FAQ
The answers we give at kitchen tables
Thirty-plus years of the same honest conversations, written down. If your question isn't here, call - a person answers.
The basics
How do I know whether my roof needs repair or replacement?
We look at the problem and the roof around it. One bad flashing, a worn pipe gasket or a failing skylight on a sound roof is a repair. Granules coming off in patches, exposed asphalt, curling or missing shingles across the roof means it’s time. If yours has life left, we’ll tell you, in writing.
What roofing materials do you install?
Composition shingles and metal. Owens Corning is where we usually start on shingles; we also install CertainTeed and GAF. Metal is Taylor Metal standing seam, made to order for your roof. On flat and low-slope commercial roofs we install TPO. Your proposal names the exact product.
Is the roof inspection free?
Yes, free, with no obligation. A roofer, not a salesperson, walks your roof and you get a written assessment and proposal, usually the next business day. If you need the report for a sale or a claim, say so and we’ll write it that way.
What happens after I send the form?
We reply within the hour during business hours, the same way you reached us. An inspector calls to set a visit, usually within a day or two. You get the written assessment and proposal the next business day, most of the time. If you go ahead, one email introduces the three people you’ll deal with: scheduling, billing and your production lead.
Where does Greenlee Roofing work?
Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Prineville, Madras, Powell Butte and Camp Sherman. Send us the address and we’ll get a roofer out, usually within a day or two.
What makes Greenlee’s approach different?
Three things. Our inspectors are roofers, not salespeople, so you get the facts even when the answer is “not yet.” We use small crews on purpose, so the whole roof gets done right by people who know it, and production leadership inspects every job. And we’ve been the same family since 1993, so we plan on seeing you around town.
Is Greenlee Roofing licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Oregon CCB #224186, licensed, bonded and insured. You can look us up on the CCB site, and we’ll hand you the current insurance certificate if you ask.
How soon can you inspect my roof?
During business hours we get back to you within the hour, the same way you reached us. A roofer comes out within a day or two, most weeks. The written proposal usually follows the next business day.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
No, as long as we have your OK to get on the roof. We’d rather meet you, though: it’s easier to show you what we see than describe it. Send photos, old records or a home-inspection report ahead if you have them.
What will I receive after the inspection?
A written assessment and a line-item proposal, usually the next business day. We take photos for our internal records and share relevant images when they help explain what we found. On replacements, we measure by hand and double-check by satellite, at no charge.
Will you inspect the attic?
When the roof tells us to. We start on the roof because that’s where the answers are. If we feel soft spots, see ventilation trouble, or you tell us the house bakes in summer, we go inside. Mention any of that when you book.
Replacement & repair
How long does a shingle roof last in Central Oregon?
About 18 to 20 years, in our experience, and today’s shingles should do better. Age tells us when to look closely; the roof tells us what to do. Granules coming off in patches, exposed asphalt, shiny spots where the mat shows, curling or missing shingles mean it’s time. A localized problem on an older roof can still be a repair.
How long will my roof replacement take?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, the weather, and what we find under the old roof. Our scheduler gives you the window, and your production lead calls about a week ahead with what day one and day two look like. We use small crews on purpose, so the same people are on your roof start to finish.
How do you prepare and protect my property?
We spot it at the inspection and build it into the proposal: hand-loading over paver driveways, a box over the garden under the eaves, whatever the house needs. Before we start, your production lead walks you through the plan. When we’re done, we sweep the yard with magnets and production leadership inspects the roof.
What workmanship warranty do you provide?
Ten years, and it transfers to the next owner with the original contract and paid-in-full invoice. Keep both with your house records.
Can you help with an active roof leak?
Call. Tell us where the water’s showing up and when it started. If we can get a tarp on it, we will. Stay off the roof. We answer Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Is there a minimum repair charge?
No. Some companies set a minimum; we don’t. The proposal is for what your roof needs. We repair shingles, metal panels, flashing, skylights, chimney transitions and decking. We don’t repair tile; it never held up here and suppliers stopped carrying it.
What happens if you find damaged decking?
We stop, dry the roof in, and call you with what we found and what the extra sheets cost. We don’t roof over rot.
Who will keep me informed during the project?
After you sign, one email introduces the three people you’ll deal with: scheduling, billing, and your production lead. Scheduling keeps you posted until the week of. Your production lead calls about a week ahead with what day one and day two look like, and you have their number the whole time the crew’s on your roof.
Who handles permits and association approvals?
We handle the permit when the job needs one. HOA approval is yours to get, and we give you the material and color information the association asks for. Sunriver and Eagle Crest both have lists; bring them early.
Which metal roofing systems do you install?
Taylor Metal, a Northwest manufacturer, made to order for your roof. Concealed-fastener systems, snap-lock and mechanically seamed, are what we recommend for houses. We also install exposed-fastener panels on barns and outbuildings; just know the gaskets on every screw need replacing ten or fifteen years in.
Pricing & insurance
What affects the price of a roof replacement?
Size, pitch, layout, material, what has to come off, what’s underneath, and how we get to the roof. You get a line-item proposal after the free inspection. If tear-off uncovers rot we couldn’t see, we stop and call you with the cost before going further.
How do you help with a roof insurance claim?
We handle the roofing side start to finish: inspection photos, written findings, a line-item estimate, and a roofer standing next to your adjuster on the roof to explain what we found. If they want more documentation, we provide it. Your insurer decides what’s covered and what your deductible is.
How do I apply for roof financing?
Get the free inspection and line-item proposal first. Then tell us you want to look at financing, and we walk you through the Service Finance application ourselves. The lender sets approval and terms. Financing covers roofing; solar with National Solar is separate.
Can I pay for roofing work over time?
Yes, through Service Finance, with our team walking you through the application. The lender sets approval, rate and payments. Read the total cost before you sign; we’ll go through it with you. Solar is financed separately.
How can I get a roof replacement proposal in Bend?
Request a free inspection. A roofer walks your roof, and you get a line-item proposal, usually the next business day. If a repair makes more sense than a replacement, the proposal says so.
Seasonal & specialty
How do I know whether snow on my roof needs attention?
Most roofs carry a normal winter fine. Call when the snow turns wet and heavy, when ice is building at the eaves, or when you see water inside. Don’t get on the roof to check. If you hear cracking or see a ceiling sag, get everyone out and call us and a structural engineer.
How does your National Solar partnership work?
Tell us you’re thinking about solar and we can arrange an introduction to National Solar and help you understand whether the roof needs work first. If their team finds the roof needs work first, they send you to us. We do the roofing; they do the solar; each of us puts our own scope in writing.
What commercial roofing do you handle?
Repairs, replacements and new-construction roofs for local businesses, condo associations and property owners. Low-slope TPO, metal and composition. We focus on buildings that serve our local communities. Send us the address and what you need.
Free roof inspection
Tell us about
your roof.
A leak, a hail scare, a roof that’s getting old, or just a nagging feeling. Send us a few details and a roofer will get back to you, usually within the hour during business hours.
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