Asphalt shingle roof in Phoenix? Signs a repair will hold - lost grit, curled shingles, vent leaks - and when a new roof makes more sense. Free Roof Report.
An asphalt shingle roof in Phoenix can often be repaired when the damage is limited to a few loose shingles, a cracked roof cap, or a leak by a vent. When worn, curled, or bare shingles show up on many slopes, a new roof may make more sense. All Valley Roofing, based in Tempe, fixes and replaces asphalt shingle roofs across the Phoenix metro, and every job starts with a Free Roof Report that shows which path fits your roof.
How the Phoenix sun wears down shingles
Asphalt shingles are covered in grit, the small granules on the surface. That grit helps guard the shingle from the sun. In Phoenix, the sun is the main thing a shingle roof fights all year.
When grit wears off, the shingle underneath is exposed. A bare spot can wear out fast, and it may fail before you ever see a leak. Shingles that curl at the edges or crack across the middle are showing the same kind of wear.
After a long summer and a monsoon season of wind and rain, fall is a good time to look at what the roof went through.
Signs a repair is likely enough
A repair may be all you need when the problem is small and in one place:
- A few lost or loose shingles after a wind storm
- A cracked roof cap along the ridge
- A leak by a vent or pipe
- One worn spot while the rest of the roof still has good grit
For a repair, we replace the bad parts and use shingles as close to the old ones as the product line allows. While we are on the roof, we also check the flashing that seals roof joints, the vents, and the layer under the shingles. See roof repair for how a leak visit works.
Signs a new roof may make more sense
- Lost grit across many slopes, not just one spot
- Many curled or cracked shingles
- Bad spots on several roof slopes
- Repeat leaks after earlier patches
One bad spot may need a repair. Bad spots on many roof slopes may mean you need a new roof. When a roof has many worn spots, we will say so on the report and explain why a new roof may make more sense than patching each one separately.
What happens in a shingle roof replacement
A new shingle roof starts with taking off the old shingles. Then a new layer goes on under the new shingles, and new flashing goes in at roof joints and openings. Roof size and slope can change the cost. So can extra old layers of shingles or bad wood found under them. Your written quote shows the price.
We also check air flow through the roof. Good air flow matters on any roof in the Phoenix heat.
Shingles, tile, foam, or flat?
Many Phoenix homes have more than one roof type. A house may have shingles on the main roof and a flat or foam roof over a patio or added room. Each type wears differently and needs its own plan. All Valley works on tile, shingle, foam, and flat roofs, so one report can cover the whole house. See shingle roofing, foam roofing, and flat roofing.
Shingle roofs with solar panels
If panels sit on a shingle roof that needs replacing, the panels must come off first. We do the roof work, and a solar detach and refit partner handles the panels. We plan both jobs together. See solar detach and reset.
What the Free Roof Report shows
The Free Roof Report is free with no obligation. We take photos of the roof surface, valleys, openings, and flashing, then send a full color PDF with plain notes. It shows what needs work now and what can wait. The check takes 45 to 90 minutes, and you do not need to be home. Roughly half the roofs we check do not need a new roof yet.
FAQ
Why does lost shingle grit matter?
The grit guards shingles from the sun. Without it, a shingle can wear out fast and fail before it leaks.
Can you blend new shingles with my old ones?
We get as close as the product line allows. Older or faded shingles may not be an exact visual fit.
Do I need to be home for the roof check?
No. If you are home, show us any stains or leaks first.
What can change the cost of a new shingle roof?
Roof size and slope, extra old layers, and bad wood. Your written quote shows the price.
Next step
Request a Free Roof Report or contact All Valley Roofing to get your shingle roof checked.
Next step: Free Roof Report
No cost. No obligation. Yours to keep. Tempe-based All Valley Roofing documents whether you need routine maintenance, localized repair, underlayment work, or a full system. Prefer a leak first? Go to roof repair.