Allegheny County
Roofing Services in the North Hills, PA
The North Hills communities north of Pittsburgh, including Ross Township, McCandless, Shaler, and the surrounding boroughs, are well within our primary service area. This region features a wide mix of housing styles from post-war ranches and split-levels to newer custom builds. Roofing Pro Plus handles everything from emergency leak repairs to complete roof replacements, siding installation, and storm damage restoration throughout the North Hills.
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Roofing Services in North Hills
We offer a full range of residential and commercial roofing services to homeowners in North Hills and Allegheny County. From emergency repairs to complete roof replacements, Roofing Pro Plus handles it all.
Post-War Homes Along Babcock Boulevard
A lot of the North Hills was built in the post-war boom of the 1940s through the 1960s. Bungalows along Babcock Boulevard and ranches and split-levels in Ross, Shaler and West View have usually had two or three roofs already, and the current one may be 20 to 30 years old. These houses have their own habits, and many were roofed over rather than stripped at some point in their history. When we strip one, these are the things we commonly run into.
- Two layers of shingles left from an earlier overlay
- Board decking with gaps or soft spots
- Too little attic ventilation for the house
- Chimney flashing that has been patched with tar
Ross, McCandless, Shaler and Hampton Each Have Their Own Permit Office
The North Hills is a region, not a town. Ross Township, McCandless, Shaler, Hampton, West View, Millvale and the other boroughs each run their own building department, with their own permit process and inspection schedule. A roof replacement in Ross does not go through the same office as one a mile away in Shaler. We are familiar with all of them and handle the permit application and inspection for every North Hills municipality. That saves the homeowner from sorting out which office covers their street and what each one wants to see before work starts.
Girty's Run, Pine Creek and Runoff in Shaler and Millvale
The North Hills is steep, creek-cut country, and water is a constant theme. Girty's Run drains a heavily built-up watershed through Shaler and into Millvale, where it has overflowed in big storms, including the remnants of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Pine Creek has risen over streets in Shaler too. For a roof, the terrain sets the problem. Valley lots take runoff from the hills above and stay damp longer, while hilltop lots take more wind. Gutters and downspouts on a valley house need to carry a lot of water and send it away from the foundation. On a hilltop house, we focus on fastening and ridge and edge details.
McKnight Road to North Park: Newer Homes in McCandless and Hampton
North of the older boroughs, McCandless and Hampton filled in later, with subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s spread across the hills off McKnight Road, Perry Highway and Route 8 toward North Park. Those homes are now entering the replacement window, especially where the builder used basic shingles. The North Hills also sits higher than the Pittsburgh river valleys, so it catches more snow and stronger winter winds, which adds ice dams to the list. We recommend a free inspection on any North Hills roof over 20 years old so you can plan and budget before a leak forces the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which North Hills communities do you serve?
We serve all North Hills communities including Ross Township, McCandless, Shaler, Hampton, Allison Park, and the surrounding boroughs. No travel surcharges.
How fast can you respond to storm damage in the North Hills?
We aim for same-day or next-day response for storm emergencies throughout the North Hills. Call (412) 510-2666 immediately after you notice damage.
Do you work on older North Hills homes?
Yes. Many North Hills homes date to the 1950s and 1960s. We have extensive experience with the roofing systems common in these era homes.
Do you offer free estimates in the North Hills?
Yes. Call (412) 510-2666 for a free, no-pressure roofing estimate anywhere in the North Hills.
Get a free roof estimate in North Hills
Tell us what is going on up there and we will come out to North Hills and take a look. No charge for the estimate, and no one will chase you afterward.
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