Arlington Roofing Company: Roof Replacement, Roof Repair & Storm Damage Repair
#1 Roof Replacement in Arlington, VA
Arlington Roofing Company replaces and repairs roofs across Arlington, VA. Shingle, metal, flat, and specialty systems. We handle the full range, from targeted repairs to complete replacements.
We've been doing this for more than 20 years, and we're licensed and bonded in Virginia. In our experience, most roof trouble comes from a short list of causes worn materials, failed flashing, poor ventilation and figuring out which one you're dealing with is half the job.
If your roof is aging, leaking, or took a hit in a storm, reach out for a written quote. We'll give you a straight answer on whether it's a repair or a replacement, and exactly what the work involves.
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Key Takeaways About Arlington Roofing Company
20+ Years of Experience
20+ years of roofing experience in Arlington, VA, as a licensed and bonded contractor.
Complete Residential Roofing
Full range of residential roofing: repairs, inspections, replacements, and specialty materials.
Clear Estimates & Clean
Properties
Detailed written estimates before work starts, and a clean property when the job is done.
Why Arlington Roofing Company Is Arlington, VA’s Trusted Roofing Contractor
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Residential Roofing Services in Arlington, VA
Arlington roofs deal with a lot: humidity, freeze-thaw, storm debris.
Here’s the full range of residential work we do, from a single repair to a complete replacement.
Roof Replacement
A full replacement starts with understanding what’s underneath.
We assess the decking, ventilation, and structure before recommending materials: asphalt shingle, metal, slate, or flat systems, depending on what suits your home.
Every replacement includes tear-off of the old roof, deck inspection, and new underlayment before the new material goes on.
You’ll get a written estimate covering materials, labor, and timeline before we begin.
Roof Repair
Not every problem needs a new roof. We repair damaged shingles, flashing, and localized leaks, but we look for the root cause, not just the symptom.
A patch over a ventilation problem is a repair you’ll pay for twice. You’ll get a clear scope of work and cost estimate before we start.
Insurance Claim & Storm Damage Roofing
After a storm, the first job is documenting what happened: missing shingles, damaged flashing, water intrusion points.
We photograph and record visible damage so you have a clear record for your insurance company.
We can’t promise coverage or speed up an adjuster, but thorough documentation is what claims are built on.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingles are still the most common choice around here, and for good reason they’re affordable and they do the job.
We install three-tab and architectural styles. In our opinion, architectural shingles are worth the step up for most homes: they look better and tend to hold up longer. We’ll help you pick a color and style that fits your home’s exterior.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing costs more up front, but it’s the longest-lasting option we install. Standing seam and metal shingle systems handle fire, wind-driven rain, and snow well.
Think of it as the roof you install once and stop thinking about. We also install metal on detached garages and sheds, matched to your main home where it makes sense.
Slate Roofing
Slate is the traditional choice for Arlington’s older and historic homes nothing else looks quite like it, and a well-kept slate roof outlasts just about everything.
It’s heavy, though, so we check that your structure can carry it before recommending natural slate. Synthetic alternatives give you a similar look at lower weight and cost.
Flat and Low-Slope Roofing
Flat and low-slope roofs common on additions, porches, and some modern homes. Play by different rules. Water doesn’t run off; it has to be directed off.
We install membrane systems like EPDM rubber, TPO, and modified bitumen with proper drainage planning, because standing water is what kills flat roofs.
These roofs deserve closer inspection attention, since seam issues are easier to miss than on a pitched roof.
Emergency Roof Leak Repair
An active leak can’t wait for a convenient appointment. When a storm or a fallen limb opens up your roof, we get the exposed area covered usually with tarping to stop the water, then come back to make the permanent repair. If water is coming in right now, call. That’s what emergency service is for.
Roof Inspections
Most roof problems start small and quiet. An inspection catches them while they’re cheap. We check the roofing material, flashing around chimneys and vents, gutters, attic ventilation, and signs of water intrusion.
Then give you a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’re buying a home, selling one, or just haven’t looked at your roof in years, an inspection is the place to start.
Roof Leak Detection
Water is sneaky. It can travel along framing and show up as a stain far from where it got in.
Finding the real entry point takes methodical checking: flashing, vents, pipe boots, shingle seals. We trace it back to the source so the repair fixes the cause, not just the ceiling stain.
Flashing, Skylight, and Chimney Repair
Here’s something most homeowners don’t realize: a large share of the leaks we see start at flashing, not the shingles. The metal seals around chimneys, skylights, and valleys.
Masonry shifts over time and breaks those seals. We repair and replace flashing, reseal skylights, and refit chimney flashing so those junction points stay watertight.
Gutters and Roof Ventilation
Gutters and ventilation are the unsung parts of a roofing system. Clogged or undersized gutters push water where it doesn’t belong; poor attic ventilation traps heat and moisture that age your shingles from the inside.
We install and repair gutters and downspouts, and we assess attic airflow during inspections, because a new roof over a suffocating attic won’t last the way it should.
Roofing for Every Home Type in Arlington, VA
Arlington isn’t one kind of house — it’s colonials next to ramblers next to townhouses, and each one roofs differently. Here’s how we think about the common types.
Colonial Home Roofing
Steep gable roofs, dormers, chimneys colonials have a lot of angles, and every angle is a flashing detail that has to be right.
We work with shingle, slate, and metal to match the traditional look, and we pay close attention to attic ventilation, since tall pitched roofs can trap heat and moisture up there.
Cape Cod Home Roofing
Capes are compact, with dormers punched into a low-pitched roof and those dormer valleys are classic leak spots.
We focus on getting the flashing right at every dormer and valley, and we usually recommend architectural shingles, which suit the style and outlast basic three-tab.
Bungalow Roofing
Bungalows sit low with wide eaves, which is charming —and also an invitation for wind-driven rain to get under the edges.
We pay extra attention to the eaves and valleys, and because many Arlington bungalows are older, we check the decking before anything new goes down. Old decking under new shingles is a bad combination.
Rambler and Ranch Home Roofing
Ramblers spread out big, low-pitched roof planes covering a lot of square footage. Material choice and ventilation matter more here simply because there’s more roof to go wrong.
We typically talk through three options with homeowners: architectural shingles for value, metal for longevity, or synthetic slate for a high-end look without the weight.
Split-Level Home Roofing
A split-level is really several roofs stitched together at different heights, and the stitches are where leaks happen.
We inspect every transition point and valley individually, because water behaves unpredictably across multiple planes. The replacement plan has to treat each section on its own terms.
Townhouse Roofing
Townhouses share walls and sometimes roof sections with neighbors, which means your project can affect the unit next door.
We coordinate material matching and timing for shared sections, and flat or low-slope areas are common, so membrane options like TPO or EPDM often make sense. If storm damage hits multiple units, we document each one so every homeowner has their own record.
Single-Family Home Roofing
Single-family homes are the bulk of what we do. Historic properties, mid-century houses, new construction.
Each one gets its own inspection covering shingle condition, decking, and ventilation. You get a detailed written estimate, and if storm damage is involved, we’ll document it for your records.
Garage and Addition Roofing
Garages and additions often have a different roof age or a different material than the main house. We assess them separately, since the structure and wear can be completely different.
Where old and new sections meet, the flashing detail is everything; that’s the leak point we watch most closely.
Porch and Sunroom Roofing
Porches and sunrooms are small roofs with outsized leak potential. Low slopes, plus a junction where the addition meets the house wall.
We use materials suited to low-slope structures, like metal panels or membrane, and we inspect that wall connection carefully. Water getting in there damages both the porch roof and the wall behind it.
Specialty Roofing Services in Arlington, VA
Some homes need more than standard shingles: historic districts, specific architectural styles, or just a homeowner with a long-term view.
That’s where specialty materials come in.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar shakes give a home a warmth you can’t get from manufactured materials. They suit Arlington’s colonials and traditional styles beautifully.
They do ask more of you, though: Virginia’s humidity means moss and moisture are constant opponents, so cedar needs periodic attention to reach its full life. We’ll be straight with you about the maintenance before you choose it.
Tile Roofing
Clay and concrete tile make a statement — Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes carry it well and tile stands up to wind and fire impressively.
The catch is weight: your structure has to be able to carry it, so we check that before recommending tile. Individual tiles can crack from impacts or falling debris; we replace those without disturbing the surrounding roof.
Copper Roofing
Copper is the forever material: full roofs, dormers, bay windows, or just flashing details. It resists corrosion, needs very little maintenance, and develops that green patina over the years.
In our opinion, it’s the right call when you’re thinking in decades, not years. One thing to know going in: the color change is part of the deal, and we’ll walk you through what to expect.
Synthetic Slate and Composite Roofing
Synthetic slate gives you the traditional slate look without the weight that makes natural slate a structural question.
These products resist cracking, fading, and moisture well, and they suit homes that can’t carry real stone. If you’re torn between natural and synthetic, we’ll lay out the trade-offs on budget, appearance, and upkeep so you can decide.
Historic Home Roofing
Arlington’s historic districts come with rules about what can go on a roof and for good reason. We’ve worked within those guidelines before, matching original materials or approved substitutes so the home keeps its character.
Permits and preservation requirements add steps to the process; we factor those in from the start rather than discovering them mid-project.
Roof Decking and Sheathing Repair
Decking is the wood underneath everything plywood or OSB that your shingles nail into. When moisture gets past failed flashing or worn shingles, that wood rots, and no new roof should go over rotten wood.
We find decking problems most often during tear-off, when the old roof comes up and the damage is finally visible.
Our rule is simple: compromised decking gets replaced before anything new goes down.
Skipping it is like painting over rust. The new roof inherits the old roof’s structural problem. Replacing damaged sections also lets us check ventilation, since trapped attic moisture is often what rotted the decking in the first place.
Roof Coating and Restoration
Coatings are for flat and low-slope roofs that are aging but still structurally sound. A seamless second skin over the existing membrane.
We start with surface prep: cleaning, then repairing seams and weak spots, because a coating only performs over a sound surface. Then the coating goes on as a continuous layer that seals and reflects.
Restoration makes sense when the roof has life left but needs help. A worn surface, minor seam issues, heat absorption. It’s not a rescue for a failing structure; if the decking or membrane is shot, replacement is the honest recommendation. For the right roof, though, a coating buys meaningful extra years.
Skylight Installation and Replacement
Skylights are wonderful for natural light and notorious for leaks the two go together, because a skylight is an opening in your roof that has to be sealed perfectly.
Most skylight leaks we see are flashing failures, not the glass. When we replace a roof, we assess every skylight: reseal it, replace the flashing kit, or recommend a full unit replacement if the skylight itself is past its prime.
We install fixed and venting units, curb-mounted to sit properly above the roof plane. If you’re getting a new roof anyway, that’s the time to deal with the skylights, opening up finished work later to fix one costs more than handling it while the roof is open.
Energy-Efficient and Cool Roofing
Cool roofing is about reflecting heat instead of soaking it up. Options include reflective shingles, light-colored metal roofing, and cool roof coatings for flat sections all of which reduce the heat load hitting your attic.
In our opinion, the ventilation side matters just as much: a well-vented attic with ridge and soffit airflow does more about summer heat than most people realize.
We’ll be straight about one thing: we won’t promise specific energy savings, because too many variables are involved. But choosing reflective materials and getting the ventilation right is a sensible way to take strain off the whole roofing system.
Roofing Materials, Design & Installation in Arlington, VA
A roof is a system, not a surface and understanding the parts helps you make better decisions about the whole.
Here’s how the pieces fit together on the homes we work on around Arlington.
Step 1: Detailed Professional Roof Inspection
We'll start with a thorough roof inspection conducted by our certified roofing specialists. We carefully assess your roof’s condition, identifying damage from weather, aging, or structural issues that may impact your home’s safety. During this visit, we document all findings with photos and detailed notes to ensure complete transparency. This step typically takes 1–2 hours, depending on roof size and complexity. At this stage, we'll determine whether you need a full roof replacement or just targeted repairs.
Step 2: Insurance Claims Submission and Approval
If your roof damage is storm or accident-related, we guide you through the insurance claim process from start to finish. Our team works directly with your insurance adjuster to ensure all necessary documentation, photos, and estimates are properly submitted for approval. We help you understand your coverage, deductible, and any out-of-pocket costs before work begins. This step can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on your insurance provider’s response time.
Step 3: Old Roof Removal & New Roof Installation
Our skilled installation crew begins by safely removing your old roof and inspecting the underlying decking for any hidden damage. We then install your new roofing system using industry-leading techniques and materials, which could take from a few days to weeks, depending on roof size, weather, and material type.
Step 4: Final Roof Inspection and Warranty Walk-Through
After installation, our project manager conducts a final inspection to verify that every detail meets Huntington Beach Elite Roofing’s quality standards. We review the completed work with you, explain your manufacturer and workmanship warranties, and answer any maintenance questions you may have. This ensures you’re fully satisfied and confident in your new roof’s performance.
How Much Does Commercial Roof Replacement Cost In Arlington, VA?
The cost of repairing a commercial flat roof in Arlington, VA is from $26 to $38 per square foot, depending on the roofing system, building size, and complexity.
TPO, EPDM, and PVC roofs cost an average of $17–$35 per square foot, while Built-Up (BUR), Modified Bitumen, and Metal systems can reach $26–$45 per square foot for premium materials and multilayer protection.
In an average commercial roof replacement project, materials account for 40–50% of total costs, while labor makes up 30–40%. Factors like roof access, tear-off needs, and local regulations affect pricing.
Request a quote to get an accurate estimate on your next roofing project.
Roofing Type | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
Single-Ply TPO | $7.00 – $15.00 |
EPDM (rubber membrane) | $6.00 – $14.00 |
Single-Ply PVC | $8.00 – $15.00 |
Modified Bitumen | $9.50 – $16.00 |
Built-Up Roofing (BUR) | $10.00 – $22.00 |
Metal Roofing (flat/low slope or sloped) | $12.00 – $18.00 |
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“The most beautiful experience we had storm damage on our roof. They were able to help get a brand new roof and through our insurance!
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Roofing customer in Arlington, VA
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Residential and Commercial Roofing FAQs
It comes down to age, extent of damage, and repair history. A younger roof with isolated damage is usually a repair. A roof with widespread problems or one that's been patched repeatedly is often cheaper to replace than to keep fixing. During an inspection, we'll give you our honest read on which side of that line you're on.
You can call, email, or use the contact form on this site to schedule an inspection. It helps to have a few details ready roughly how old the roof is, any visible damage, whether you've noticed leaks. The more we know going in, the more useful the visit is.
Ask every contractor this question, and get the answer in writing. You want to know two things: what the material manufacturer covers, and what the contractor covers for their own workmanship those are separate things. Be wary of vague promises like "we stand behind our work" with no terms attached. If a company can't put it in writing, that's your answer.
It depends on your roof's size, pitch, and complexity, the material you choose, how many layers need tearing off, and whether the decking underneath needs work. That's a wide range of variables, which is why we don't quote prices sight unseen. After an inspection, you'll get a detailed written estimate and we'd encourage you to get a second quote too, so you can compare line by line.
Start with the basics: proper licensing and bonding in Virginia, and real experience with this area's weather and housing styles. Then go one step further ask how they handle written estimates, job site cleanup, and unexpected problems mid-project. The answers tell you more than any brochure. We've been doing this in Arlington for over 20 years, and we're happy to answer all of it before you commit to anything.
#1 Roof Replacement in Arlington, VA