A New Roof Is a System, Not Just Shingles
It's easy to think of a roof as the shingles you can see from the driveway, but on a new installation the parts you can't see are what determine how long it lasts. A complete GAF system layers a leak barrier at the eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment across the field, ridge and intake ventilation sized to the attic, starter strips, and properly nailed shingles into one engineered assembly.
For homeowners in the Mica Peak foothills south of Spokane Valley, that integration matters. Wind drives off the slopes, snow loads sit heavy, and a system designed as a whole sheds all of it far better than a roof assembled from whatever happened to be on the truck. We build every installation to GAF's specification so the warranty and the performance actually line up.
New Construction and Full Replacement, Done Right
We handle both ends of the spectrum in Mica. On new-build homes, we coordinate with your timeline so the roof goes on clean and dried-in without holding up the rest of the trades. On older properties, a full tear-off lets us inspect and repair the decking, correct ventilation that was never adequate, and start the new system on a sound, flat foundation.
That decking inspection is not a formality. We frequently find soft sheathing, prior leak damage, or framing issues hidden under the old roof, and on a tear-off we can fix those before a single new shingle goes down. Installing over problems you can't see is how a brand-new roof develops old-roof troubles.
Built for Mica's Tree Cover and Foothill Weather
Many rural homes with tree cover around Mica share the same challenges: shaded slopes that stay damp, constant needle and leaf debris in valleys, and overhanging limbs that scrape and shed onto the roof. We account for all of it during installation.
- Heavier leak barrier in valleys where debris collects and water concentrates
- Ventilation sized to dry out shaded, north-facing sections that hold moisture
- Metal flashing detailed for the freeze-thaw cycling common in the foothills
- Ice-dam protection at the eaves to handle our Inland Northwest snow and melt
A roof installed without regard for the trees around it ages fast in Mica. One built with them in mind holds up.
What the Installation Process Looks Like
We start with a free on-site estimate where we measure, assess your existing roof or plans, and talk through shingle lines and color. Once you approve, we schedule the work, protect your landscaping and siding, and complete most residential installations in a day or two depending on size and pitch.
Tear-off, decking inspection and repair, leak barrier, underlayment, the shingle system, and ventilation all go on in sequence, followed by a full cleanup and magnetic nail sweep of the property. If you're due for gutters, ask about the a 15-25 year workmanship warranty we include with a roof replacement. You can request your free estimate whenever you're ready.
Warranties That Stand Behind the Build
As a GAF Master Elite contractor (a credential held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationally) we can register your installation for the GAF Golden Pledge warranty, with coverage running 25 to 50 years on materials. On top of that we back our own labor with a 15-25 year workmanship warranty.
That combination means the company that installed your Mica roof and the manufacturer that made the materials are both on the hook for it. We've earned a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews by treating that promise as binding, and we're fully licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho.
Why Mica Homeowners Choose DG Contracting
We're a family-owned company that has worked across the Inland Northwest since 2013, so the conditions a Mica roof faces are conditions we deal with constantly: heavy snow, ice dams, freeze-thaw, wind, and hail. A new roof installation is a real investment, and flexible financing makes it manageable without cutting corners on the build.
From the foothills down toward Spokane Valley, we install roofs that are designed for where they actually sit. Call (509) 209-1894 to set up a free estimate for your new roof or full replacement.
