What to Expect: The Full Roof Replacement Process at Peak Quality Roofing

With the old roof off, any soft or damaged decking is replaced before anything new goes down. Skipping this step is one of the most common shortcuts in the industry, and one we don't take.

From there, installation follows Massachusetts building code requirements: ice and water shield along the eaves to prevent ice dam backup, synthetic underlayment across the field of the roof, and new flashing at every penetration, chimneys, skylights, and vent stacks. Flashing failures are one of the most common causes of leaks in older Boston-area homes, which is why this step gets particular attention, as it did on a chimney flashing and roof leak prevention inspection project in Wakefield and a Malden roof replacement that included a full chimney rebuild. If your project also involves masonry work, our chimney repair team coordinates directly with the roofing crew rather than treating it as a separate job.

For homes where gutters, siding, or skylights are part of the broader exterior scope, we typically coordinate those alongside the roof rather than as a separate visit similar to how gutter upgrades and exterior improvements were completed alongside a roof replacement in Malden. Our gutter service, skylight repair, and siding installation teams all work from the same project plan, and homes prone to ice damming may also need snow and ice dam removal addressed as part of the same conversation.