Common Questions
Answers to the questions Missoula homeowners and property managers ask us most.
Yes — every crew is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial roofing, and we're glad to provide documentation for your lender, HOA, or property insurer on request.
The materials and scheduling differ — commercial buildings are usually a flat or low-slope membrane roof (TPO or EPDM) installed with minimal disruption to business hours, while homes get asphalt shingle or metal roofing. The process is the same either way: a real on-site assessment, a written proposal, and a crew that shows up on the date scheduled.
Most full roof replacements in the Missoula city limits and surrounding county require a building permit. We pull the permit as part of the job on any project that needs one, so it's one less thing for you to track down.
Commercial re-roofing with a TPO or EPDM membrane typically runs $6–$12 per square foot depending on roof condition, insulation needs, and access. A roof coating/restoration, when the existing membrane is a candidate for it, runs less — usually $3–$7 per square foot. We give an exact number after a site walk, not a phone estimate.
Often, yes, when the damage comes from a covered event like wind, hail, or a fallen tree — coverage details vary by policy and insurer, and ordinary wear-and-tear typically isn't covered. We document roof condition on-site with photos and a written report that you can hand directly to your adjuster.
Once a year is a good baseline for both homes and commercial buildings, plus after any major wind, hail, or heavy snow event. For commercial properties with an active maintenance plan, we typically inspect twice a year to catch membrane wear before it becomes a leak.
For most Missoula homes, a quality architectural asphalt shingle rated for high wind and impact resistance is the best balance of cost and durability against our freeze-thaw cycles and heavy spring snow load. Metal roofing costs more up front but sheds snow well and lasts significantly longer. For commercial low-slope roofs, TPO membrane is the most common choice locally for its cost and snow/UV performance.
Every job includes a workmanship warranty from us on top of whatever material warranty comes with the shingle, metal, or membrane system installed — details vary by material and are spelled out in writing before work starts, not buried in fine print after.