Replacement roofs. Built to the warranty.

Most single-family roof replacements take 1–3 days. A 2,500 sq ft home with architectural shingles usually finishes in 2 days: day 1 is tear-off, dry-in, and starter / underlayment; day 2 is shingle install, flashing, ridge, and clean-up. Larger or steeper roofs (3,500+ sq ft, 8/12+ pitch) run 3–5 days. We schedule around weather and your availability — never start work we can't finish before rain is in the forecast.

If your roof is under 15 years old, has localized damage (a few cracked shingles, a single leak), and the underlayment is dry — repair. If the roof is over 20 years old, has widespread granule loss, multiple leaks, or the deck is showing rot — replacement saves money long-term. Our free inspection includes core samples where needed and a written replace-vs-repair recommendation. No pressure either way.

For most Stanislaus / Merced homeowners: architectural asphalt shingles (30–50 year warranty, 110+ mph wind, $4–$7/sq ft installed). They handle the 100°F summers, the spring storms, and the occasional Delta wind without paying the tile premium. Concrete tile is the better long-term answer if you'll own the home 20+ years and the structure is rated for it. Metal is best for outbuildings, ranch homes, and modern remodels.

Not the whole time. We need someone to sign off at the start (scope walk-through) and end (final walk before warranty registration). During tear-off and install, you can come and go normally — driveway gets blocked for a few hours when the dumpster arrives. We don't enter the home. Pets are fine inside; the noise level is similar to construction next door.

Yes — and we recommend it. Removing old gutters lets us flash the eaves correctly, install new drip edge, and avoid damaging fresh shingles when the new gutters go up. We typically schedule new gutters the day after the roof finishes, so the gutter crew can work without scaffolding interference. One crew, one cleanup, clean drip-edge integration — no separate dispatch fees.

Two main paths: GreenSky (terms from 12-month same-as-cash through 144-month fixed-rate) and Synchrony Home Design (deferred-interest promotional periods). Both are soft-pull pre-qualification — checking rates doesn't ding your credit. We also accept all major cards (4% processing) and check / wire for projects wanting to skip financing. Quote includes the cash price; financing is layered on if you choose it.

Yes. We document storm damage with drone imagery, meet adjusters on-site, provide detailed scope reports, and negotiate scope with the insurer when needed. Hail / wind claims typically close 4–6 weeks from the damage event. We work with most major California carriers and don't charge for the documentation work — it's standard with the replacement quote.

Honest answer: marketing distinction more than material distinction. A '30-year shingle' from a top manufacturer (GAF Timberline HDZ, OC Duration) will physically last 25–35 years in the Central Valley climate with proper install and ventilation. A 'lifetime shingle' (GAF Timberline UHDZ, OC TruDefinition Duration FLEX) typically lasts 35–50 years and has stronger wind / impact ratings. The warranty length follows the build quality. We quote both side-by-side so you can see the cost vs. longevity trade-off.