Asphalt shingle roofing in Bethesda.

Drive through Edgemoor or the streets just off downtown Bethesda and you'll see why architectural asphalt is the workhorse roof here. The grand slate and cedar belongs on the older Colonial, Arts and Crafts, and Georgian homes, but on the newer custom builds and the many homes that want a dimensional, slate-look profile without the specialty price, laminated architectural shingles from GAF and CertainTeed do the job beautifully and last decades.

Architectural shingles earned their place on these blocks. They lay up fast, come in dozens of colors that read well against Bethesda's brick and stone facades, and carry algae resistance that fights the dark streaking our humid Maryland summers leave on a roof. The laminated construction is rated for high winds and bears far less resemblance to the flat 3-tab shingles of decades past, which is why most replacements in the 20814 area land on this material.

We install every roof to manufacturer spec, and as a GAF Certified Plus and CertainTeed ShingleMaster contractor we can register the strongest, longest manufacturer warranties available, lifetime and transferable on qualifying systems. That certification, plus our VA Class A and MD MHIC licenses and BBB A+ rating, is the difference between a shingle that's merely nailed down and a roofing system the manufacturer stands behind in writing.

Roof replacement in Bethesda is permitted through Montgomery County, not an independent city office, and we pull that permit for you as part of the job. Bethesda is unincorporated, so the county's Department of Permitting Services is your authority, and we handle the paperwork and inspections so you never chase it down. Many neighborhoods, Edgemoor among them, also carry HOA or community standards that specify approved shingle colors, and we help you choose a profile and shade that clears review before the first bundle is delivered.

Bethesda's beautiful tree canopy is hard on roofing, dropping limbs and trapping moisture, and Montgomery County takes the same Mid-Atlantic punishment as the rest of the DMV, from the wind and tree damage of the June 2012 derecho to the hail that returns most summers. When a storm hits, we inspect free, document everything for your adjuster, meet them on site, and manage the insurance claim so covered work is restored, often for little more than your deductible.