Step 1 of 4
Plans and site visit
We measure off the plans or the framed structure, and confirm pitch, ventilation and the shingle you want.
A first roof, built right from the deck up
New construction, an addition, a garage or a detached structure. No old roof to tear off, so the whole job is about the layers underneath the shingle, and those are the ones nobody sees again.
What’s included
What a new install covers
With nothing to tear off, every hour goes into the build. Here is what goes on the roof, in the order it goes on.
See every layer of a GAF roof
Deck
01Deck inspection and prep
We check the framer’s decking for span, fastening and flat before a single nail of ours goes in.
Water barrier
02Underlayment and ice-and-water
Synthetic underlayment across the field, ice-and-water membrane in the valleys and along the eaves.
Flashing and penetrations
Step, valley and wall flashing plus boots on every pipe, set as the roof goes on rather than patched in after.
System
03GAF shingle system
Starter, architectural field shingle, hip and ridge, all from one system so the warranty holds together.
Ridge and soffit ventilation
Intake and exhaust balanced on the plan, not guessed at. A new roof is the only easy time to get this right.
How it works
From dry-in to final nail
New builds run on somebody else’s schedule. We work to the framing date and keep the structure dry the day we get there.
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Written scope
Materials, layers and a real number on paper. Built to compare against other bids line by line.
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Dry-in
Underlayment and flashing go on as soon as the deck is ready, so weather stops being a risk to the build.
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Install and walkthrough
Shingle, ridge and vents go on, then we walk the finished roof with you, hand over the paperwork and magnet-sweep the site.
Straight answers
What to expect on a new install
The three questions builders and homeowners ask before the framing is even up.
- GAF
One complete system
Starter, field, ridge and accessories from one manufacturer, which is what the lifetime limited warranty requires.
- One day
For most structures
A garage or addition is usually a single day. A full new build depends on size and pitch, and the date is in the scope.
- Our crews
Not a labor broker
The same Hill Top crews that do our replacements. The foreman introduces himself on day one.
Next service
Roof Replacement
A full tear-off and rebuild. Most homes go from first shingle off to final magnet sweep in one day.
Questions homeowners askbefore they call.
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Roof Installation
How is this different from a roof replacement?
There is no old roof to remove. That takes tear-off, disposal and any surprises hiding under the shingles out of the job, which usually makes a new install simpler and cheaper per square than a replacement of the same size. Everything from the underlayment up is identical.
Do you work with builders and general contractors?
Yes, and we are used to the schedule that comes with it. Tell us the framing date and we will put the dry-in as close behind it as the weather allows, so the structure is not sitting open waiting on a roofer.
Will a new install carry the same warranty?
Yes. We install complete GAF systems, which is what the manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty requires, and our own workmanship stands behind the install. The warranty terms are in the written scope before you sign.
Can you roof a garage, shed or addition on its own?
We do those regularly. Small detached structures are usually a one-day job, and we will tell you honestly if the pitch or size makes it not worth a crew trip on its own, in which case we will pair it with other work.