Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Rochester, NY
Looking for an asphalt shingle roofer in Rochester you can actually trust? Kaptein Contracting is a GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred roofing company, family-run since 2006, fully insured, and A+ rated by the BBB, installing architectural shingles across Rochester, Greece, Webster, Pittsford, and Penfield.
How Long Does an Asphalt Shingle Roof Last in Rochester?
An architectural asphalt shingle roof lasts 25 to 30 years in the Rochester climate, and a designer shingle can run longer. What actually decides it is not the shingle, it is the ventilation and the underlayment beneath it. A well vented roof reaches the end of its warranty. A poorly vented one bakes from underneath and fails a decade early.
Rochester is hard on shingles. Freeze thaw cycling, ice dams at the eaves, and roughly a hundred inches of snow a year put stress on a roof that a milder climate never sees. We install GAF and Owens Corning architectural shingles as a full system. If your existing roof is failing early we will tell you why before we quote a roof replacement, and if the damage is isolated we will quote a roof repair instead.
25 to 30 year lifespan
Architectural profile, properly vented.
Wind rated to 130 mph
Sealed and nailed to manufacturer spec.
Ice and water shield at the eaves
The layer that stops ice dams getting in.
Balanced ridge and soffit venting
What actually determines the lifespan.
The most affordable roof per square
Which is why most Rochester homes have one.
Dozens of colors and profiles
Designer lines available on request.
Thinking About Asphalt?
Contact us today to get started with a free quote.
- GAF Certified Plus™
- Owens Corning Preferred
- A+ Rated by the BBB
- Family-run since 2006
- 10-year labor warranty
What Do Kaptein Contracting Customers Say?
It’s so nice when a quote and job expectations all come true! Kaptein gave us the best price for our roof tear-off, completed the job in one full day with a crew who was great and obviously hard working. Would 100% recommend without hesitation.
Ben S. · Google Review
These guys tore out three layers of shingles, a heap of rotten wood and put in a perfect roof with new ventilation and left the property impeccably clean all in about a day and for a very fair price. Highly recommend!
Bret Levick · Google Review
Two years after installing our roof, they returned to inspect an issue that ended up being unrelated to their work. Not only did they check it thoroughly, they also cleaned and repaired the gutters. Highly recommended!
Mary · Google Review
Asphalt Shingle Questions, Answered
How much does an asphalt shingle roof cost in Rochester, NY?
Cost depends on square footage, roof pitch, and how many layers have to come off. Asphalt is the most affordable roofing material per square, which is why most Rochester homes have one. We give free written estimates in two to five business days, we match competitor pricing, and we offer financing with $0 down on approved credit.
Architectural or 3-tab shingles: which is better?
Architectural, in almost every case. They are thicker, they carry a higher wind rating, they last roughly ten years longer, and they look substantially better on the house. 3-tab is cheaper up front, and it is why so many Rochester roofs need replacing at year fifteen.
Can you put new shingles over the old ones?
We do not. A layover hides the decking, and rotten decking is the thing you most need to find. It also adds weight and traps heat, which shortens the life of the new shingles. Every roof we install is a full tear-off to the deck.
What warranty comes with an asphalt roof?
Up to a 50-year manufacturer system warranty on the materials, plus our own 10-year labor warranty on the installation. The manufacturer warranty only holds if the roof was installed by a certified contractor, which is what GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred actually mean.
GAF Certified Plus and Owens Corning Preferred Roofers in Rochester, NY
Kaptein Contracting has been roofing Rochester since 2006. We are GAF Certified Plus, an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and a member of the Better Contractor Bureau. Fully insured, lead certified, and over 20 years on Monroe County roofs.
GAF Certified Plus™
Factory certified by GAF. Trained installers, and material warranties that actually hold up when you need them.
Owens Corning Preferred
A Preferred contractor, held to Owens Corning quality standards on every install we do.
A+ Rated by the BBB
Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Two decades of work in Monroe County, and a record we will not risk.
Better Contractor Bureau
A vetted member of the Better Contractor Bureau, which screens contractors on licensing, insurance, and the quality of their work.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Across Rochester and Monroe County
We install asphalt shingle roofs on homes and businesses throughout Rochester, NY, Monroe County, and Wayne County. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, call us and ask.
- Rochester
- Brighton
- Chili
- Gates
- Webster
- Penfield
- Irondequoit
- Fairport
- Greece
- Hilton
- Spencerport
- Brockport
- Pittsford
- Henrietta
- Honeoye Falls
- Mendon