Common Roof Problems We See in Centerville
On housing built around 1987, the roof is rarely the first thing that went wrong in Centerville. Decking, flashing and ventilation all age alongside it, and they are usually what we end up dealing with. These are the problems that come up most often.
Nothing upwind to slow it down
There is very little natural shelter around Centerville, so wind arrives at full strength and works on the same edges every time. Roofs here lose their seal along the edges first, long before anything is visibly missing.
Wind Damage Roof Repair→Getting a storm claim paid
Insurers in Centerville do not pay on the severity of the storm, they pay on what can be shown slope by slope. Photographing and counting the damage properly is the difference between a claim approved and one closed as wear and tear.
Storm Damage Roof Repair→Layers hiding the decking underneath
Homes of this age in Centerville often carry a second layer of shingles laid straight over the first, because it was cheaper than a tear-off at the time. That layer hides whatever the deck is doing, and on a house built around 1987 the deck is usually the part that needs the work.
Roof Replacement→An attic that was never set up to breathe
Most Centerville homes of this era were built with exhaust vents and almost no intake, which leaves the attic pulling air from the house instead of from outside. The shingles cook from below in summer and the eaves ice up in winter.
Roof Ventilation→What Centerville Roofs Are Up Against
Centerville sits on the Davis bench where downslope winds are strongest, making wind-rated installation and thorough post-storm inspections especially worthwhile.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Does a Centerville Roof Need Replacing?
Replacing a roof in Centerville is worth doing once the shingles have gone brittle, and worth postponing when only the flashing has failed. On homes from 1987 those two rarely arrive together, so the useful thing an inspection does is separate them. We would rather rebuild the flashing and tell you the roof has another decade than sell you a replacement you do not need yet.
Signs Centerville Roofs Are Near the End
- Shingle tabs that lift when you push up on them from below the course
- Shingles in the yard or against the fence after a windy night
- Two different shingle colors or textures visible on one roof, which usually means a layer went over a layer
- Frost on the underside of the roof deck in winter, or an attic that is brutally hot in summer
Centerville ZIP Codes We Cover
Courtland Roofing covers every Centerville ZIP code. There are three of them — 84014, 84087 and 84025 — and we work all of them on the same terms.
Not seeing your ZIP? We still cover it — call or text and we'll tell you what we usually see on roofs in your area.
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Who We Are
Courtland Roofing is a family-owned Utah roofing company run by Coury Lloyd, licensed and insured, and a certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning. The crews working in Centerville are the same crews working across Davis County.
How Do I Get a Roof Quote in Centerville?
You get a roof quote in Centerville by calling or texting 801-745-5409. We come to the house, inspect the roof free of charge, and give you a written estimate. There is no showroom to visit, which keeps that overhead off your price.
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Learn more →Common Questions About Roofing in Centerville
How soon can you look at a roof in Centerville?
Courtland Roofing prioritizes anything actively letting water into the house ahead of scheduled work. Call or text, tell us what is happening in Centerville, and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
Do you replace a roof or repair it where you can?
Repairing instead of replacing is usually the right call when the decking is sound and the problem is confined to flashing or a small area. We will say which applies to your Centerville home and why, and a repair is often the honest answer.
Will you match the shingles on my Centerville home?
Replacement shingles are matched as closely as the existing product allows. On an older roof there is usually some color difference from weathering, and we point that out before starting rather than after.
Which Centerville ZIP codes do you serve?
Courtland Roofing serves every Centerville ZIP code: 84014, 84087 and 84025. We charge the same and turn up the same wherever in the city you are, so call or text 801-745-5409 and we will tell you what we usually see on roofs in your area.
Do you charge for an estimate in Centerville?
Estimates and roof inspections in Centerville are free, and there is no obligation attached to either. If the roof is sound we will tell you that and leave.
Do you handle insurance claims for Centerville homeowners?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover and works directly with your adjuster, so Centerville homeowners are not left translating roof damage into claim language on their own.