A roof system, not just shingles
A lot of homeowners think of a new roof as shingles and nails. On a new build or a full tear-off here in the Pend Oreille County seat, we install every layer that actually keeps water out: starter strip, synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield in the valleys and along the eaves, drip edge, ridge venting, and the field shingles themselves. Skip a layer and the whole assembly underperforms, no matter how good the top shingle looks.
Because Newport sits right on the Idaho border, we permit and install to code on both sides of the line. As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a certification held by only the top 2 to 3 percent of roofers nationwide - we install matched GAF components so the entire system is covered under one manufacturer's warranty rather than a patchwork of brands.
Engineered for the Pend Oreille River valley
A forested town along the Pend Oreille River means real weather loads: deep snow that lingers, freeze-thaw cycles that work at every seam, and ice dams that form when attic heat melts snow that then refreezes at the cold eave. We design new installations around those realities.
- Ice dam defense: self-adhering membrane extends well past the interior wall line at the eaves, so meltwater backing up under shingles still hits a waterproof barrier.
- Balanced ventilation: intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge keep the deck cold and even, which is the single best way to stop ice dams from forming in the first place.
- Snow and wind load: proper fastening patterns and high-wind shingle selection for the gusts that funnel down the river valley.
New construction and full replacement
On a new home, we coordinate with your builder so the roof goes on dried-in and weather-tight before the trades move inside. We handle deck inspection, underlayment, flashing details around chimneys and dormers, and final shingle install on your schedule.
On an older Newport home, installation starts with a complete tear-off down to the deck. That is the only way to inspect the sheathing, replace anything soft or delaminated, and start the new system on sound wood. Layering new shingles over old hides problems and shortens the life of everything above it - we don't do it.
What comes with your installation
Every roof we install in Newport is backed by our own 15-25 year workmanship warranty alongside the GAF Golden Pledge, which covers materials for 25 to 50 years depending on the shingle line you choose. With a full replacement we also include a 15-25 year workmanship warranty - a practical addition when you want water moving cleanly off a roof that handles this much snowmelt.
We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, hold a 5.0 rating across 288 Google reviews, and offer flexible financing so a new roof fits your budget. Want the full picture on options? See our roof replacement services for tear-off details and upgrade choices.
How a Newport installation runs
We keep the process clear from the first visit to the final cleanup.
- Free estimate: we measure, inspect the deck or review your build plans, and lay out a written scope and price.
- Material selection: shingle line, color, and ventilation plan chosen for your home and the GAF system you want.
- Install day: our crew protects landscaping, tears off (on replacements), inspects and repairs the deck, then builds the system layer by layer.
- Cleanup and walk-through: magnetic nail sweep, debris haul-off, and a final inspection with you before we leave.
A local family business
DG Contracting LLC has been a family-owned roofer in the Inland Northwest since 2013, and we treat a Newport install the way we'd treat our own house in the region's snow country. That means honest scopes, no surprise add-ons, and a roof that does its job through the first hard winter and the next 30. Call (509) 209-1894 for a free estimate on your new roof.
