Roofing FAQ for Flathead Valley Homeowners

It depends on how the roof was designed and built. Design snow loads are set by the local building department and vary by location and elevation, with higher-elevation areas generally requiring more. If your roof sags or creaks, or you see new cracks in interior walls or doors that suddenly stick after heavy snow, call a professional.

Most properly built roofs are designed to carry normal snow loads. Unusually deep or heavy wet snow, drifting or ice dams can be a concern. Never climb onto a snowy roof; a roof rake used from the ground or a professional is safer, and aggressive snow removal can damage shingles.

Ice dams form when heat from the house melts snow on the upper roof and the water refreezes at the colder eaves. Balanced attic ventilation, good insulation and air sealing help keep the roof deck cold and reduce ice dams. See our attic ventilation page.

From the ground, look for dented gutters, downspouts, vents or flashing, and granules washing out of downspouts. Hail bruising on shingles is often only visible up close, so schedule a roof inspection after a significant hail storm.

Class 4 is the highest rating in the standard impact test for roofing products. Brava synthetic shake, which we install, carries a Class 4 impact rating. Some insurers offer discounts for impact-resistant roofs; ask your agent.

Many homeowners policies cover sudden damage from hail and wind, but coverage, deductibles and filing deadlines vary. Check your policy or ask your agent. We can inspect and document damage and help you through the insurance claim.

Every policy is different, and many have time limits for reporting damage. Read your policy or ask your agent, and get your roof inspected soon after a storm.

Yes. We can meet with your adjuster to review the roof damage as part of our insurance claims help.

Most roofing happens from spring through fall when the weather cooperates. If your roof needs replacement, scheduling before winter helps avoid leaks and snow problems.

Many residential replacements take a few days, depending on size, pitch, materials and weather. We give you a timeline with your quote.

Yes. We offer financing through Service Finance Company, subject to credit approval; terms and rates are set by the lender. Apply on our financing page or call (406) 471-8950.

Yes. We install and repair standing seam and snap-lock metal roofing and Tuff Rib and PBR panels. See metal roofing.

Yes. We install and repair TPO and modified bitumen flat roofing for commercial buildings. See commercial & flat roofing.

Yes. We install and repair gutters, fascia and soffit (including gutter cleaning), siding and skylights.

Everyone in our company has installed roofs and knows the systems. We have been in business for 12 years, our team has 35 years of combined roofing experience, and we are HAAG certified for damage inspection, and hold Owens Corning and Carlisle manufacturer credentials. See About.

A roofer. Many roofing companies are started by salespeople; ours was built by roofers, and everyone in our company has installed roofs. See Roofers, Not Salesmen.

Ask who will actually install the roof, whether the estimator has installed roofs, what every layer of the system is, exactly what the price includes, and whether a repair would do. See our questions to ask any roofer.

Yes. Call (406) 471-8950 Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, or request a free estimate online.

We are based in Kalispell and serve the Flathead Valley, including Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Kila, Lakeside, Ronan, Polson, Marion, West Glacier and Somers.