Roof Replacement

Most residential roofs in Northeast Mississippi are torn off and replaced in a single day — 1-3 days depending on size, pitch, and weather. A 2,000 sq ft single-story home on a simple gable roof is almost always a one-day job. A larger multi-plane hip roof with steep pitches will take 2-3 days. We don't rush to finish after dark or push into questionable weather. We'll give you a realistic timeline at the estimate stage.

You don't need to be home, but we ask someone be reachable by phone. Move vehicles out of the driveway, secure pets indoors, and be available if we find deck damage that changes the scope. We'll do a walkthrough with you before work starts if you're there, and call if anything unexpected comes up. Most homeowners find the process far less disruptive than they expected.

Yes — reliably. A new roof is one of the few home improvements that comes close to full cost recovery at resale. Buyers and their inspectors focus heavily on roof condition; a replacement flag on an inspection report depresses offers and kills deals. Beyond resale, a new roof typically reduces your homeowner's insurance premium and may qualify you for significant discounts, especially if you install impact-resistant Class 4 shingles.

Light rain that starts after the old roof is off and underlayment is down isn't a serious issue — quality synthetic underlayment sheds water temporarily. If significant rain is forecast, we'll work with you to adjust the schedule. We'll never leave exposed decking overnight without proper protection. In the rare case that rain interrupts an active job, we tarp the exposed area and return when conditions allow rather than rush a wet installation.

Getting 2-3 estimates is reasonable and we encourage it. When comparing, make sure bids specify the same material by name (shingle line, not just 'architectural shingles'), whether tear-off is included, what happens to wood rot found during the job, and what the workmanship warranty covers. A bid that doesn't specify the exact shingle model, nail schedule, and underlayment type isn't a real comparison — it's just a number.

Yes. For any full replacement, we pull the required building permit with your county's building department — Lee, Pontotoc, Union, and the others we serve all require permits for full replacements. Permit cost is included in your estimate. We schedule the required inspection and ensure the final paperwork is in order. A roof replaced without a permit creates title problems when you sell.

General rule: if your roof is under 15 years old with isolated damage, repair makes sense. If it's over 18-20 years old, has widespread granule loss, or you've had 3+ separate repairs in recent years, replacement is the better investment. We'll tell you honestly which situation you're in at inspection — we don't push replacements on roofs that still have repair life left.