Fort Wayne roofers who climb up before they quote
Fort Wayne Roof Works is a family-run roofing company for leaks, storm claims and new roofs in Fort Wayne. We photograph what we find up there and show you every picture before we write a price.
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Roofing services in Fort Wayne
Start with the one that sounds like your roof. Each page has Fort Wayne prices, what the job includes and the questions people ask us.
Roof repair
Leaks, blown-off shingles, cracked pipe boots and loose flashing. We find where the water gets in before we fix anything.
Typical: $395 to $1,968
Roof replacement
Tear-off to the deck, new underlayment, flashing and architectural shingles, and the old roof hauled away.
Typical: $8,000 to $16,000
Storm & hail damage
Hail bruises, wind-lifted shingles and limbs through the roof. We tarp it, photograph it and meet your adjuster.
Typical: $2,632 to $22,127
Metal roofing
Standing-seam and screw-down steel roofs for houses, barns and porches, plus metal roof repairs and repainting.
Typical: $6,043 to $18,341
Commercial & flat roofing
TPO, EPDM and roof coatings for flat roofs on shops, churches, offices and low-slope home additions.
Typical: $5 to $14 per sq ft
Slate, cedar & specialty roofs
Slate, cedar shake and tile roofs on older homes: broken pieces replaced, flashing redone, and new roofs.
Typical: $4,389 to $22,377 for slate
Skylights
New skylights, leaking skylights reflashed, and old ones taken out and roofed over.
Typical: $1,014 to $2,828
Ice dams & heat cables
Ice dams melted off with steam, heat cables where they help, and the attic fixes that stop the next one.
Typical: $650 to $2,400
What it's like to have us on your roof
- Nothing left open overnightAny part of the roof we tear off gets dried in with underlayment or tarped before we go home.
- Your yard gets sweptTarps over the beds and bushes during tear-off, and a magnet sweep for nails across the yard and driveway every day.
- Rotten decking shown to youYour quote lists a price per sheet for bad deck boards, and we show you each one before we replace it.
- A last look togetherWe go over the finished roof and the yard with you, and hand you the shingle warranty papers.
How a roof job goes with us
Four steps, from your first call to the last nail picked up off the driveway.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you're seeing: a stain on the ceiling, shingles in the yard, or a roof that's just old. We'll set a time to come out.
We get up and look
Shingles, flashing, vents and the deck underfoot. We photograph anything that's wrong, and you see every picture.
One written price
The shingle or metal line, underlayment, flashing, a per-sheet price for bad decking, and haul-away. You sign only if it looks right.
Roof day
We call the day before, cover your flower beds, and get the new roof dried in before we leave each night.
Roofs we put on in Fort Wayne
Choosing between shingles and metal? This is how we lay out the choices when we're standing in your driveway.
- Architectural shinglesThicker, layered shingles and the usual pick on Fort Wayne re-roofs. They run about $4 to $8 a square foot installed and last 25 to 30 years.
- Three-tab shinglesThe flat, single-layer kind on many older roofs. Cheaper at $3 to $5 a square foot, but they last 15 to 20 years and stand up to wind the least.
- Impact-rated shinglesClass 4 shingles pass a test with a 2-inch steel ball. Some insurers take money off the premium for them, so call yours before you choose.
- Standing-seam metalSteel panels with raised seams that hide the screws. It runs $7 to $30 a square foot and can last 40 to 70 years.
- Screw-down metalExposed-fastener panels, the kind often used on barns and pole buildings. Less money than standing seam; the screw washers need checking as they age.
Where we work
We put on roofs in Fort Wayne and the towns around it, from New Haven to Warsaw and Van Wert, Ohio. Tap your town for its permit rules and the storms that have hit it.
What Fort Wayne homeowners ask us about roofs
How much does a new roof cost in Fort Wayne?
Most asphalt shingle roofs cost $8,000 to $16,000, and about $12,000 is the national average. The size and pitch of your roof, how many old layers come off and how much rotten decking we find move it most, so we write your price after we've been up there.
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
Repair it if the damage is in one spot and the rest of the shingles still lie flat and hold their granules. Once a roof is within five or ten years of its expected life, or leaks keep turning up in new places, a new roof is usually the better use of the money.
Are your roof inspections free?
Yes. We get on the roof, take photos and give you a written price at no charge. You don't owe us anything for the visit, whoever you hire.
Will insurance pay for a new roof?
It can, when a covered storm such as hail or high wind did the damage. Old age and wear aren't covered. We inspect and photograph the damage first so you know whether a claim makes sense, and we can meet your adjuster on the roof. See storm and hail damage repair.
How long does a new roof take?
Most houses take us one or two days, tear-off to clean-up. A steep roof, a second layer to strip or a lot of rotten decking adds time, and rain can move the start date.
Do you put on metal roofs too?
We do, both standing-seam and screw-down steel. Most metal roofs cost $6,043 to $18,341 installed, a range that overlaps a shingle roof's, and they can last 40 to 70 years. See metal roofing in Fort Wayne.
How do I pick a roofing contractor in Fort Wayne?
Pick one who gets on your roof, shows you photos of what's wrong and puts one price in writing. Ask for their certificate of liability insurance, and ask whether they'll pull the permit if your town needs one. Our roof permit guide lists the rules town by town. Walk away from anyone who offers to cover your deductible, because Indiana law bans it.
What should a roofing contract in Indiana include?
Indiana requires a written contract for a roof job, handed to you complete before you sign. It has to describe the work, show the price and rough start and finish dates, name the person who handles complaints, and say whether a subcontractor or supplier will do any of the work. A change made later counts only if you sign it. For storm jobs, see how a roof claim works in Indiana.
Read these before you sign for a roof
Short guides on what a new roof costs here, how storm claims work and which towns want a permit.
Book your free roof inspection
Three quick questions. Then here's what happens:
- We call you backTo hear what's going on and pick a time to come out.
- We go up and take photosYou see the same pictures we use to price the job.
- You get one written priceMaterials, flashing, decking and clean-up, all listed.
Let's take a look at your roof
Call us or send three quick answers. We'll get up there, show you the photos and write you one price.