Common Roof Problems We See in West Valley City
On housing built around 1985, the roof is rarely the first thing that went wrong in West Valley City. 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.
Wind across open ground
West Valley City sits with little to break the wind, so a roof here takes it square on. The damage is usually broken seals and lifted shingle tabs instead of anything dramatic. Because none of that is visible from the ground, it goes unnoticed until the next heavy rain.
Wind Damage Roof Repair→Original shingles from the first build-out
Many West Valley City homes are still carrying the asphalt shingles they were originally finished with. Those products were not rated the way modern architectural shingles are, with lower wind ratings and thinner mats, so they reach the end of their life sooner than most owners are expecting.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing→A second layer hiding the roof deck
Re-covering instead of tearing off was standard practice for a long time, and plenty of West Valley City homes from around 1985 still carry the result. Nobody has seen that decking in decades, and it is usually the reason a quote changes once the old roof comes off.
Roof Replacement→Attics that were never vented properly
Ventilation requirements changed a great deal after the 1970s, and a lot of older West Valley City attics still run exhaust with almost no intake. It bakes shingles from underneath in summer and feeds ice at the eaves in winter, and it is the cheapest problem on this list to fix.
Roof Ventilation→What West Valley City Roofs Are Up Against
West Valley City's large stock of mid-century and 1980s–90s subdivisions means a lot of roofs are hitting the end of their original lifespan at once. Open exposure across the west valley also makes wind-lifted shingles a recurring issue.
Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.
When Does a West Valley City Roof Need Replacing?
A West Valley City roof usually needs replacing somewhere past the twenty-year mark, though on housing built around 1985 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 West Valley City Roofs Are Near the End
- Shingle tabs that lift when you push up on them from below the course
- Shingles that look flat and uniform rather than layered, which usually means a builder-grade three-tab
- 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
West Valley City Neighborhoods We've Roofed
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Not seeing your street? We cover all of West Valley City — call or text and we'll tell you what we usually see in your area.
How roof conditions change across West Valley City
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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 West Valley City are the same crews working across Salt Lake County.
How Do I Get a Roof Quote in West Valley City?
You get a roof quote in West Valley City 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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What warranty comes with the work?
Every job carries the manufacturer's limited lifetime materials warranty, registered on completion, alongside our own 5-year workmanship warranty on the labor. Both apply in West Valley City the same as anywhere else we work.
Do you work with insurance on storm damage in West Valley City?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover, and works directly with your adjuster. No West Valley City homeowner should have to translate roof damage into claim language alone.
How long should a roof last in West Valley City?
Roofs in West Valley City 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.
Which parts of West Valley City do you serve?
Courtland Roofing serves every neighborhood in West Valley City, including Granger, Hunter, Chesterfield, Redwood, Westshire, East Granger, West Granger, Lakepark, West Hunter, Woodhaven, Oquirrh and Fairbourne. If your street is not on that list we still cover it, 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 West Valley City?
Estimates and roof inspections in West Valley City 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 West Valley City homeowners?
Courtland Roofing documents the damage, explains what the policy appears to cover and works directly with your adjuster, so West Valley City homeowners are not left translating roof damage into claim language on their own.