When a roof is finished, a repair is money spent twice
Every roof reaches a point where patching it stops being maintenance and becomes an expensive way of delaying a decision. In the Mid-South that point comes earlier than the shingle warranty suggests. Twenty years of hail, wind, summer heat and winter ice will take a "thirty-year" architectural shingle to the end of its useful life at eighteen or twenty, and the signs are consistent: granules collecting in the gutters, shingles curling at the edges or cupping in the middle, tabs that lift in wind and no longer reseal, and leaks that move from one spot to another after each repair.
A replacement is a full tear-off. We strip the old roof down to the decking, inspect and replace any sheathing that is soft or rotted, and build the new roof system from the deck up: drip edge, ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment, new flashing, the shingle or metal or tile you have chosen, and ventilation that is designed rather than inherited. Nothing from the old roof is reused, because the old flashing and the old boots are usually why it was leaking.
We replace roofs for two reasons in roughly equal measure: because they have worn out, and because a storm has damaged them badly enough that the insurance company is paying for a new one. The second case has its own process, and it is one of the things our customers most often thank us for.
- Complete tear-off to the decking. No second layer, no shortcuts over the old roof.
- Decking replaced where it needs to be, priced per sheet up front so there is no surprise.
- Full system rebuild: ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment, new flashing, starter, ridge cap and balanced ventilation.
- Impact-rated shingles available, which can also earn a discount on some homeowners' insurance policies.
- Insurance claim managed from documentation to the adjuster meeting to the final invoice. How claim assistance works.
- Landscaping protected, nails swept, debris trailered off the same day.
How a roof replacement runs
Inspection and honest verdict
We walk the roof and the attic, photograph what we find, and tell you whether it is a replacement, a repair or a storm claim. If the roof has another five years in it, we will say so.
Estimate, and the claim if there is one
You get a written scope and price. If the damage is storm-related, we document it for the claim and meet the adjuster on site so the approved scope reflects the real damage.
Material choice
Architectural shingle for most homes; impact-rated shingle where hail is a repeated problem; metal or tile where the budget and the structure allow. We explain the trade-offs and let you choose.
Tear-off and rebuild
Usually one to two days. The deck is exposed, inspected and repaired, then the new system goes on in order. We photograph the underlayment and flashing stage before it is covered.
Walkthrough and warranty
We walk the finished roof with you, hand over the material warranty registration, and the yard gets a magnet sweep before the last truck leaves.
Why homeowners choose LASIM for a replacement
Storm claims, reversed and won
We have taken a denied roof claim to a full approval on the strength of the inspection and documentation. That is the standard we bring to every claim.
The whole system, not just shingles
Flashing, underlayment and ventilation are where roofs fail. Ours are new, to spec, and photographed before they disappear under the shingles.
Premium materials, competitive price
We do not compromise on the roof to hit a number. We price competitively and put the money where it matters.
One point of contact
Your project manager runs the schedule, the crew, the adjuster meeting and the cleanup, and answers when you call.
Roof Replacement Questions
Age and pattern. A roof under fifteen years old with damage in one area is usually a repair. A roof approaching twenty years in the Mid-South with granule loss, curling, lifting tabs or leaks that keep moving is usually a replacement, because each repair is buying months, not years. We tell you which after the inspection, and we would rather repair a roof that has life left than sell you a replacement it does not need.
If the roof was damaged by a covered event such as hail, wind or a fallen tree, usually yes, less your deductible. Wear and age are not covered. The claim is decided on the evidence, which is why we inspect and document before you call the insurer, and meet the adjuster on site. We have had denied claims reversed by presenting the damage properly.
We do not recommend it and generally will not do it. A second layer hides the decking so rot cannot be found or fixed, adds weight, traps heat, voids most shingle warranties, and costs more to remove later. A full tear-off is the right way to replace a roof.
Most residential roofs are torn off and replaced in one to two days. Steep, large or complex roofs, tile, metal, or jobs with significant decking replacement take longer. You will have a schedule before we start and a daily update while we are there.
Often, yes. Class 4 impact-rated shingles resist the hail that comes through the Mid-South most springs, which means fewer claims and a longer life. Some insurers offer a premium discount for them, which can offset part of the cost difference. We will price both and let you decide.
We tarp the landscaping and anything under the eaves before the tear-off starts, trailer the old roofing off the same day, and run a magnet over the yard and driveway for nails before the crew leaves. Your property should look the way it did before we arrived, apart from the roof.