Roof Repair · Chevy Chase, MD
Leak, flashing and storm repairs for Chevy Chase's 1900s to 1930s Colonial Revival, Arts and Crafts and Georgian homes in Kenwood, Martin's Additions and the village streets, many still under slate, tile or cedar.
Chevy Chase roof repair
The Chevy Chase Land Company laid out Chevy Chase in the 1890s, and most of its homes went up through the 1920s and '30s. Those houses have steep, detailed rooflines with dormers and many facets, and plenty still carry slate, tile or cedar. Roofs this old tend to fail at the joints rather than in the field: dormer cheeks, valleys, and flashing that has been patched more than once over decades of earlier repairs.
The old-growth oaks and maples over Kenwood and the village streets are the other half of it. They shade north slopes so they stay damp and grow algae, fill valleys with debris that backs water under the roof, and drop limbs in storms. We get on the roof, find where water is actually entering, photograph it, and put the repair in writing before we start, matching cedar, slate or shingle to what's already there.
What we fix
Cedar on Chevy Chase's older homes splits, cups and rots on shaded slopes. We replace damaged shakes individually and check the underlayment beneath so the patch blends in and stays dry.
Dormers and multi-facet rooflines on these 1920s and '30s homes rely on step and counter-flashing that eventually fails. We rebuild it properly instead of adding another layer of sealant.
Leaves and twigs from the mature canopy dam up valleys and send water sideways under the roofing. We clear the valley, replace damaged material and reline it where needed.
Active leak?
Water coming in right now? Call and we prioritize a same-day tarp to stop the damage, then schedule the permanent repair right away.
Local know-how
The base permit in Chevy Chase comes from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, but many addresses also sit inside an incorporated community, such as the Town of Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase Village, Sections 3 and 5, North Chevy Chase or Martin's Additions, which can require its own permit or design approval. Small repairs generally don't need a permit; larger jobs that replace decking or a large share of the roof can. We confirm both layers for your address and pull what's required, matching color and material for any village, HOA or historic-district review.
Montgomery County took heavy wind and tree damage in the June 2012 derecho, and under Chevy Chase's canopy a storm usually means limbs on the roof. Homeowners insurance often pays for damage from wind, hail or a falling limb. We photograph each damaged section and put together the documentation your adjuster will ask for.
How it works
Same-week, usually next day. 25-point assessment with full photo documentation of every problem we find.
The repair, the price and the reason, in writing before we touch anything. No pressure to replace a roof that can be fixed.
Matched shingles, new flashing and sealed penetrations, done by our own crew, not a subcontractor.
Before-and-after photos of the finished repair, backed by our 5-year workmanship warranty.
Reviews
These guys are great. They did everything they said from the very first interaction. The crew was awesome and the end result was better than I imagined.
Fast, attention to detail, unbelievable clean-up after the job, and a great friendly group from manager to roofers.
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No-obligation inspection with a photo report and written quote within 24 hours. $0-down financing available on larger repairs.