A full roof replacement means stripping the existing roofing material down to the deck, repairing or replacing damaged sheathing, installing new underlayment and flashing, and laying new shingles, metal panels, tile, or another covering. It's a bigger job than a repair or a partial overlay: on most homes it takes anywhere from one to several days, involves a dumpster or trailer for tear-off debris, and requires a crew large enough to get the deck dried in before weather turns. This category lists 22 contractors serving Rome who take on full re-roofs, from standard asphalt shingle jobs to metal and specialty roofing.
What a re-roof actually involves
Beyond swapping old shingles for new ones, a proper replacement includes a deck inspection (rotten or soft plywood gets replaced, not covered over), ice-and-water shield in valleys and along eaves where local code or climate calls for it, new drip edge and step flashing around chimneys and walls, and ridge or soffit ventilation that actually moves air through the attic. Skipping any of these steps is how a roof that looks fine in year one starts leaking by year five.
What to check before you hire
- Licensing and insurance: ask for proof of both, and confirm workers' comp covers the actual crew doing the work, not just a subcontractor's paperwork.
- Manufacturer certification: certified installers can usually offer stronger, longer manufacturer warranties on materials like GAF or Owens Corning shingles.
- A written scope: the quote should spell out tear-off, deck repair pricing (per sheet), underlayment type, flashing details, and ventilation, not just "$X per square."
- Local references: a contractor who's done recent roofs in Rome knows how the area's storms and heat cycles wear on materials, and can point you to homes to look at.
- Cleanup plan: nail magnets and debris hauling should be spelled out, not assumed.
How our scoring works
We rank these 22 contractors on factors like review volume and rating trends, responsiveness, and consistency of service over time, not paid placement. For the full breakdown of how a score is built, see our methodology page. To see how these contractors stack up against each other, check the ranked guide to roofing contractors in Rome.
