Monongalia County
Roofing Contractor in Brookhaven, WV
Brookhaven is an unincorporated community spread over the wooded hills east of Morgantown, strung along Brookhaven Road and the lanes that branch off it, with Dellslow at its southern edge. It is almost all houses, and it keeps filling in: the census counted about 5,700 residents in 2020, roughly 10 percent more than in 2010. Our Morgantown office at (304) 376-8832 covers Brookhaven, which is a short drive from our base of operations.
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Roofing Services in Brookhaven
We offer a full range of residential and commercial roofing services to homeowners in Brookhaven and Monongalia County. From emergency repairs to complete roof replacements, Roofing Pro Plus handles it all.
A Mix of Home Ages Along Brookhaven Road
Brookhaven was built a few houses at a time rather than as one big subdivision, so a single road can hold a 1960s ranch, a 1980s split-level and a two-story finished last year. That spread changes the work from one driveway to the next. On the older ranches we often find a second layer of shingles and a deck nobody has looked at in decades. Porch roofs and room additions put on later are frequently low-slope, and shingles on a pitch that shallow let water back up under them, so those sections may need a membrane instead. The newest homes usually just need their first replacement done properly. We walk every roof before we quote, so the price reflects your house.
Shade, Moss and Falling Limbs on Wooded Hillside Lots
Many Brookhaven lots are cut into tree-covered slopes. The shade keeps houses cooler in July, but it also keeps the roof damp for hours after a rain and drops a season's worth of leaves and seed pods into the gutters every fall. North-facing slopes under heavy cover grow moss and black algae streaks, and once moss takes hold it wedges up shingle edges and holds water against the mat. Branches that hang over the roof grind the granules off in every wind. On these homes we pay close attention to valleys and gutter lines, recommend algae-resistant shingles on a replacement, and suggest gutter guards where the leaf load is heavy. Cutting limbs back from the roofline is the cheapest protection of all.
Ice Dams Where Cold Air Settles in the Hollows
Brookhaven sits roughly 1,000 feet above sea level, and its houses are scattered across ridges and the hollows between them. On clear winter nights cold air drains downhill and pools in those low spots. Snow that softened in the afternoon sun freezes again at the eaves after dark, and a ridge of ice builds along the gutter. Homes on the north side of a hill can keep that ice for weeks, with meltwater backing up behind it and under the shingles. Ice and water shield along the eaves and in every valley keeps that water off the deck. Balanced attic venting does the rest by keeping the deck cold enough that snow melts evenly instead of from the top down.
Siding for Damp, Shaded Brookhaven Walls
The same shade and moisture that grow moss on a Brookhaven roof go to work on the walls. North walls under trees stay wet, collect mildew, and on older homes the bottom courses of wood or aluminum siding fail first, where rain splashes back up off the ground. We replace worn siding with vinyl or fiber cement, neither of which rots, and we correct the flashing at windows, doors and the roof-to-wall line while the old siding is off. If your roof is due as well, doing both in one project means a single crew is responsible for every spot where the roof and the walls meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brookhaven part of your Morgantown service area?
Yes. Brookhaven, Dellslow and the roads off Brookhaven Road are all covered by our Morgantown office. Call (304) 376-8832 for a free estimate.
Why is there moss on my Brookhaven roof?
Shade and moisture. Roofs under heavy tree cover stay damp long after rain, and moss shows up on the north-facing side first. We can clean and treat the roof, and on a replacement we recommend algae-resistant shingles and trimming back overhanging limbs.
Do you install siding in Brookhaven?
Yes. We replace and repair siding on Brookhaven homes, usually with vinyl or fiber cement, and we can do the siding and roof in the same project.
Can you roof my detached garage or barn too?
Yes. Many Brookhaven properties have a garage, workshop or barn next to the house. We can roof them in shingles to match the house or in metal panels.
How fast can you respond to an emergency in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven is close to our base of operations. We can typically respond same-day for active leaks and storm damage. Call (304) 376-8832.
Get a free roof estimate in Brookhaven
Tell us what is going on up there and we will come out to Brookhaven and take a look. No charge for the estimate, and no one will chase you afterward.
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