New construction roofing in Little Rock built right from the first sheet

Our crews take a new roof from bare decking to finished covering. That includes checking the sheathing, installing drip edge, laying synthetic underlayment, adding ice and water membrane in valleys and around penetrations, flashing every wall and chimney, and installing ridge and intake ventilation.

We work with architectural shingles, impact-resistant shingles, standing seam and exposed fastener metal, and low slope membranes for porches and flat sections. Many new homes around Little Rock combine a main shingle roof with a metal porch or a low slope back patio, and we can run all of it under one crew.

Builders get one point of contact and one schedule. Owners building their own home get the same, along with photos of each stage so they can see what goes under the finished roof.

A fast dry-in protects framing, subfloors and insulation from the heavy rain bursts central Arkansas gets with little warning. Once the framer hands off, we aim to get underlayment and drip edge on so interior trades can start.

Synthetic underlayment holds up to sun and wind far better than old felt, which matters when a roof might sit dried in for a week or two before shingles go on. We fasten it to the manufacturer's pattern so a spring storm does not peel it back.

Before we lay anything, we walk the deck. Loose sheets, overdriven nails, missing H-clips and gaps at the ridge get flagged to the builder right away, because fixing them now is far cheaper than chasing a soft spot or nail pop later.

A new roof is the best chance to plan for the conditions it will face. Spring hail season makes impact-resistant shingles worth a look, and some insurance carriers offer premium credits for them, so it is worth asking your agent before the material is ordered.

Straight-line winds and the occasional tornado warning make fastening patterns matter. We follow the shingle manufacturer's high wind nailing method and seal starter courses along eaves and rakes, where wind lifts first.

Hot, humid summers bake roofs and attics. Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation keeps attic heat down, helps shingles last, and cuts the moisture that causes mold on the underside of the deck. Algae-resistant shingles help keep north slopes from streaking in our humidity.

• Impact-resistant shingle options for hail season
• High wind nailing and sealed starter strips
• Balanced ridge and soffit ventilation
• Algae-resistant granules for humid summers

• Framing is done and the house needs to be dried in
• An addition must tie into an existing roof cleanly
• Your builder needs a roofing crew on a fixed date
• You want impact-resistant shingles on a new home
• A new garage, shop or barn needs a metal roof
• Plans show mixed roof types like shingles and metal

Most leaks on new roofs come from details, not from the field of shingles. Step flashing at sidewalls, kickout flashing where a roof edge meets siding, and pipe boots set at the right height all need to be done right the first time.

We coordinate with the siding and window crews so flashing laps correctly. A kickout left out at the bottom of a wall can rot sheathing behind the siding for years before anyone notices, and it is one of the most common gaps we see on new homes around central Arkansas.

Valleys get ice and water membrane underneath, then a closed cut or metal valley depending on the design. Chimney chases and skylights get proper step and counterflashing rather than a bead of sealant.

Tying a new addition into an existing roof is one of the trickiest jobs in roofing. The new section has to match pitch, color and layout closely enough to look like it was always there, and the joint between old and new has to stay dry.

We cut back the existing roof far enough to weave or lap new material in properly, and we check the old decking at the tie-in line. Detached garages, workshops and barns get the same care, often with metal roofs that handle the long spans and simple shapes well.

Porch roofs and covered patios on new homes deserve the same attention as the main roof. Low slope porch sections under about 3 in 12 should not get standard shingles, so we use a membrane or metal there and tie it under the upper roof edge so water cannot back up at the joint.

We give a written price before work starts, broken down by roof area, materials and any extras like metal accents or impact-resistant shingles. If plans change mid-build, we price the change before doing it.

Timing is the part builders ask about most. We confirm a start date once framing is close, keep the crew on the job until the roof is finished, and let you know a day ahead if a storm front pushes the schedule. Rain on bare decking is the one thing we work hardest to avoid.

Our crews clean the site at the end of each day and run a magnet sweep for nails before we leave, which keeps tires and other trades happy. Manufacturer warranty terms depend on the product and registration, and we make sure the paperwork for the materials used is handed over at the end.

New construction roofing is priced by roof size, pitch, complexity and the material chosen.

Steep pitches, tall walls that need extra staging, and late plan changes are the most common reasons a new build price moves. See the full roof pricing guide.