New Roof Installation in Tempe

A roof for framing that has never been covered

New roof installation means building a roof where there was none before: a new house, a bedroom addition, a detached garage, a casita out back, or a patio being enclosed into living space. There is nothing to tear off, so the work starts at the bare deck and every layer is ours from the start.

That is a real advantage. We can set the underlayment, flashing and ventilation exactly as they should be, without working around an older roof's shortcuts. If you have an existing roof that is worn out, our roof replacement page covers that work instead.

What the installation includes

Material matched to the pitch

Concrete and clay tile need enough slope to shed water, while low-slope additions are better served by foam roofing or another flat roofing system. We look at the framing plans and recommend what will actually perform on that roof, not just what looks good in a brochure.

Deck and underlayment

We check the sheathing before anything goes over it. Under tile, the underlayment is the real waterproofing, so we use a high-temperature product rated for long exposure to the heat that builds under a tile roof.

Flashing at every transition

Walls, parapets, chimneys, vent pipes and skylights each get their own flashing detail. Where an addition meets the main house, the tie-in is the part we spend the most time on.

Ventilation planned with the attic

Intake and exhaust are sized for the space so attic heat can escape. That protects the underlayment and helps the rooms below stay more comfortable.

Permit and city inspections

We pull the roofing permit and schedule the inspections the city requires, so the roof is signed off as part of your project.

Daily cleanup

Nails, offcuts and packaging are cleared each day, and a magnet sweep goes over the yard and driveway before we leave.

When a new roof installation is the right call

• You are building an addition

  A new bedroom, family room or primary suite needs a roof that sheds water into the existing system instead of against it.

• A casita or guest house is going up

  Detached structures are often low-slope or flat. We help you decide between tile, shingle and foam roofing before the framing is finalized.

• A patio is becoming living space

  An open patio cover was never built to keep a finished room dry. Enclosing it usually calls for new decking, proper underlayment and a real tie-in to the house.

• Your builder needs a roofer

  On a custom home, we coordinate with your general contractor on dry-in timing so the house is protected before interior work begins.

• You want the new roof to match

  If the main house has tile, we look for a profile and color that blends, and tell you honestly how close a match is likely to be.

How the work runs

1. 1

   Talk through the plans

   Start with a phone conversation about what you are building. Then we visit, look at the framing or the drawings, and measure.

2. 2

   Written estimate and material choice

   You get a line-item estimate showing materials, underlayment, flashing and permit costs. We go over samples so you can see color and finish before you commit.

3. 3

   Dry-in

   Once the deck is ready, we install underlayment and primary flashing quickly so the structure is protected. In the summer heat we start early in the morning, which also keeps shingles and adhesives easier to handle.

4. 4

   Finish roofing

   Tile, shingles or foam go on, followed by ridge, trim and the final flashing details. Foam is only sprayed on dry days, which matters during monsoon season.

5. 5

   Final walkthrough and sign-off

   We walk the roof and yard with you, finish the city inspection and leave the site clean.

What shapes the price of a new roof

Every new roof is priced from its own plans, so we do not give a number until we have seen the framing or the drawings. Your estimate lists each part of the work on its own, so you can see what the materials cost, what the labor covers, and where flashing and permit fees fit in.

Size and pitch

A larger roof needs more material and more hours on the deck. Steeper roofs move slower and call for extra safety setup.

Roofing material

Tile, shingle and foam each carry a different material cost, weight and install time. With tile, the framing may also need to be confirmed for the added load.

Tie-in to the existing roof

Joining an addition to the main house means opening part of the old roof, lapping new underlayment and flashing into it, and matching the finish. A complicated valley or wall junction takes longer.

Permits and scheduling

Permit fees and inspection timing factor into the total. Fitting dry-in around your builder's schedule can also change how the work is staged.