Roofing Services
Roof Replacement in North Alabama
When repairs stop making sense, a full roof replacement protects your home, lowers the risk of leaks and adds real resale value. Here's what's included when SEC replaces your roof.
Signs It's Time to Replace Your Roof
- Your shingle roof is 15 to 20 years old or more.
- Shingles are curling, cracking, or missing in several places.
- You find granules from the shingles collecting in your gutters.
- You have recurring leaks, stains on the ceiling or a sagging roof deck.
- Hail or wind damage covers a large part of the roof.
Not sure? Start with a free roof inspection. We'll show you photos and tell you honestly whether you need a repair or a replacement.
What's included in an SEC roof replacement
- Full tear-off of old shingles and underlayment
- Roof deck inspection and replacement of damaged decking
- Synthetic underlayment, plus ice and water shield in valleys and at penetrations
- New drip edge, flashing and pipe boots
- Ridge and soffit ventilation checked and corrected
- GAF or Malarkey shingles installed to manufacturer specifications
- Magnetic nail sweep and full cleanup
- Final walkthrough with your project manager
Choose Your Shingles
GAF Timberline HDZ®
Class 3 impact-rated architectural shingle at a great value.
Malarkey Highlander®
Class 3 impact-rated, with a step up in durability and curb appeal.
GAF Timberline UHDZ® or Malarkey Vista®
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles for maximum hail protection.
See GAF roofing and Malarkey roofing in detail, or get an instant estimate for the shingle you want.
What Affects the Cost of a New Roof?
Every roof is priced on its own measurements, so we give you a written estimate after we inspect it. The main factors are:
- Roof size and pitch: steeper roofs take more time and safety equipment.
- Layers to remove: older homes sometimes have two layers of shingles.
- Decking repairs: soft or rotted decking has to be replaced before new shingles go on.
- Shingle choice: good, better and best lines are priced differently.
- Details: skylights, chimneys, valleys and ventilation upgrades.
If storm damage is involved, your homeowner's insurance may cover much of the cost. See storm damage and insurance claims.
Roof Replacement FAQs
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most homes are finished in one to two days once materials arrive. Weather and larger or steeper roofs can add time.
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
No. We just need access to the driveway and exterior outlets. Your project manager will keep you updated and walk the finished roof with you.
Can you replace a roof over the old shingles?
We recommend a full tear-off. It lets us inspect and repair the deck, and it's required for most manufacturer warranties.
Learn more about our roofing process, or read roofing tips on our blog.
Ready for a roof you can count on?
Free inspections and estimates across North Alabama, Birmingham and Mobile.