Architectural asphalt
- Does well
- Good value, many colours, handles Puget Sound rain well with the right underlayment.
- Watch for
- Moss takes hold on shady slopes; plan for a look every year or two.
- Relative cost
- $$
Larch & Ledger RoofingTacoma, Washington
Every Tacoma roofwe replace getsa written record.
Roof replacement, leak repair and moss work for the South Sound's older homes. The inspection is free: we go on the roof and into the attic, send you the photos, and put a written estimate in your hands within 48 hours.
LicensedWA L&I reg. owner's no.
Bonded and insuredCertificates on request
ReviewsGoogle rating and count
ManufacturerCertification slot
Free inspectionEstimate in 48 hours
Contents
Start with what is happening to your roof.
- Water is coming inLeak repair and tarping →We tarp first, find the source second, and photograph both.
- Storm or wind damageDamage and insurance →Dated photos and a written report for your insurer.
- Moss and an ageing roofMoss and maintenance →Gentle removal that buys a roof years, or a straight answer when it will not.
- Ready for a new roofRoof replacement →Tear-off to the deck, every stage photographed, warranty in your name.
ChapterOne
How we inspect a roof.
Most bids are written from the driveway. Ours are written from the roof and the attic, and you see every photo we take.
- From the attic first
Daylight, water trails and soft sheathing show from inside before they show from outside.
Attic photos are part of every inspection.- Every penetration
Vent boots, chimneys, skylights and walls: where most leaks really start.
- Moss and granule loss
How deep the moss roots, and how much life the shingles have left.
- Layers and decking
How many old roofs are up there, and how the deck feels underfoot.
- Gutters and edges
Drip edge, fascia and the gutters that back water up under them.
ChapterTwo
What a roof can be made of, honestly.
Four materials we install on South Sound houses, what each does well and what to watch for. Cost is relative, from $ to $$$$.
Cedar shingle and shake
- Does well
- The original look on many older homes; it breathes and ages to silver.
- Watch for
- Needs regular care and more of it in shade. Check your fire-risk area first.
- Relative cost
- $$$$
Standing seam metal
- Does well
- Sheds rain and moss, very long service life, suits steep and low pitches.
- Watch for
- Higher first cost; detailing around chimneys and skylights matters.
- Relative cost
- $$$
Slate and tile
- Does well
- Heavy, quiet and very long lived when the framing can carry it.
- Watch for
- Weight. We check the structure before we quote, and repairs need a specialist eye.
- Relative cost
- $$$$
Scroll sideways for all four. How a replacement is priced →
Sample job record
One roof, from the first call to the final walk.
This is the record every customer gets. The house is a sample; the way we work is not.
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A stain over the back bedroom
Margaret calls after dinner. The front desk answers, asks two questions and books Wednesday 9:00. She gets a text with the roofer's name. The owner gets a note on his phone.
Booked by the front desk, no voicemail
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Inspection, roof and attic
Forty minutes on the roof and in the attic. Moss rooted under the north slope, a cracked vent boot above the stain, and two layers of old shingle. Thirty-one photos go to Margaret before we leave the driveway.
Photos sent from the driveway
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The written estimate
Every line priced: tear-off of both layers, the price per sheet for any soft decking, underlayment, flashing, shingles, ridge vent, haul-away. Financing terms attached because she asked. She signs on Friday.
Price per deck sheet agreed before work starts
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Tear-off, and what we found
Two soft sheets of decking under the vent. We call Margaret from the roof, send the photo, replace them at the agreed price. New underlayment and flashing are photographed before anything covers them.
No surprises on the bill
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Final walk and the record
We walk the yard with a magnet for nails, walk the roof with Margaret's phone on video, and register the warranty in her name. She gets the full record: photos, materials, warranty, invoice. A review request goes out that evening.
The record stays with the house
After hours
Call us at 9 p.m. Someone answers.
The front desk answers calls and chats when the crew is on a roof or asleep. It books the inspection, texts the homeowner and tells the owner. Missed a call? It texts back within a minute.
The conversation Demo
Larch & Ledger front desk. What is going on with your roof?
Water stain over the back bedroom, getting bigger.
Is it dripping now, or showing after rain?
After rain.
Free inspection openings: Wednesday 9:00 or Thursday 2:00.
Wednesday 9:00.
The booked slot Demo
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.Free roof inspection
North 27th St, Tacoma
Text confirmation sent to homeowner
North 27th St, Tacoma
Text confirmation sent to homeowner
The owner's phone Demo
Larch & Ledger · 9:04 p.m.New inspection booked: Margaret, North End, leak after rain. Wed 9:00. Added to calendar.
Scripted demo. Try it with the "Ask the front desk" button at the bottom of the screen.
ChapterThree
The warranty, in plain English.
Our workmanship
If something we installed fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it at no cost. The length of that promise is written in your contract, in years, before you sign.
Workmanship term: set by owner
The manufacturer's system
When we install a complete system to the manufacturer's spec, the shingles, underlayment and ridge vent can be covered together. We register it in your name and give you the paperwork.
Manufacturer programme: certification slot
Insurance claims. After a storm we photograph and document the damage and meet your adjuster if you want us there. Whether a claim is paid is up to your insurer, and we will tell you when what we see is wear rather than storm damage. How a claim works with us →
Letters
What homeowners write after the final walk.
They sent photos of the attic before I had even asked. When they found two soft boards under the old shingles they called me from the roof, told me the price per sheet we had agreed, and showed me the boards. No surprises on the bill.
I called at night with water coming through the ceiling. The assistant booked me for the morning and the tarp was on before lunch. The repair quote came the next day, in writing, with photos of where the water got in.
Three roofers looked at our house. These were the only ones who went into the attic. The estimate listed every line so we could actually compare.
Credentials
Check us before you call us.
WA L&I registration
Reg. no. owner's number. Look it up on the L&I site.
Bonded and insured
Liability and bond certificates sent on request.
Manufacturer
Certification slot for the system warranty programme.
Better Business Bureau
BBB rating slot
Financing
A new roof, in monthly payments.
Through lending partner, subject to credit approval. Ask for the terms with your estimate and we will put the numbers next to the price.
How financing worksIllustrative example
A roof of $ amount over term months at APR works out to $ per month.
The owner fills these in from the lender's current terms. Full terms appear here whenever a payment is shown.
Where we work
Tacoma and the South Sound.
Questions
Before you book.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. We inspect from the roof and the attic, send you the photos, and give you a written estimate within 48 hours. There is no obligation to hire us.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured in Washington?
Yes. Our Washington L&I contractor registration number is printed in the footer of every page and on every estimate so you can look it up yourself.
Do you handle insurance claims?
We document storm damage with dated photos, write a report for your insurer and meet the adjuster if you ask. Whether a claim is paid is your insurer's decision.
What warranty do I get?
A written workmanship warranty from us, plus the manufacturer's system warranty when the full system is installed to their spec. Terms are in your contract before you sign.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, monthly payment options through a lending partner, subject to approval. Ask for the terms with your estimate.
How fast do you call back?
During business hours we aim to call back within the hour. After hours the front desk answers, books an inspection and texts you a confirmation.
Reply
Book a free roof inspection.
Three short questions. We call or text to confirm a time, then send you every photo and a written estimate within 48 hours. No obligation.
Rather talk? (253) 555-0148, Mon to Fri 7:00 to 5:30, Sat by appointment.