City Roofing Company

A Roofer’s Diary: What Really Happens on Roofing Day

Crews gather at the shop, check the weather, load materials. Coffee in hand, we head out before most of the city wakes up.

We tarp landscaping, set up ladders, and walk the roof to reassess safety. The customer gets a quick walkthrough.

The old shingles come off fast. It’s loud, dirty, and full of surprises—like rotted decking or old satellite dishes.

Any bad wood gets replaced. We photograph damage for the homeowner or their insurance.

Now we lay the protective layer and install drip edge and flashing. Everything has to be tight—we’re building your shield.

This is where it starts to look like a new roof. Shingles go on row by row with precise nail placement and ridge alignment.

Ridge vents, pipe boots, and final caulking. We sweep the yard with magnets to catch any stray nails.

The crew walks the job with the homeowner, explaining what was done. We don’t leave until they’re satisfied.

Roofing might look like just hammering shingles, but it’s a coordinated, technical process with safety, planning, and craftsmanship at every step.