What your roof warranty covers
"Warranty" sounds like one thing, but a roof actually has a few different kinds of coverage, and they protect against different problems. Here's the plain-English version so you know exactly what you're getting.
Manufacturer's material warranty
This comes from the shingle maker and covers defects in the materials themselves. Most quality shingles carry a limited lifetime warranty, but the real value is the early non-prorated years, when you'd get full material replacement value. After that, coverage prorates down as the roof ages.
One thing worth knowing: a basic material warranty covers the cost of the shingles, not the labor to tear off and reinstall them.
Enhanced system warranty
When a full system from one manufacturer goes on together (shingles, underlayment, starter, ridge, and proper ventilation), that manufacturer can offer a stronger warranty. These extend the non-prorated period and often fold in the labor and disposal that a basic warranty leaves out.
These enhanced warranties are tied to manufacturer certification and a registered full-system install. We'll tell you honestly which options apply to your roof.
Our workmanship warranty
The material warranty doesn't cover installation. If a leak comes from how the roof was put on, a bad flashing detail or a nailing mistake, that's on the contractor. Our workmanship warranty covers exactly that.
We own the whole job and stand behind it. If something we installed isn't right, we come back and make it right. You're dealing with the same local company that did the work, not a name on a card from out of state.
What a warranty does not cover
Warranties cover defects and installation, not acts of nature. Hail, wind, and storm damage are handled through your homeowner's insurance, not a warranty. If a storm hits, that's a different process, and ourguide to storm damage and insuranceexplains how it generally works.
Coverage can also be reduced or voided by things like roofing over an old layer, poor attic ventilation, or unauthorized repairs. We install to keep your coverage intact and make sure the paperwork gets registered.
Warranty terms, coverage periods, proration, registration deadlines, and transfer rules are set by the manufacturer and by the specific warranty document. This page is a general overview, not the warranty itself. We'll give you the actual terms for your roof before any work begins.
Questions about coverage on your roof?
Book a free inspection and we'll lay out exactly what warranty comes with your options, in plain terms.