Roofing in Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties

The more detail you bring to the estimate conversation, the more accurate the scope and the fewer surprises during the project. Useful inputs include:

• Roof age — how old the current roof is, if known, or when the home was built and whether the roof has been replaced since
• Photos — ground-level photos of the roof from multiple angles, close-ups of problem areas (missing shingles, staining, sagging, flashing gaps, granule loss), and interior photos of any ceiling stains or water entry points
• Symptoms — what you are seeing or experiencing: leaks during rain, dripping in the attic, shingle debris in the yard or gutters, visible lifting or curling, daylight through the roof deck from the attic side
• Prior repairs — whether the roof has been patched before and where, and whether patches are still holding
• Number of layers — whether there is more than one layer of shingles on the roof, if you know (this affects tear-off scope)
• Access and property conditions — steep lots, limited driveway space for dumpster placement, landscaping around the foundation, or solar panels on the roof
• Insurance involvement — whether a claim has been filed or an adjuster has already inspected, and whether documentation is needed for insurance purposes

You do not need all of this before reaching out. A phone call or email with photos and a description of the problem is enough to start.

Roofing follows a sequence. Each phase depends on the one before it, and the layers have to go down in the right order for the system to perform.

Assessment and scope — The project starts with a conversation about what you are seeing, photos of the roof and any interior damage, and the roof's age and history. For repair-scoped work, the assessment focuses on the affected area. For replacement, it covers the full system.

Material staging and site protection — Roofing material is delivered and staged. Landscaping, driveways, and areas below the roofline are protected from falling debris during tear-off.

Tear-off — Existing shingles, underlayment, flashing, and old fasteners are removed down to the decking surface. This is also when the crew discovers conditions that were hidden under the old material — soft decking, moisture damage, prior patch layers, or deteriorated pipe boots.

Decking inspection and repair — With the deck exposed, every section is checked for soft spots, delamination, rot, or water staining. Damaged decking is cut out and replaced with matching plywood or OSB before any new material goes on. The deck has to be solid, dry, and properly fastened to the framing.

Underlayment and ice and water shield — Ice and water shield goes down first at the eaves, valleys, around penetrations, and on low-slope sections. Synthetic underlayment covers the remaining deck surface, overlapped and fastened according to manufacturer specifications.

Flashing — New flashing is installed at every transition: valleys, chimneys, skylights, sidewalls, pipe penetrations, vent stacks, and roof-to-wall intersections. Flashing directs water away from joints where different surfaces meet — these are the most common leak points on any roof.

Drip edge and starter strips — Metal drip edge is installed along the eaves and rakes to control water runoff at the roof perimeter. Starter strips go down along the eaves to seal the first course of shingles against wind uplift.

Shingle installation — Shingles are installed from the eaves up, overlapping in courses, fastened to the deck through the underlayment. Manufacturer nailing patterns, exposure dimensions, and offset requirements determine how the field is laid.

Ridge caps, vents, and finishing — Ridge cap shingles cover the peak, and ridge vents are installed where specified. Pipe boots, exhaust vent flashing, and any remaining penetration seals are completed. Edge details are finished.

Cleanup and walkthrough — Old material, debris, and fasteners are removed from the roof, yard, and gutters. A magnetic nail sweep covers the ground around the perimeter. The completed roof is walked and inspected before the project is closed.

Responsibility boundaries: Cornerstone's role in coordinating or performing each phase depends on the project scope and the requested role. Trade coordination, permitting, inspection scheduling, and engineering are discussed during the estimate — not assumed.

Roofing often connects to adjacent exterior work or broader renovation planning. These pages cover related scopes:

Exterior And Outdoor Services — The parent category for roofing and all exterior construction, repair, and upgrade work.

Gutter Services — Gutters attach directly to the roofing system at the eaves and control where water goes after it leaves the roof surface. Gutter replacement, repair, or guard installation often makes sense during a reroof while the edge is already exposed and accessible.

Chimney And Fireplace Services — Chimney flashing is one of the most common leak points on a roof. Roofing projects that include chimney-area work may connect to broader chimney masonry, crown, or cap scope.

Siding Services — Roof-to-wall flashing connects the roofing system to the siding at every sidewall and dormer transition. When roofing work reveals failed sidewall flashing, the siding at those transitions may need to be addressed at the same time.

Window And Door Services — Skylight and dormer window transitions are flashing-intensive areas of the roof. Window and door work that involves these openings often coordinates with roofing scope.

Masonry Services — Brick chimneys, stone veneer at rooflines, and masonry-to-roof transitions involve both roofing flashing and masonry work. When chimney masonry is deteriorating alongside roof flashing failure, both scopes may need to be addressed together.

Concrete Services — Concrete flatwork, foundations, and stoops adjacent to the roofline may be affected by water management changes during a roofing project, particularly when downspout routing or splash pad locations change.

Deck And Patio Services — Decks and patios adjacent to the home often sit below the roofline, and their position affects water runoff, gutter discharge, and access during roofing work.

Deck Services — Standalone deck construction and repair, including ledger board connections that interface with the home's wall and roofing system.

Fence Services — Fencing near the home perimeter may affect roofing crew access and staging during full roof replacement projects.

Retaining Wall Services — Grade changes and retaining walls near the foundation affect water drainage patterns that interact with roof runoff and gutter discharge.

Asphalt And Paving Services — Driveways and paved surfaces adjacent to the home are used for material staging and dumpster placement during roofing projects.

Irrigation And Sprinkler Services — Sprinkler heads and irrigation lines near the foundation may need protection or temporary adjustment during roofing tear-off and cleanup.

All Services — The full services directory for comparing roofing with other contractor-led service families.

New Construction Projects — Roofing scope as part of a new home build, addition, or commercial construction project.

Interior Remodeling And Finish Services — Interior ceiling, drywall, and paint damage caused by long-running roof leaks may need attention after the roofing work is completed.

Restoration, Waterproofing, And Structural Services — Water intrusion from roofing failures can cause structural and moisture damage that extends beyond the roofing scope into restoration and waterproofing work.