A neighborhood unlike any other in Spokane
Browne's Addition grew up in the 1880s and 1890s as the address for Spokane's mining and timber barons, and it still wears that history on its rooflines. Walk past Coeur d'Alene Park, the oldest park in the city, and you are surrounded by turrets, dormers, and the steep gables of homes that have stood for well over a century. The mature trees, narrow streets, and tightly spaced lots make this a place where roofing is rarely a simple tear-off and replace.
DG Contracting has spent years working on exactly these kinds of homes. We understand that a roof here is part of a historic district, and that getting the details right - the flashing, the valley work, the way a new roof reads from the street - matters as much as keeping the water out.
Why old roofs here need a careful hand
The brick mansions and Foursquares of Browne's Addition were built with steep pitches, complex hip-and-valley framing, and decorative details that most modern crews never encounter. That complexity is beautiful, and it also creates more places for water to find its way in.
- Steep, multi-plane roofs that require proper staging and fall protection rather than a quick ladder job.
- Aging decking and original framing that may need attention once the old layers come off.
- Chimneys, dormers, and intricate valleys where flashing failures usually start.
- Tight lots and tree cover that demand careful access and cleanup so nothing in the yard or on the neighbor's line gets damaged.
We assess each of these before we ever quote a price, so the estimate reflects the roof you actually have.
The full range of work we do
Most homeowners reach us for a full replacement, but we cover everything a roof in this neighborhood can need over its life:
- Roof replacement with GAF architectural shingle systems engineered for Inland Northwest weather.
- Repairs for leaks, storm damage, failed flashing, and missing shingles.
- Roof inspections for peace of mind, real estate transactions, or insurance claims.
- Roof rejuvenation to extend the life of shingles that are drying out but not yet failing.
- Gutters - and with a replacement, your first a 15-25 year workmanship warranty are free.
If you are weighing whether to repair or replace, our roof inspection gives you an honest read on what the roof has left before you spend a dollar.
Built for Inland Northwest winters
Spokane's weather is hard on roofs, and the homes in Browne's Addition have weathered more than a hundred of these winters. Heavy snow loads, the relentless freeze-thaw cycle, and ice dams at the eaves are the usual culprits behind leaks and rot. On steep older roofs, ice dams can back water up under shingles that have served faithfully for decades.
We install with the cold in mind: proper ice-and-water shield at vulnerable areas, attention to attic ventilation, and flashing details that hold up when the temperature swings forty degrees in a day. Wind and summer hail get the same consideration, because a roof here has to handle all four seasons of it.
Why neighbors trust DG Contracting
We are a family-owned company, founded in 2013 and based just north in Colbert, and we have earned a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews doing this work the right way. DG Contracting is a GAF Master Elite contractor, a credential held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers in the country, and it is what lets us back your roof with the GAF Golden Pledge warranty.
- 15-25 year workmanship warranty on our installation.
- GAF Golden Pledge covering materials for 25 to 50 years.
- Fully licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho.
- Flexible financing so a historic roof does not have to wait.
Get a free estimate
If you own one of the historic homes near Coeur d'Alene Park or anywhere across Browne's Addition, we would be glad to take a look. Estimates are always free and there is no pressure to move forward. Call us at (509) 209-1894 and we will set up a time to walk your roof, talk through your options, and give you a clear, written quote.
You will deal with the same family-owned team from the first visit through the final cleanup.
