Roofing contractors in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington has almost no new construction and almost no large lots, which means most roofs here are being replaced rather than installed for the first time.
What Arlington roofs are dealing with
The county built out largely between the 1920s and the 1950s, and the single-family neighbourhoods off the corridors are full of Cape Cods, colonials and bungalows on their second or third roof. Small lots and mature trees change the job: overhanging limbs keep a north slope damp for most of the year, and tight access means a crew has to plan where the dumpster goes before they plan anything else.
Covering Clarendon, Ballston, Rosslyn, Shirlington, Cherrydale and the rest of Arlington.
What to ask before you sign
- Is the step flashing along walls being replaced, or re-used and sealed?
- What is the price per sheet for decking replacement, and how many sheets are assumed?
- Does ice-and-water shield go at the eaves and in the valleys, or only where code requires it?
- Is the existing ventilation being corrected or simply reinstalled?
- Who covers the labour warranty, and for how long?
These five questions separate a complete quote from a cheap one faster than comparing shingle brands does.