Signs It's Time to Replace, Not Repair
A roof rarely fails all at once. It tells you it's tired. If you're seeing several of these signs, replacement usually costs less over time than chasing leaks year after year:
- Age: Asphalt roofs in the Inland NW typically last 18-25 years. Past that, repairs are a stopgap.
- Granule loss: Bald, shiny shingles or granules piling up in your gutters mean the protective layer is gone.
- Curling, cracking, or missing shingles after wind and hail storms.
- Repeat leaks, water stains, or daylight visible in the attic.
- Ice dams and sagging from years of heavy snow load and freeze-thaw cycles.
Not sure where your roof stands? A free estimate and honest inspection will tell you whether a repair or a full replacement makes sense for your budget.
Re-Roof vs. Full Replacement: What's the Difference?
A re-roof lays new shingles over a single existing layer. It's faster and lighter on cost, but it hides whatever is underneath and won't fix damaged decking.
A full replacement tears everything down to the deck so we can inspect, repair rotten or soft wood, and rebuild the whole system, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and all. In our climate, where moisture and ice work their way into weak spots, a complete tear-off is almost always the smarter long-term call.
We'll walk you through both options on-site and recommend only what your home actually needs, never an upsell.
Materials & Roofing Options
Every home and budget is different. DG installs the full range of residential and commercial systems:
- Architectural & asphalt shingles: The most popular choice, GAF dimensional shingles offer excellent wind and hail resistance for the price.
- Metal roofing: Sheds snow beautifully, resists ice dams, and can last 50+ years.
- Flat & TPO systems: Ideal for commercial buildings and low-slope additions.
- Roof Rejuv: For roofs that aren't gone yet, shingle rejuvenation can restore flexibility and add years, an option few local roofers even offer.
Explore our full roofing services to see what fits your property.
Why This Matters in the Inland NW Climate
Spokane and North Idaho put roofs through a brutal cycle: hot, dry summers that bake shingles, then heavy snow load and relentless freeze-thaw all winter. Water seeps into tiny cracks, freezes, expands, and pries your roof apart, that's how ice dams and leaks are born.
A roof installed for a milder climate simply won't hold up here. We build for the Inland NW specifically: proper ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys, balanced attic ventilation to fight ice dams, and storm-rated shingles ready for wind and hail. The result is a system that performs in January, not just July.
Our Roof Replacement Process
We keep your project organized, clean, and on schedule from the first call to the final nail:
- 1. Free estimate & inspection: We assess your roof, attic, and ventilation, then give you a clear written quote, no pressure.
- 2. Materials & financing: Choose your shingle and color. Flexible financing keeps it affordable.
- 3. Tear-off & deck repair: We strip the old roof, inspect the decking, and replace any damaged wood.
- 4. New system install: Underlayment, ice-and-water shield, flashing, ventilation, and your new GAF roof.
- 5. Cleanup & final walkthrough: We magnet-sweep for nails and leave your property cleaner than we found it.
Most residential roofs are completed in one to three days, weather permitting.
Why GAF Master Elite + Our 25-Year Warranty Matters
Only the top 2-3% of roofers in the country earn GAF Master Elite certification, and DG Contracting is one of them. That status lets us offer warranty coverage most contractors legally can't.
Your replacement is backed by our 15-25 year workmanship warranty plus GAF's Golden Pledge 25- and 50-year material warranties. When the next big storm rolls through, you're covered on both the product and the install. See the full details on our warranties page.
Family owned since 2013, licensed and insured in Washington and Idaho, and rated 5.0 stars across 288 Google reviews, that's the team standing behind your roof.
a 15-25 year workmanship warranty with Every Replacement
A new roof and old, sagging gutters don't mix. That's why every full roof replacement from DG includes a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, a real bonus that protects your fascia, foundation, and landscaping from Inland NW runoff and snowmelt.
Ready to find out what your new roof would cost? Call (509) 209-1894 or request your free estimate today. We're open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 6pm, and serving homeowners and businesses across Spokane and North Idaho.
