Roofing Contractor in Fairmont, WV

Roofing Services in Fairmont

We offer a full range of residential and commercial roofing services to homeowners in Fairmont and Marion County. From emergency repairs to complete roof replacements, Roofing Pro Plus handles it all.

• Roof Replacement
• Roof Repair
• Storm Damage Restoration
• Waterproofing
• Roof Inspection
• Siding
• Air Barriers

Old Houses of the Fleming-Watson District Near Fairmont Avenue

The Fleming-Watson Historic District covers several hundred buildings between Fairmont Avenue and Coleman Avenue, split in two by a ravine, and includes High Gate, the James Edwin Watson house. These homes date from the late 1800s into the early 1900s and have the complicated roofs that go with that era: steep main gables, dormers, turrets, porch roofs and built-in box gutters. Box gutters are the most common leak source we find on them, because the old metal lining rusts through and water runs inside the wall. We reline those gutters, re-flash dormers and chimneys, and match profiles so the house keeps its character. Slate gets repaired where it is still sound.

Valley Weather Where the West Fork and Tygart Form the Mon

Fairmont is where the West Fork River and the Tygart Valley River come together to form the Monongahela. The city climbs steep hillsides from those river bottoms, and the temperature difference between valley floor and hilltop is real. Cold air settles low at night, then the sun warms the upper slopes, so roofs here go through more freeze-thaw cycles than flatter ground. That cycling works flashing loose and cracks chimney seals. Valley humidity also feeds moss and algae on north-facing slopes, especially near the rivers and along the riverfront by Palatine Park. Good ventilation, metal flashing instead of caulk, and algae-resistant shingles hold up best here.

Flat Roofs Downtown and Rentals Near Fairmont State

Downtown Fairmont is its own historic district, packed with brick commercial buildings that have flat roofs behind parapet walls. Locust Avenue and Morgantown Avenue add more commercial property, from medical and office space to retail. Many of these roofs have been recovered more than once, and wet insulation trapped between layers is a common find. We install TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen, and a core cut tells us whether the roof can be recovered or needs a full tear-off. The rental houses near Fairmont State University on Locust Avenue are another steady need. Landlords there usually want a durable roof at a fair cost that will not need attention between tenants.

Middletown Road and Pleasant Valley: 1980s to 2000s Homes

Newer neighborhoods spread out from the city along Middletown Road, toward Pleasant Valley, and near the I-79 exits. Most of these houses were built from the 1980s through the 2000s, which means many are on their first or second roof. Lots out here are bigger and more open than the old blocks near downtown, so wind reaches these roofs more easily, and summer thunderstorms here can bring hail. A replacement is a good time to fix ventilation and upgrade to wind-rated shingles. Here are the issues that come up most on that generation of Fairmont homes:

• Three-tab shingles past their rated life
• Undersized attic intake vents
• Plastic pipe boots cracked by sun
• Valleys without ice and water shield

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a free roof estimate in Fairmont

Tell us what is going on up there and we will come out to Fairmont and take a look. No charge for the estimate, and no one will chase you afterward.

Free estimate in Fairmont or call (304) 376-8832

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• Mannington
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• Morgantown
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