Roof Repair
Targeted fixes for open seams, slipped slate, lifted shingles and failed flashing on DC rowhouses, porch roofs and detached homes, sized to the actual damage.
Roof Repair detailsRoofing services for Washington, DC homes and buildings
Every roofing job we take on, from a single slipped slate to a full tear-off on a four-unit condo building.
- Answered 24/7
- DC office on 7th St NW
- DC, Maryland and Virginia
Materials we install
GAFOwens CorningCertainTeedCarlisle SynTecFirestone Building ProductsJohns ManvillePolyglassTamkoDaVinci RoofscapesEnglertIKOMalarkeyGardner CoatingsVelux
Not sure?
The list below covers the work we do most across the District and the nearby suburbs. Rowhouse and flat-roof jobs sit next to slate, shingle, metal and gutter work because on a typical DC block you find all of them within a few doors. If you are not sure which page fits your roof, call (202) 771-7443 and describe what you see. We will tell you what it sounds like and what the next step is.
Roof repair
Emergency Roof Repair
Day or night roof emergencies in DC: tarping, temporary membrane patches, tree limb dry-ins and active leak control, with a crew answering (202) 771-7443 around the clock.
Emergency Roof Repair detailsRoof Leak Repair
We trace roof leaks from the ceiling stain back to the real entry point, then fix that cause: seams, flashing, vent boots, skylights, parapets and drains.
Roof Leak Repair detailsStorm Damage Roof Repair
Repairs after thunderstorm gusts, nor'easters, hail and fallen limbs: lifted membrane, creased shingles, cracked slate, torn flashing and punctured decking around DC.
Storm Damage Roof Repair detailsFlat Roof Repair
Low-slope roof repair for DC rowhouses and additions: modified bitumen, EPDM, TPO and coated roll roofing, plus ponding areas, curbs and parapet base flashing.
Flat Roof Repair detailsChimney Flashing Repair
New step, apron, counter and cricket flashing around brick chimneys on slate, shingle and flat roofs, cut into mortar joints instead of glued to the face.
Chimney Flashing Repair detailsSkylight Repair and Replacement
Leaking curb skylights on rowhouse flat roofs and deck-mounted units on pitched roofs: reflashing, new curbs, cracked domes and full unit replacement in DC.
Skylight Repair and Replacement detailsMansard Roof Repair
Repairs to the steep slate fronts of Victorian and Second Empire rowhouses: slipped and broken slates, rusted nails, dormer cheeks, built-in gutters and the flat-to-mansard joint.
Mansard Roof Repair detailsParapet Wall and Coping Repair
Repairs to the brick walls that rise above rowhouse roofs: loose coping, cracked caps, open mortar, failed through-wall flashing and the membrane where it meets the parapet.
Parapet Wall and Coping Repair detailsPorch Roof Repair
Leaking porch roofs on DC rowhouses fixed at the source: new low-slope membrane, rebuilt flashing at the brick facade, and rotted beadboard and fascia replaced.
Porch Roof Repair detailsChimney Repair
Cracked crowns, missing caps, crumbling mortar and spalled brick above the roofline repaired, plus rebuilding or taking down unused rowhouse chimneys.
Chimney Repair detailsRoof Inspection
A walk of the whole roof with photos and a written condition report: membrane, slate, shingles, flashing, drains, parapets and attic, for owners, buyers and sellers in DC.
Roof Inspection detailsRoof replacement and new roofs
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and new roof systems for DC rowhouses, Victorians and suburban colonials, from low-slope membranes to shingle, slate and metal.
Roof Replacement detailsAsphalt Shingle Roofing
Architectural shingle roofs for colonials, Cape Cods and split-levels, with ice barrier at eaves, new valley metal and balanced ridge venting.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing detailsFlat Roof Replacement
Tear-off and new low-slope roofs for rowhouses and flats, with tapered insulation for ponding, new parapet flashing and reflective cool roof membranes.
Flat Roof Replacement detailsTPO Roofing
Heat-welded white TPO membranes for rowhouse and low-slope roofs, built to meet DC cool roof expectations and shrug off ponded water.
TPO Roofing detailsEPDM Rubber Roofing
Fully adhered EPDM rubber roofs for rowhouses, porches and additions, with seam tape, new edge metal and white EPDM where cool roof rules apply.
EPDM Rubber Roofing detailsModified Bitumen Roofing
Two-ply modified bitumen roofs with reflective granulated caps for rowhouses, porches and roofs that carry decks, condensers and steady foot traffic.
Modified Bitumen Roofing detailsSlate Roof Replacement
Natural slate replacement for Victorian mansards, turrets and steep roofs, with copper flashing, salvaged slate matching and historic district coordination.
Slate Roof Replacement detailsSynthetic Slate Roofing
Composite slate tiles that give colonials, Tudors and non-contributing homes a slate look at a fraction of the weight, with copper or steel flashing.
Synthetic Slate Roofing detailsStanding Seam Metal Roofing
Standing seam steel and aluminum roofs for porches, bays, low-pitch additions and whole homes, with concealed clips and site-formed panels.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing detailsCopper Roofing
Soldered and standing seam copper for bay roofs, turrets, dormers, cupolas and entry roofs, plus copper valleys, caps and built-in gutter liners.
Copper Roofing detailsCedar Shake Roofing
Western red cedar shake and shingle roofs for Capes, cottages and colonials, laid over breathable underlayment with stainless fasteners and copper flashing.
Cedar Shake Roofing detailsRowhouse and specialty roofing
Rowhouse Roofing
Tear-off and new low-slope roofs for DC rowhouses, with party-wall parapets, rear ells, neighbor tie-ins and the rear scupper that carries all the water handled properly.
Rowhouse Roofing detailsSlate Roof Repair
Slate repair for Victorian mansards, turrets and steep DC roofs: broken slates replaced with copper hooks or nail-and-bib, plus valley and flashing rebuilds.
Slate Roof Repair detailsRoof Coating
Silver aluminum and white reflective coatings for DC low-slope roofs, applied over a cleaned, repaired surface to add years to a membrane that's still sound.
Roof Coating detailsCool Roof Installation
White, high-reflectance low-slope roofs for DC rowhouses and flats, built over tapered insulation and detailed for the District's reflective roof expectations.
Cool Roof Installation detailsGreen Roof Installation
Sedum and planted roofs for DC rowhouses and alley garages, built on a root-resistant membrane after a structural check, with RiverSmart Rooftops rebate paperwork support.
Green Roof Installation detailsRoof Deck Waterproofing
Waterproofing under new and existing rowhouse roof decks: tough membrane, protection board, pedestals and flashed post supports that never puncture the roof.
Roof Deck Waterproofing detailsBox Gutter Repair
Relining and rebuilding the built-in box gutters hidden behind DC rowhouse cornices, plus the rotted wood, outlet tubes and downspouts around them.
Box Gutter Repair detailsMetal Roof Repair
Soldered repairs, repainting and partial replacement for tin, terne, standing seam and copper roofs on DC bay fronts, porches, turrets and mansards.
Metal Roof Repair detailsRoof and Attic Ventilation
Attic and roof cavity ventilation for DC rowhouses and suburban homes: ridge and soffit vents, baffles, bath fan ducting and fixes for winter condensation.
Roof and Attic Ventilation detailsGutters, trim and commercial
Gutter Installation
Seamless gutters formed on site and sized for DC rowhouse rear roofs and tree-heavy lots, with downspouts routed where the water can actually go.
Gutter Installation detailsGutter Repair
Leaking seams, sagging runs, crushed downspouts and clogged alley tie-ins fixed on the spot, so you keep sound gutters instead of replacing them early.
Gutter Repair detailsGutter Cleaning
Hand-cleaned troughs, flushed downspouts and cleared conductor heads after the oak and poplar leaves come down, with hangers and seams checked on every run.
Gutter Cleaning detailsGutter Guards
Stainless micro-mesh and solid-hood guards fitted for oak, tulip poplar and pine cover, so the gutters keep flowing between cleanings.
Gutter Guards detailsFascia and Soffit Repair
Rotted fascia boards, sagging soffits and squirrel holes at the eaves rebuilt with solid wood or PVC, then wrapped and vented so the roof edge stays dry.
Fascia and Soffit Repair detailsRoof Drain and Scupper Repair
Leaking scuppers through rowhouse parapets, rusted conductor heads and clogged internal roof drains rebuilt so flat roofs empty fast after a storm.
Roof Drain and Scupper Repair detailsCommercial Roofing
Low-slope roof repair and replacement for storefronts, churches, offices and small mixed-use buildings, with work scheduled around tenants, services and business hours.
Commercial Roofing detailsCondo and Multifamily Roofing
Shared roofs on condo buildings, co-ops and small apartment buildings repaired or replaced with clear reports for boards and simple notices for residents.
Condo and Multifamily Roofing detailsRoof Maintenance
Spring and fall roof visits that clear gutters and drains, reseal flashing and vents and catch small failures before they turn into ceiling stains.
Roof Maintenance detailsRoof Certification
A written roof condition letter for home sales and refinancing, with an honest estimate of remaining life and any repairs needed first.
Roof Certification detailsInsurance Claim Roof Help
After wind or a falling tree, we tarp the roof, document the damage with photos and measurements and meet your adjuster on the roof.
Insurance Claim Roof Help detailsWater coming in right now?
Call and a roofer will answer, any hour of any day. We stop the leak first and fix it properly once the roof is dry.