Roofing in Piqua, Ohio.

Older homes near downtown and the river

A lot of Piqua was built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when the town grew up along the Great Miami River. Those houses tend to have steep pitches, dormers, deep valleys and brick chimneys, and most have been re-shingled more than once. Two or three layers stacked on the original plank decking is common.

On a roof like that we tear off to the deck so we can see what is actually under there. Soft or gapped boards get replaced before anything new goes down, chimneys and walls get new flashing, and the attic gets the intake and exhaust venting an old house was never built with. That is what lets a new roof last its rated life instead of cooking from underneath.

Newer neighborhoods on the edges of town

Homes built in the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age where their original shingles start to give out. Watch for granules collecting in the gutters, shingles that lift or crease in a strong wind, and dark streaks that hold moisture. Not every one of those roofs needs replacing yet, and the free assessment tells you plainly which one yours is.

After a storm in Piqua

Hail and wind damage rarely look like much from the driveway. Before you file a claim, have the roof, siding and gutters looked at. We photograph what we find and tell you honestly whether it is worth filing. If it is, we document the damage for your adjuster and can meet them at the house.