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Is it OK to reroof over old shingles?

When looking to get new shingles for your house, you may be wondering if it’s possible to just reroof over your old shingles. The simple answer is yes but it comes with a couple of caveats.

Homeowners typically decide to just place new shingles over their old ones just so they don’t have to deal with the entire removal process. The removal process for removing old shingles is known for taking a long time and could be costly when getting someone else to do it.

It’s important to note that if you reach a point in the future where you need to completely replace your roof that you’re going to have to pay someone to come out and rip off both sets of shingles. Consider hard if you’re just placing new shingles over your old due to financial reasons.

Placing new shingles over your old ones doesn’t just have financial drawbacks though as your roof will now have to take on double the weight. Having double the weight on your roof can be dangerous in situations where your roof might have tons of snow on top of it, potentially causing your roof to cave in. It’s clear in this scenario that you’ll need to rip out all of your old shingles if you live in an area where it snows.

Finally, you’re going to want to think about if you’re going to sell the house in the future. Potential buyers are going to want an inspection report which will tell them that they have two sets of shingles on the house. Buyers might not want to deal with two sets of shingles on the house as they have to pay more than they were planning if they decide to reroof or it could even cause issues where a buyer has to rip out shingles immediately to plan for winter due to the weight of snow.

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Over 25 Years of Experience in The Roofing & Restoration industry.

Since being founded in 1998, the conception of Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., has been committed to true excellence in the roofing industry. Each member of our knowledgeable team strives daily to deliver professional, knowledgeable, reliable and first-class service to our homeowners.

Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., is proud to be a family-owned & operated company serving Houston, Spring, Cypress, and all other surrounding areas, while never losing sight of professionalism and the importance of quality craftsmanship at honest pricing. We individually and as a family stand firmly behind our company motto: “People before Profit.”

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Reviews From Our Customers

Brandon and Eldridge Roofing did a spectacular job! They were thorough and informative. The knowledge and experience that he had, was extensive and he was exquisitely professional! This was my first insurance claim for my house. He walked me through every step and let me know what to expect and/or anticipate. I would recommend to anyone who needs a knowledgeable and patient roofing company!

Jackle Yakul

Spring, Texas

Michael was so thorough in explaining our options. He was nothing but professional. Everything happened as he explained it would. They did a wonderful job on our roof. And as Michael said, you couldn’t even tell they had been at our house and replaced a roof. Their clean up is remarkable. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I highly recommend Eldridge Roofing for your roofing needs!

Leasha Davis

Spring, Texas

We’re very pleased with our new roof & customer service from Mike Marriott, Ashely & the crew. The roof looks great and our seasoned adjuster even commented on the great quality materials & workmanship. The crew was fast and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. After receiving quotes from several other roofing companies I am glad that we went with Eldridge and would highly recommend them.

Miranda Harris

Houston, Texas

Eldridge Roofing was recommended to me after I suspected my roof may have been damaged during a recent storm. Brandon Holland came out and thoroughly inspected every inch of my roof. He was able to clearly explain the problem and had a solution not far behind. The entire process from start to finish was exceptional. We will definitely be using Eldridge for any future issues or projects that may come up! Thanks again!

Sarah Grant

We discovered Eldridge Roofing from a neighbor and asked them to give us an estimate. We worked with Shannon who came as scheduled and worked efficiently with our insurance company to get us the best roof for the best price. He followed through with us every step of the way and we are very pleased with the quality, professionalism and complete honesty of Shannon and the rest of Eldridge staff. Highly Recommend!

Dorothy Chapman

I have used Eldridge Roofing at one our rent houses for a roof repair, and also a full internal repair from water damage from a burst pipe. At another rent house they replaced the whole roof and it was an hour and a half drive out of town for them. They also replaced the roof at my residence. Brandon the Project Manager is very professional and thorough. I highly recommend them.

Nathan Leonard

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