Roof Replacement in West Jordan, Utah

Many roofs in West Jordan were installed during periods of rapid home construction. Some of those roofs used shingles with shorter expected service lives. Sun and wind can further age the shingles by drying the asphalt and weakening the adhesive between shingles. We inspect the current condition of the roof instead of assuming that every roof from the same neighborhood needs replacement.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

A West Jordan roof needs replacing when the shingles have gone brittle, and the useful first question is whether you are on the original roof or a replacement. On a house from the 1990s it could be either, and nobody has necessarily written the date down. We settle that in one visit by lifting shingles on the exposed slopes: one with life left flexes, one that has dried out cracks and cannot be resealed. What your neighbors are doing is a genuine signal here rather than a coincidence, because these streets were roofed as a batch. It is a prompt to have yours checked, not proof that yours is finished.

A complete roof replacement in West Jordan starts by removing the existing roofing down to the wooden surface that supports the shingles. We inspect that wood and replace any areas that are soft, rotted, or otherwise damaged. Next, we install underlayment, which is a water-resistant layer between the wood and the shingles. We add a waterproof ice-and-water membrane along vulnerable areas such as the lower roof edges and valleys. We also install new metal flashing around chimneys, walls, and vents to help keep water out at those joints. After checking the ventilation, we install the new shingles. We inspect each layer before covering it with the next one.

Every roof is different. These are some of the roofing details that are especially important for homes in West Jordan:

• Wind protection: We choose shingles with a wind rating that matches the property's exposure. Homes on open or exposed lots may need stronger wind resistance than sheltered homes.
• New edge metal: We install new metal around the roof perimeter so water drains into the gutters instead of running back toward the wood underneath the shingles.
• Bare wood inspection: We strip the roof entirely. On a home built around 1995, finding a few soft decking boards is normal and something to expect, not a surprise. We replace them so your new roof has a solid foundation.
• All-new flashing: We install new metal flashing around chimneys, walls, and vents. These joints are common places for leaks, so reusing old flashing can create a weak point in an otherwise new roof.
• No roofing over the top: We do not install a new roof over existing shingles. Removing the old roofing exposes the wood underneath, allows hidden damage to be repaired, and gives the new roof a clean surface for installation.
• Sun-resistant shingles: We recommend shingles designed to resist damage from ultraviolet sunlight. Strong sun can dry asphalt shingles and make them brittle over time.

After the work is complete, we register the manufacturer's materials warranty in your name. Courtland Roofing also provides a 5-year workmanship warranty for the installation.

For the full picture of the service, see Roof Replacement.

A roof replacement in West Jordan follows a clear sequence. We inspect the roof and provide the written scope before work begins. During the job, we protect the property, remove the old roofing, inspect the wood underneath, and install the new roofing system. Weather can affect the schedule because asphalt shingles need suitable temperature and dry conditions to seal correctly. After installation, we clean the property, review the work, and complete the warranty paperwork.

1. Inspect the roof before providing a quoteWe get on the roof, photograph its condition, and measure the work before giving you a written price. If the roof does not need replacement, we tell you that.
2. Protect the property before work beginsWe cover landscaping, driveways, and other areas below the roof before removing shingles. Protecting these areas first reduces damage and cleanup.
3. Follow the written scope of workWe install the materials and components listed in the quote. If we discover a reason to change the scope, we explain the change and price it with you before doing the additional work.
4. Complete the cleanup and warranty paperworkWe clean the site, sweep for roofing nails, and register the manufacturer's materials warranty. We also provide information about our 5-year workmanship warranty.

Courtland Roofing provides roof replacement services in West Jordan. Coury Lloyd runs the family-owned company. The company is licensed and insured. Courtland Roofing is certified to install roofing from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning. Courtland Roofing uses its own crews rather than handing the installation to outside subcontractors.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has replaced roofs in every part of West Jordan, Utah, including West Hills, Jordan Valley and Maple Hills. Those are West Jordan neighborhoods we have worked in, and they are examples, not a boundary:

If you do not see your street listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide roof replacement at your address in West Jordan.