Common Roof Problems We See in Orem
What we find on an Orem roof is largely set by when the house went up. Homes built around 1989 carry decades of previous repairs, and the quality of that earlier work decides how much your roof needs now more than its age does. These four come up most.
Nothing upwind to slow it down
There is very little natural shelter around Orem, 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 Orem 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→Snow that refreezes at the eaves
Orem sits high enough at 4,767 feet that snow lingers and thaws in cycles instead of clearing in one go. Meltwater runs down, hits the cold overhang, freezes there, and starts backing up under the shingles.
Ice Dam Removal & Prevention→Uneven wear across the slopes
At 4,767 feet the sun is harder on asphalt than it is at sea level. South and west slopes in Orem routinely go brittle and lose granules years before the north side of the same roof. A roof here often fails unevenly rather than all at once.
Roof Replacement→What Orem Roofs Are Up Against
Orem's large stock of established family homes means many roofs are at or past their expected lifespan, and the valley's summer storms bring wind and occasional hail.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Does an Orem Roof Need Replacing?
An Orem roof usually needs replacing somewhere past the twenty-year mark, though on housing built around 1989 the more useful question is which roof you are actually on. A house that age is on its second roof, possibly its third, so whether yours is due comes down to when that one went on. A free inspection settles it, and we are as likely to tell you the roof has years left as to tell you it does not.
Signs Orem 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
- A thick ridge of ice at the eaves, or heavy icicles along the gutter line
- Granules collecting in the gutters, worst on the south and west sides
Orem ZIP Codes We Cover
Courtland Roofing covers every Orem ZIP code. There are three of them — 84057, 84058 and 84097 — 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 Orem are the same crews working across Utah County.
How Do I Get a Roof Quote in Orem?
You get a roof quote in Orem 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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Do you work with insurance on storm damage in Orem?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover, and works directly with your adjuster. No Orem homeowner should have to translate roof damage into claim language alone.
How long should a roof last in Orem?
Roofs in Orem generally last twenty to thirty years depending on the material, how it was installed and how exposed the property is. Local weather moves that range more than most homeowners expect, which is why we would rather look at a roof than quote a number over the phone.
How soon can you look at a roof in Orem?
Courtland Roofing prioritizes anything actively letting water into the house ahead of scheduled work. Call or text, tell us what is happening in Orem, and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
Which Orem ZIP codes do you serve?
Courtland Roofing serves every Orem ZIP code: 84057, 84058 and 84097. 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 Orem?
Estimates and roof inspections in Orem 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 Orem homeowners?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover and works directly with your adjuster, so Orem homeowners are not left translating roof damage into claim language on their own.