with a magnet for nails. We walk the property with you before we leave.
Most residential replacements are completed in 1–3 working days. Weather, roof size, steep pitches, complex details and unexpected decking work can add time; if your roof falls outside that range, we'll make that clear before work begins.
Working out a budget?
Our guide explains what drives roof replacement cost in Bozeman and what to compare between written estimates.
Roof replacement questions
How long does a roof replacement take?+
Most residential roof replacements are completed in 1–3 working days. Weather, roof size, steep pitches, complex details or unexpected decking repairs can extend that schedule, and we'll explain any exception in your written estimate.
What roofing materials do you install?+
Architectural asphalt shingles on most homes, DaVinci synthetic shake and slate where a homeowner wants that appearance, and standing-seam metal. We also install membrane systems on low-slope sections. We'll go through the options that suit your roof and budget.
Do I need to be home during the work?+
No. We do need access to the property and to the areas around the house where materials and debris are handled. We'll agree access and parking with you before the crew arrives.
What about the decking under my old roof?+
We can't see it until the old roof is off. Where sheathing is soft, delaminated or rotten, it has to be replaced. A good estimate states the per-sheet price for that up front so an unexpected repair isn't an unexpected argument.
Will my insurance pay for it?+
Insurance covers damage from a covered event such as hail or wind, not age or wear, and every policy and claim is different. We can document what we find so you have something concrete to submit. We can't tell you what your insurer will decide.