Emergency Roof Replacement

Once insurance approves the claim and we have a signed contract, most standard residential replacements in the 20-to-35 square range are scheduled within 3 to 5 business days and completed in one to two days of active work. Weather permitting, we can compress this further. Tile and metal roofs take longer due to material lead times, but we maintain shingle inventory for the most common systems so asphalt replacements are rarely delayed by supply.

Apex holds GAF Master Elite, CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster, and Owens Corning Preferred certifications — all three of the major manufacturer elite-tier programs. These require annual re-qualification, background checks, insurance verification, and installation quality audits. The tangible benefit to you is access to the extended manufacturer warranties — GAF's Golden Pledge, for example, covers both materials and labor for up to 25 years — that are only available through certified contractors, not through standard installer warranties.

Not necessarily, though we recommend someone be available for the pre-job walkthrough and final inspection. We protect landscaping and entry points with plywood and tarps, use magnetic nail sweepers to collect fasteners, and haul all debris same-day. Many of our clients have the replacement completed while at work. We send progress photos and a completion report with photos of ridge vent installation, drip edge, and critical flashing details.

A full replacement includes: tear-off of all existing layers down to decking, decking inspection and replacement of compromised panels, application of synthetic underlayment over the entire field, ice-and-water shield at eaves, valleys, and all penetrations, new drip edge on all rakes and eaves, installation of new pipe boots and flashing at all penetrations, ridge vent for proper attic ventilation, and installation of new architectural shingles with manufacturer-specified nail pattern and exposure. We do not skip steps to hit a lower price point.

Not without review. Insurance carriers commonly issue initial ACV (actual cash value) payments that withhold the depreciation amount until you provide proof of completed work. They also sometimes miss line items — ridge cap, drip edge replacement, permit fees, ice-and-water shield — or apply incorrect local labor rates. Apex reviews every insurance estimate before countersigning and submits supplemental claims for missing line items. Our clients routinely recover 15 to 30 percent more than the first offer.

Every replacement carries a lifetime manufacturer material warranty through our certified program (GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning depending on specified product) plus our 5-year labor warranty covering installation workmanship. The manufacturer warranty transfers to new owners once if you sell the home, which is a documented selling advantage in real estate disclosures. We register the warranty directly with the manufacturer and provide you the certificate at project close.

We prioritize structurally compromised roofs. Contact us immediately and we'll assess urgency and schedule you as early as possible.

Yes — we can apply a waterproof tarp or temporary membrane to stop water intrusion until the full replacement is scheduled.

Depends on severity. If structural members are damaged or the deck is sagging, contact us immediately — we'll advise on safety and emergency shoring if needed.

Move belongings from affected areas, place buckets, and call us immediately. Do not enter the attic during heavy rain.