Residential roofing
Roof replacement without the runaround
A full replacement is the biggest roofing decision a homeowner makes. We keep it simple: a free inspection, a straight recommendation, a clear price, and a crew that treats your property like their own.
Shingle tear-off in progressWhen repair stops making sense, we say so
Not every aging roof needs replacing, and we'll tell you when yours doesn't. But when leaks keep coming back, shingles are failing across whole slopes, or storm damage runs deeper than the surface, continuing to patch becomes the expensive option. That's when a full replacement earns its place: stopped leaks, restored insurability, and a couple of decades of not thinking about your roof.
Most of our residential replacements are completed in one to two days once materials arrive. We handle everything: permits where required, tear-off and haul-off, decking repairs, the full new system, and a final walkthrough with a magnetic sweep of your yard for nails.
If a storm is what brought you here, we also handle the insurance side: thorough documentation, reports in the format adjusters expect, and on-site adjuster meetings when needed.
Signs it's replacement time, not repair time
Leaks in multiple places
One leak is a repair. Leaks in several rooms usually mean the system as a whole is done.
20+ years on the clock
At that age in our climate, individual repairs are patches on a failing system.
Widespread shingle failure
Curling, cracking, or bald shingles across whole sections: not just isolated spots.
Major storm damage
When wind or hail damage covers a large area, insurers and manufacturers both favor replacement.
A sagging roofline
Visible dips can mean deck or structural moisture damage, have it inspected promptly.
Repairs that keep coming back
If you're calling a roofer every year, the math has already flipped toward replacement.
Before the crew arrives: measurement, proposal, permits
A replacement starts on paper: a full-system inspection, measurements, and a written proposal that itemizes tear-off, decking allowance, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, the covering, and cleanup. Roofs are measured in squares, one square is 100 square feet of roof surface, and squares measure the roof, not the floor plan: pitch adds area, and hips, valleys, and dormers add cutting waste beyond the raw measurement.
Once you've picked the system and color, we handle permit review where your municipality requires one, order materials, and schedule delivery. Weather gets a vote. We won't tear off ahead of a system we can't dry in, so a forecast shift can move your date. We'd rather reschedule than gamble with your interior.
Getting your home ready
Tear-off day is loud, and the house shakes more than you'd think. A few minutes of preparation the evening before makes the day go smoothly:
- Cover or move loose items in the attic: dust sifts through the deck boards during tear-off
- Move vehicles out of the garage and driveway before the crew arrives
- Satellite dishes usually need realignment by your provider after reinstallation
- Point out HVAC line sets, low wires, and anything fragile along the eaves
- Keep pets indoors or off-site, tear-off is loud, and gates get opened repeatedly
- Leave driveway access clear for the dump trailer and material delivery
Tear-off, deck inspection, and change orders
We protect the property first, tarps over landscaping and against walls, then strip the roof to the deck. That's what separates a replacement from an overlay: with the old roofing gone, we can actually see the decking and fix what's wrong with it.
It's also the honest limit of any estimate: hidden deck damage can't be fully known before tear-off. Your proposal spells out how decking is handled; if we find rot beyond the allowance, we photograph it and talk with you before proceeding: no surprise line items after the fact.
Dry-in and the new system
With the deck sound, the system goes down in order: underlayment, self-adhering leak barrier in valleys and around penetrations, drip edge, new flashing at walls and chimneys, the ventilation the attic needs, then the covering, fastened to the manufacturer's specification. Most homes are done in one to two days once materials arrive; complex or multi-story roofs can run longer.
We finish with debris haul-off, a magnetic nail sweep of the yard and driveway, and a final walkthrough with you. Where the selected system qualifies, we complete the manufacturer warranty registration; if insurance was involved, we supply the documentation your carrier's file needs.
Choosing what goes back on
A replacement is the one moment to rethink the system itself, not just the color. Most of ours are architectural shingle, but standing seam and exposed-fastener metal both earn their place on the right house:
| System | Relative cost | Strengths | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingles | Lower initial investment | Widest color range, fast install, easiest to repair and match later | Commonly shorter planning range than metal in our climate |
| Exposed-fastener metal | Moderate initial investment | Durable panels at a working-budget price | Gasketed screws need periodic inspection over the roof's life |
| Standing seam metal | Higher initial investment | Concealed fasteners, clean lines, long planning range | Fewer qualified installers; panel repairs are more involved |
Our approach
What a replacement with us looks like
From first call to final walkthrough, you'll always know what happens next.
Free inspection & documentation
We inspect the full system: shingles, flashing, decking, ventilation, and photograph everything we find.
A recommendation you can trust
Repair or replace, in writing, with a clear price. If insurance applies, we help you through the claim.
Materials & scheduling
You pick the system and color; we order materials and schedule the build. Most homes take one to two days.
Tear-off and deck check
Old roofing comes off completely so we can inspect and repair the decking before anything new goes down.
Full-system installation
Underlayment, valley and penetration protection, flashing, ventilation, and your new roof: installed to manufacturer spec.
Cleanup & walkthrough
Debris hauled off, magnetic nail sweep of your yard and drive, and a final walkthrough with you.
How a roof is built
Every layer, and what it actually does
Tap any numbered part to see what it is, why it matters, and the shortcuts bad roofers take. This is what we install and inspect on every job.
Tap a hot spot to see what it does
Ridge cap shingles seal and finish the roof's peak.Ridge Cap
Caps the peak
What it is
Thicker, pre-bent shingles that cover the very peak where two roof slopes meet.
Why it matters
It seals the most exposed line on your roof and finishes it off cleanly.
If it's done wrong
Cutting up regular 3-tab shingles as 'ridge cap' (a common shortcut) cracks and leaks years early.
Factors that affect project pricing
No two replacements price the same, because no two roofs are the same. Here's what moves the number on your written proposal.
Squares and pitch
Total roof surface, not floor area, sets material quantity; steeper pitches slow production.
Stories and access
Second stories, tight lots, and long carries add handling and staging time.
Layers coming off
Each existing layer multiplies tear-off labor and disposal weight.
Decking replacement scope
Hidden rot found at tear-off is documented, discussed, and priced transparently.
The system you choose
Shingle line, metal profile, and warranty tier each carry their own requirements.
Roof features
Chimneys, skylights, valleys, and dormers take flashing and detail time a plain gable doesn't.
Ventilation and code items
Intake corrections, ridge vents, and code-required drip edge are part of doing it right.
Permits and disposal
Permit requirements and dump fees vary across our service area.
Real projects
Replacements we've completed recently
Real Southeast Roofing projects: from Hattiesburg and Petal to Jackson and the Coast.
Storm damage? We speak insurance.
Thorough documentation, reports in the format adjusters expect, and someone on your side at the adjuster meeting.
How claim assistance works$0 down financing available
Apply through our partner GoodLeap in minutes and see the plans you qualify for, decide with real numbers in hand.
Explore financing optionsLifetime warranty
Manufacturer limited-lifetime warranty options are available on qualifying roofing systems. Ask what applies to your roof at your free inspection.
Start with a free inspectionFAQ
Roof Replacement questions, answered
How long does a roof replacement take?
How much does a new roof cost?
Do I need to be home during the work?
What if it rains in the middle of the job?
What happens if you find rotten decking?
Will you help with my insurance claim?
What happens to my landscaping and yard?
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Service area
Where we provide roof replacement
Based in Hattiesburg and serving Mississippi within about two hours, from the Pine Belt to the Gulf Coast.
- Purvis
- Sumrall
- Seminary
- Collins
- Ellisville
- Richton
- Waynesboro
- Columbia
- Poplarville
- Wiggins
- Lucedale
- Kiln
- McHenry
- Saucier
- Diamondhead
- Bay St. Louis
- Pass Christian
- Long Beach
- D'Iberville
- Ocean Springs
- Moss Point
- Pascagoula
- Crystal Springs
- Jackson
- Meridian
Don't see your town? If you're within about two hours of Hattiesburg, we most likely serve you.
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