Asphalt shingle roofing in Alexandria.

Alexandria's housing stretches from the 18th-century rowhouses of Old Town to Del Ray's craftsman bungalows and the mid-century and 1970s colonials of the West End and North Ridge. Outside the historic core, the overwhelming majority of those homes wear asphalt — and for good reason. Today's architectural (laminated) shingles cost a fraction of slate or standing-seam metal, install in a day or two, and come in dozens of colors that read right on a colonial, a foursquare, or a ranch.

As a GAF Certified Plus and CertainTeed ShingleMaster contractor, we install to manufacturer specification, which lets us register the strongest lifetime warranties on the shingle line you choose. That backing matters in Alexandria, where mature tree canopy, humid summers off the Potomac, and the occasional severe storm put real stress on a roof. Architectural shingles here carry high wind ratings and algae-resistant granules that fight the dark streaking common on shaded north slopes.

Every roof starts with a free, same-week inspection and a written, itemized estimate — no hidden fees, with $0-down financing available. We've worked Alexandria's tight Old Town alleys and its larger West End lots alike, so tear-offs stay clean and the job is buttoned up fast. We back our installs with a 5-year workmanship warranty, and we're BBB A+ rated with 5.0 stars from 150+ Google reviews.

Alexandria is an independent city, so roofing permits are pulled from the City of Alexandria rather than a county office — we handle that paperwork as part of the job. If your home sits in the Old & Historic Alexandria District or the Parker-Gray District, exterior roof work visible from the street needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Board of Architectural Review, and a permit is required to replace more than 100 square feet. In those districts asphalt isn't always permitted on a street-facing slope, so we'll confirm what's allowed and recommend a compliant shingle that keeps the historic look.

Outside the historic districts — across most of Del Ray, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, North Ridge, and the West End — replacements are more straightforward, though many neighborhood HOAs still specify approved shingle colors, and we help you choose one that passes. When a storm has hit, we document the damage for your insurer and can tarp an active leak the same day.