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Service Provided: Roof Replacement | Branch: Radford, VA
When a home inspector flagged the existing roof at 703 Custis Street as a deficiency on a property under contract, the homeowner reached out to our Radford roofing team with a tight timeline and a clear goal: pass the inspection without compromising on quality. We delivered a comprehensive Cenguard Gold shingle roof replacement that not only satisfied the inspector's concerns but added 25 years of transferable warranty value to the home — exactly what a buyer wants to see at closing.
Real estate transactions create a tight repair window, and a deficient roof is one of the most common deal-killers we see across the New River Valley. Home inspectors are trained to flag specific deficiencies: granule loss in shingle valleys, lifted or curled tabs at the eaves, exposed nail heads, missing or improperly installed drip edge, deteriorated pipe boots, inadequate underlayment exposure, and signs of water staining in attic decking. When several of these show up on one property — as they did at this Custis Street home — a professional roof inspection often confirms the right answer is replacement, not patchwork repair.
This particular roof presented complications most homeowners wouldn't notice from the ground: ten distinct facets, an 8/12 pitch (steep enough to require harness rigging), 51 linear feet of valleys, and 174 linear feet of rakes. The proposal also flagged cracked masonry over the roofline — a separate condition that a masonry sealant can resolve, but one that demanded coordination during the project to prevent recurring leaks at brick transitions.
We executed a complete tear-off down to clean decking across all 24.35 squares, then built the new system layer by layer. Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles formed the visible layer — chosen for their SureNail Technology and Class A fire rating. Underneath, the system included Cenguard Ice & Water Shield in every valley, around every penetration, at every pitch change, and along every flashed area where roof meets wall, plus Cenguard Synthetic Underlayment across the remainder of the deck.
The detail work matters as much as the materials. White metal drip edge wrapped all eaves and rakes. Step flashing and counter flashing were replaced where worn. Product-specific starter strip went down at every edge — not a generic alternative, because manufacturer warranty compliance depends on matched components. Finally, 77 linear feet of ridge venting brought the attic exhaust into compliance with the shingle manufacturer's warranty requirements, which most older homes fail without realizing it.
Every Cenguard Gold roof is backed by a 25-year workmanship and material defect warranty — and importantly for a property in active sale, that warranty is transferable to the next homeowner within five years of completion. Buyers and their inspectors recognize this. It converts an open question ("how old is the roof?") into a closed one ("brand new, with 25 years of coverage that comes with the house"). With $0 down and no payment until the job is complete, the timing also aligned with the closing schedule — the homeowner wasn't fronting cash before the sale.
Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing across Virginia, a tight timeline doesn't mean settling for shortcuts. We work alongside real estate agents and inspectors regularly, and we can usually schedule estimate visits within days. Request your free roofing estimate or call our Radford team directly. Need to spread the cost over time? We also offer financing options through Service Finance with no money down.
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