Residential roofing
Roof Replacement in Pittsburgh, PA
A complete tear-off and a new roof, installed by a team with over 30 years of combined experience and backed by a lifetime product warranty.
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A new roof, done properly from the deck up
Roof replacement in Pittsburgh is a big decision, and it should be an informed one. Straight A Exterior Renovations replaces residential roofs across the city with a full tear-off, a careful look at the wood underneath and a new roof system built to handle western Pennsylvania weather. We start with a free inspection and tell you plainly whether you need a new roof or whether a repair will do.
A replacement with us covers the whole job. We remove the old shingles and underlayment down to the deck, replace soft or rotted decking, install ice and water protection where your roof needs it, lay new synthetic underlayment, and finish with new flashing, vents, ridge cap and shingles. You choose the material and the color. Nothing starts until you have approved a detailed, line-by-line written quote.
Pittsburgh is hard on roofs. Freeze-thaw cycles open small gaps, ice dams push water under shingles at the eaves, and heavy wet snow sits on older framing. Many homes here were built before 1940, and a lot of them have had two or more layers of shingles added over the years. Once a roof is at the end of its life, patching it tends to cost more over time than replacing it.
Professional installation matters as much as the shingle you pick. Most roof failures we see start at the details: flashing at chimneys and walls, valleys, and poorly ventilated attics. Our crews take care with those details, a dedicated project manager oversees the job, and we finish with a final quality check and a full cleanup of every nail and piece of debris.
Why Straight A
Why Pittsburgh homeowners choose Straight A for roof replacement
A new roof should be predictable from the first visit to the final walkthrough. Here is what you can count on.
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
We are an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and the roofing materials we install carry a lifetime product warranty.
2-year workmanship guarantee
On top of the product warranty, Straight A stands behind its own installation work with a 2-year workmanship guarantee.
Many roofs done in a day
Many of our roof replacements are finished in a single day, weather permitting, so your home is open to the elements for as little time as possible.
Line-by-line written quote
You see every part of the job on paper before you decide. No vague totals and no pressure to sign.
One project manager
A dedicated project manager is your point of contact from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Thorough cleanup
We protect your yard with tarps and clean up every nail and piece of debris before we walk the property with you.
What's included
What a full roof replacement includes
Every replacement is quoted for your house, but these are the parts of the job we handle on a typical Pittsburgh home.
Complete tear-off
We strip the existing shingles and underlayment down to the roof deck, including old layers left from earlier re-roofs. A clean deck lets us see the condition of the wood and gives the new roof a flat, sound base.
Decking inspection and replacement
Once the deck is exposed, we check for soft, rotted or delaminated boards. Damaged sections are replaced so the new shingles are nailed into solid wood.
Ice and water protection
We install ice and water barrier along eaves, in valleys and around penetrations where your roof needs it. This is the layer that helps stop ice dam water from reaching the deck during a Pittsburgh winter.
Underlayment and drip edge
New synthetic underlayment covers the rest of the deck, and new drip edge directs water into the gutters instead of behind the fascia. Both are small items that make a real difference to how long a roof lasts.
Flashing at chimneys, walls and dormers
Older homes often have brick chimneys, dormers and walls that meet the roof at awkward angles. We replace or rework flashing at each of these points, because this is where most leaks begin.
Attic ventilation
We look at intake and exhaust ventilation and recommend ridge vents or other changes if the attic is trapping heat and moisture. Good airflow helps shingles last and reduces ice dams.
Shingle installation and ridge cap
We install your chosen shingles to the manufacturer's instructions and finish hips and ridges with matching cap shingles. You pick the color, and we can show samples against your brick or siding.
Cleanup and final inspection
Crews sweep the property for nails and remove all debris. Your project manager then does a final quality check and walks the property with you.
How it works
How a roof replacement works with Straight A
Five clear steps, with you approving each decision before work begins.
- Step 1
Free roof inspection
We inspect the roof, attic and flashing, take photos and measure the roof. Then we tell you honestly whether replacement is the right call.
- Step 2
Written quote and material choices
You get a detailed, line-by-line quote. We go over shingle options and colors with you, and nothing is scheduled until you approve it.
- Step 3
Insurance coordination if needed
If storm damage is part of the reason for the replacement, we document it and work with your insurance company and adjuster from start to finish.
- Step 4
Tear-off and installation
We protect your yard, tear off the old roof, repair the deck and install the new system. Many replacements are finished in a single day, weather permitting.
- Step 5
Final walkthrough
Your project manager inspects the finished roof, the crew cleans up every nail and piece of debris, and we walk the property with you before we call it done.
FAQ
Roof Replacement questions from Pittsburgh homeowners
How do I know if I need a roof replacement or just a repair?
If the damage is limited to a small area and the rest of the roof is in good shape, a repair usually makes sense. When shingles are curling or losing granules across the whole roof, leaks keep returning, or the deck is soft in several places, replacement is often the better value. Our free inspection gives you a clear answer with photos.
How long does a roof replacement take in Pittsburgh?
Many of our roof replacements are finished in a single day, weather permitting. Larger homes, steep or complex rooflines and extra deck repairs can add time. We will give you a realistic schedule in your quote.
Do you tear off the old roof or install over it?
We do a full tear-off. Removing the old layers lets us inspect and repair the deck, install proper ice and water protection and give the new shingles a flat base. It is the approach we trust to last.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
The roofing materials we install carry a lifetime product warranty. Straight A also provides its own 2-year workmanship guarantee on the installation.
Can I choose my shingle color and style?
Yes. You choose the material and color, and we are happy to bring samples so you can see them against your brick, siding and trim. Nothing starts until you have approved the quote.
Will my yard and landscaping be protected during the tear-off?
We lay tarps over the yard and around the house to catch debris, and we take care around plants and walkways. At the end of the job the crew clears every nail and piece of debris and walks the property with you.
Will insurance pay for my roof replacement?
It depends on your policy and on what caused the damage. Insurance generally covers sudden damage such as wind or hail, not normal wear. If we find storm damage, we document it and help you through the claim, but the insurance company makes the coverage decision.
Where we work
Roof Replacement across Pittsburgh
We provide roof replacement for homeowners throughout the City of Pittsburgh. Find your neighborhood below, or call with your address and we will confirm right away.
