Roof Replacement in New Orleans

A new roof is one of the biggest projects you’ll take on for your home, and in New Orleans it has to stand up to heavy rain, heat and hurricane season for decades. TurnKey Roofers handles residential roof replacement in New Orleans, and our own crews take on every step from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.

Call 504-732-0336 or send us a message to book a free roof inspection. You’ll get photos of your roof’s condition and a written estimate, with no obligation.

At a Glance

• Every replacement starts with a free inspection, photos and a written estimate.
• We install asphalt shingle, metal, tile, slate and flat roofing systems, and we handle roof installation for new homes and additions too.
• Our work is backed by a 50-year non-prorated warranty, a 10-year workmanship warranty and a 15-year unlimited wind warranty that holds even for named storms.
• We’re GAF Master Elite and FORTIFIED certified, and licensed and insured in Louisiana.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Roof

Most roofs give plenty of warning before they fail. If you’re seeing several of these at once, a replacement usually makes more sense than another repair:

• Leaks in more than one place, or leaks that come back after they’ve been fixed
• Shingles curling, cracking or losing their granules across large areas of the roof
• Soft or spongy spots when the roof is walked, which points to wet or rotted decking
• A roofline that sags or dips between the rafters
• Repair bills adding up year after year on the same roof
• Storm damage spread across several slopes rather than one small area

None of these alone means you need a new roof. A single leak with a clear cause is often a straightforward fix, which is why we inspect first. If a New Orleans roof repair will do the job, that’s what we’ll recommend.

Repair or Replace: A Quick Comparison

Here’s how the two usually compare. Your inspection results decide the right answer for your home.

Roofing Materials We Install

The right material depends on your home’s style, your budget and how long you plan to stay. These are the systems we install on New Orleans homes:

• Asphalt shingles. The most common choice for homes in the area. Affordable, available in many colors, and quick to install.
• Metal roofing. Costs more up front but holds up well to wind, and lighter finishes can reflect heat during a New Orleans summer.
• Tile roofing. Clay and concrete tile suit many traditional home styles and last a long time when installed correctly.
• Slate roofing. A natural stone roof with a long service life, often the right match for historic homes.
• Flat roofing. For low-slope sections such as additions, porches and garages.

During your inspection, we’ll talk through the options that fit your home and show you how each one affects the price. If you’d like to build to the FORTIFIED standard, we’ll explain what a FORTIFIED roof in New Orleans involves.

How Our Roof Replacement Process Works

You’ll know what’s happening at every stage. Our process has three steps:

1. Free roof assessment. We inspect the roof and attic, photograph what we find, and tell you honestly whether you need a replacement. If your roof has years left in it, we’ll tell you that too.
2. Your plan and quote. You get a written estimate covering materials, labor, tear-off, disposal and any decking that needs replacing. No work starts until you approve it.
3. Expert installation. Our own crew handles the roof tear-off, repairs the decking where needed, installs the underlayment, flashing and new roofing, then cleans up and walks the finished roof with you.

Roof Replacement Permits in New Orleans

The City of New Orleans has its own rules for re-roofing. Under Ordinance 30,235 MCS, the City requires a separate residential re-roofing permit for roof replacement work affecting 50 percent or more of the roof.

The application includes a signed estimate or contract. During the job, the City also requires geotagged inspection photos at four stages: removing the old roof, installing the underlayment, installing the flashing, and installing the shingles or panels.

Permit rules differ in Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany Parish and the other areas we serve. We’ll go over what applies to your home when we quote your job.

What Affects the Cost of a New Roof

Every roof is different, so we price each one after we inspect it. The main things that move the cost are:

• The size of your roof and how many slopes, valleys and dormers it has
• The material you choose, from asphalt shingles to metal, tile or slate
• The pitch and height of the roof
• How many layers of old roofing need to come off
• How much of the decking underneath needs replacing, which we can only confirm once the old roof is off
• Extras such as new flashing, vents, gutters or skylights

Your written estimate breaks each of these out, so you know exactly where the money goes. For typical ranges by material and roof size, read our guide to roof replacement cost in New Orleans.

Replacing a Roof After Storm Damage

When a storm damages a large part of your roof, a replacement may be the only lasting fix. We photograph and document the damage so you have a clear record for your insurance company. Your insurer makes the decision on the claim, and we’ll give you the information you need to file it.

If the roof is leaking now, we can cover the damaged area first so no more water gets in while the replacement is planned. Our emergency roofing service in New Orleans page explains how that works, and our hail damage roof repair page covers what hail does to a roof.

Questions to Ask Any Roofer Before You Sign

A new roof is a large investment, so it pays to compare contractors carefully. Our post on questions to ask before roof work begins goes further. Whoever you hire, get clear answers to these first:

1. Are you licensed in Louisiana? You can look up any contractor on the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors search. Ask for the license number and check it yourself.
2. Are you insured? Ask for proof of insurance before work starts, so an accident on your roof doesn’t become your problem.
3. Who will actually do the work? Some companies sell the job and hand it to a subcontractor. Ask whether the crew on your roof works for the company you’re signing with.
4. What does the estimate include? A good estimate lists tear-off, disposal, underlayment, flashing, vents and how rotted decking will be priced if it’s found.
5. What warranties do I get, and who stands behind them? Ask how long the coverage lasts, whether it’s prorated, and whether it covers wind.
6. Who handles the permit? In New Orleans, a replacement affecting half the roof or more needs a re-roofing permit, so make sure someone owns that step.

We’re happy to answer every one of these when we quote your roof, and we’ll put the answers in writing.

Why Homeowners Choose TurnKey Roofers for a New Roof

• Our own crews. The team that inspects your roof is the team that replaces it. No handoffs to strangers.
• Warranties built for this climate. A 50-year non-prorated warranty, a 10-year workmanship warranty, and a 15-year unlimited wind warranty that holds even for named storms.
• Credentials you can check. GAF Master Elite and FORTIFIED certified, and licensed and insured in Louisiana.
• A clean finish. We clean up the site and walk the finished roof with you before we call the job done.

Caring for Your New Roof

A new roof needs very little from you, but a few habits help it reach its full life:

• Keep gutters clear so water drains off the roof edge instead of backing up under it.
• Trim branches that hang over the roof or rub against it.
• After a major storm, look for missing shingles or debris from the ground and call us if something looks wrong.
• Book a check-up every few years. Our roof maintenance service catches small issues before they turn into leaks.

Roof Replacement Across the New Orleans Area

We replace roofs throughout New Orleans and in 13 more communities, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Slidell, Covington and Mandeville. If you need a new roof in New Orleans or nearby, see the full list on our service areas page, or call and we’ll confirm we cover your street.

Roof Replacement FAQs

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in New Orleans?

In Orleans Parish, the City requires a separate residential re-roofing permit for roof replacement work affecting 50 percent or more of the roof. Other parishes have their own rules, and we’ll explain what applies to your home when we quote the job.

How much does a new roof cost in New Orleans?

It depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the material you choose and how much decking needs replacing. After a free inspection, we give you a written estimate with each cost broken out. Our cost guide covers typical ranges by material.

How long does a roof replacement take?

It depends on the size of the roof, the material and the weather. Your written estimate includes the expected schedule, and we’ll keep you updated if rain changes the plan.

What warranties come with a new roof?

We offer a 50-year non-prorated warranty, a 10-year workmanship warranty and a 15-year unlimited wind warranty that applies even when the damage comes from a named storm. We’ll go over the details for your roof when we quote it.

Can I stay in my home while the roof is replaced?

Yes, most homeowners stay home during the work. Expect noise during the day while the old roof comes off and the new one goes on, and plan to keep cars and outdoor furniture clear of the work area.

Book Your Free Roof Inspection

Call 504-732-0336 or contact us online. We’ll inspect your roof, show you what we find and give you a written estimate, whether that’s a new roof or a smaller repair.