Why Latah businesses call us first
A commercial roof in a small SE Spokane County town is rarely a simple square of membrane. It is a low-slope addition tacked onto an older masonry storefront, a metal roof over a shop, or a wide gable on an ag building that has to shed weight fast. We have seen all three within a few miles of Hangman Creek, and we size the system to the building rather than selling one product to everyone.
As a family-owned company licensed in both Washington and Idaho, we are set up to take on the kind of work Latah needs: flat and low-slope membrane, standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal, and steep-slope shingle on mixed-use buildings. Our GAF Master Elite status - held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationally - means the manufacturer backing is there in writing, not just verbally.
Built for the Palouse edge, not a milder climate
Latah sits where open Palouse farmland meets the higher, colder ground south of Spokane, and that location stacks the deck against a flat or low-slope roof. Snow loads pile up and sit. Freeze-thaw cycles work water into every seam and fastener overnight, then pry them open by afternoon. Wind tracking up the Hangman Creek drainage finds any loose edge metal or unsealed flashing.
We detail commercial roofs for exactly that pattern:
- Ponding and drainage - proper slope, tapered insulation where needed, and clean drain and scupper detailing so meltwater leaves instead of freezing in place.
- Snow and ice management - reinforced edges and transitions that hold under load and resist ice-dam backup at parapets and roof-to-wall joints.
- Wind-rated assemblies - fastening patterns and seam welds matched to the gusts that come across open farm ground.
Systems we install and service
Most Latah commercial buildings fall into one of a few roofing types, and we work in all of them:
- TPO and PVC single-ply membrane - the workhorse for flat and low-slope sections on shops, offices and retail. Heat-welded seams, no adhesives to fail in the cold.
- Metal roofing - standing-seam and exposed-fastener panels for steeper commercial and agricultural structures, built to shed snow and last decades.
- Commercial-grade shingle systems - for steep-slope mixed-use buildings where appearance matters, with the same GAF backing we use on homes.
Not every roof needs replacing. When the deck and structure are sound, a recoat, reflashing or targeted repair often buys real years - and we will tell you honestly which path makes sense for your building. See our full commercial roofing services for the complete range.
Work scheduled around your business hours
A roof tear-off over a working shop or storefront cannot run on the contractor's convenience. We plan Latah commercial jobs around your operations - staging materials to keep entries and parking clear, sequencing the tear-off so sections stay watertight, and timing the loud and disruptive phases around your customers and your day.
For occupied buildings that means coordinating access, protecting interiors and inventory below the work, and a thorough cleanup with magnetic sweeps for fasteners at the end of every day, not just at the end of the project.
Warranty, financing and what comes with the job
Every commercial roof we install carries our 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and qualifying systems are eligible for the GAF Golden Pledge with 25- and 50-year manufacturer coverage - the strongest backing GAF offers, available only through Master Elite contractors like us.
We also offer flexible financing so a roof replacement does not have to wait for the books to line up, and free, no-pressure estimates with a written scope you can actually compare. If your project includes gutters, we include up to a 15-25 year workmanship warranty with a roof replacement.
A track record you can check
DG Contracting has been roofing the Inland Northwest since 2013, and our reputation is public: a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews. For a Latah business owner deciding who to put on the roof over your livelihood, that record - plus full licensing and insurance in Washington and Idaho - is something you can verify before you sign anything.
Call (509) 209-1894 to set up a free commercial roof assessment. We will walk the roof, document what we find, and give you straight options for repair, recoat or replacement.
