Replacing a roof without
uprooting a family.
The Challenge
The Roths' 4,200 sq ft hillside home had reached the end of its 20-year asphalt roof. Granule loss in the valleys was causing slow leaks above two upstairs bedrooms and the family's home office. With three kids and remote-work schedules, moving out for a week wasn't an option — and the steep, irregular roof pitch (12/12 on the south face) ruled out most of the local crews who looked at the job.
Our Approach
We split the replacement into two phases — north slope first, south slope second — so each half of the house stayed dry and habitable throughout. Our certified foreman ran the crew off rooftop anchors and a custom scaffolding setup for the steep section, and we coordinated start times with the family so tear-off noise stayed outside Zoom hours. The decking turned out to be in better shape than expected (only six sheets needed replacement), which let us reinvest the savings into upgrading the ridge ventilation.
“They moved with the family, not around them. The crew was on the roof at 7am and gone by 5pm, every single day — and the house was spotless when they left.”
The Outcome
Finished one day ahead of the 7-day estimate. The new architectural shingle system is rated for 30 years, and the upgraded ridge ventilation dropped the attic temperature on hot days by 18°F (measured before and after). The family qualified for a homeowner's insurance premium reduction of $340/year on top of the energy savings.
