Why a brand-new system, not just new shingles
Roof installation is different from a tear-off-and-replace on an older home. When we build new construction or re-deck a problem roof along US-2 and the surrounding West Plains, we are starting from the structure up: inspecting or replacing decking, correcting ventilation, and laying down a full water-shedding assembly designed for this specific stretch of Eastern Washington.
Airway Heights sits on exposed high ground where wind loads run higher than the sheltered neighborhoods closer to Spokane. A roof installed here needs proper fastening patterns, sealed laps, and ice-and-water protection at the eaves - not a builder-grade minimum that looks fine in July and fails during the first hard freeze.
Built for fast-growing West Plains neighborhoods
The West Plains is one of the fastest-growing corners of the region, and a lot of that growth is brand-new housing west of the city. We work directly with homeowners moving into new construction who want a roof that outlasts the developer's base package, as well as folks re-roofing older properties near Northern Quest and the Fairchild AFB corridor.
For military families stationed at Fairchild, we keep the process tight and predictable - clear written scope, firm timelines, and warranties that transfer if you get orders and sell. No surprises when you are already juggling a PCS.
Materials and roof systems we install
Every roof starts with what the home and the budget actually need. We install:
- Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles - the workhorse for most Airway Heights homes; great wind ratings, deep shadow lines, and strong value.
- Standard three-tab asphalt - a clean, economical option where the budget is tight.
- Standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal - excellent for shedding snow and handling the West Plains wind; long service life with very low maintenance.
- Flat and low-slope TPO - for additions, modern builds, and porch or shop roofs where pitch is minimal.
We talk through how each option handles snow shedding, ice dams, and our hard temperature swings before you commit - so the choice fits the house, not a sales quota.
Our deck-up installation process
A roof is only as good as what is under the shingles. On every install we evaluate the decking and replace any rot or delamination, set a synthetic underlayment, add self-adhered ice-and-water membrane at eaves, valleys, and penetrations, and verify intake and exhaust ventilation so the attic breathes through winter.
Proper ventilation is what keeps ice dams from forming at the eaves during a Inland Northwest cold snap - it is one of the most-skipped steps on cheap installs, and one we never cut. From there we install your chosen system with manufacturer-spec flashing, then do a full cleanup and magnetic nail sweep before we leave.
Warranty coverage that actually holds up
As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a credential held by only the top 2-3% of roofers nationwide - we can register the GAF Golden Pledge warranty, covering both materials (25 to 50 years) and workmanship. On top of that, every DG install carries our own 15-25 year workmanship warranty.
That layered coverage matters most on a new roof you plan to keep for decades. If something is ever wrong with the install, it is documented and covered. Want the full picture on materials and coverage tiers? See our roof replacement page for a deeper breakdown.
Free local estimates and easy financing
We are family owned, based just east in Colbert, and we have earned a 5.0-star rating across 288 Google reviews from homeowners across the Spokane area. We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, and we are out on jobs Monday through Saturday, 7 to 6.
Every new-roof estimate is free, and we include a 15-25 year workmanship warranty with a full replacement. Flexible financing is available if you would rather spread the investment out. Call (509) 209-1894 to get on the schedule for your Airway Heights roof installation.
