Washington County
Roofing Services in Peters Township, PA
Peters Township takes in McMurray, Thompsonville and Venetia in northern Washington County, just over the Allegheny County line. McMurray is the center of it, with the municipal building and library on East McMurray Road and the shops around Donaldson's Crossroads, where Route 19 meets McMurray Road. Most houses in the township went up between the 1960s and the 2000s, and a lot of them are now due for their next roof. Roofing Pro Plus brings 30+ years in roofing to the whole township, from the older streets off Route 19 to the newer developments along Waterdam Road and out toward Venetia.
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Roofing Services in Peters Township
We offer a full range of residential and commercial roofing services to homeowners in Peters Township and Washington County. From emergency repairs to complete roof replacements, Roofing Pro Plus handles it all.
McMurray Ranches and Split-Levels Off Route 19
The oldest houses in Peters Township are in McMurray, close to Route 19 and along McMurray Road, and many of them date to the 1960s and 1970s. Most have been re-roofed at least once. Some still carry a second layer of shingles nailed over the first, which hides the condition of the deck and adds weight to the framing. On these homes we tear off every layer, replace any soft or delaminated sheathing, and lay new underlayment before the shingles go on. Attic venting from that era is usually a few small gable louvers. Adding a ridge vent with matching soffit intake during the replacement keeps the deck drier in winter, and on a house this age that matters about as much as the shingle you pick.
Waterdam Road, Valley Brook and Peterswood: The 1980s to 2000s Boom
Peters grew fast in the 1980s and 1990s. Homes from that period are now 30 to 40 years old, and many are on a second roof that is itself 15 to 20 years old. A typical case here is a house built around 1990, re-roofed sometime between 2005 and 2010, and now shedding granules and lifting at the ridge. The developments along Waterdam Road, Valley Brook Road and around Peterswood went up in the 1990s and 2000s and are reaching their first replacement. These are larger roofs with more valleys, dormers and walls that meet the roof plane, and those joints are where leaks begin. We run ice and water shield through every valley and replace the step flashing at each sidewall instead of reusing it.
Wind and Snow on the High Ground Toward Venetia
Peters sits on rolling high ground south of Pittsburgh, above the river valleys, and parts of the township were farmland not long ago. Out toward Venetia in the southeast, homes stand on bigger lots with fewer mature trees, so wind hits the roof with nothing to slow it down. The higher ground also collects more snow than the valleys and holds it longer. Three-tab shingles from the 1980s and 1990s are the first to lose tabs in those gusts. When we replace them we use architectural shingles with a higher wind rating, nail them to the manufacturer's high-wind pattern, and run a sealed starter strip along the eaves and rakes so the first course cannot peel back.
Peters Township Permits, HOA Colors and Shingle Choices
Peters Township has its own building department, and it requires a permit for a roof replacement. We file the application and handle the inspections as part of the job. Many of the newer developments have HOA rules on shingle color and style, so check the approved list before you settle on a color. We bring full-size shingle samples to the house so you can see them against your brick, stone or siding in daylight. Most homeowners in the township choose an architectural shingle such as GAF Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning Duration or CertainTeed Landmark Pro. For anyone planning to stay for decades, standing seam metal handles the snow and wind here well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve McMurray, Venetia and Thompsonville?
Yes. All three are part of Peters Township and all are in our service area, from Donaldson's Crossroads and East McMurray Road to the developments along Waterdam Road and Valley Brook Road. Call (412) 510-2666 for a free estimate.
Does Peters Township require a permit for a new roof?
Yes. The township building department requires a permit for roof replacements. We handle the application and the inspections as part of every project.
Are 1990s homes in McMurray and Peters Township due for a new roof?
Many are. Shingles put on in the 1990s are now 25 to 30 years old, and builder-grade three-tab shingles from that era are past their rated life. Granule loss, curling or water stains on the ceiling are the signs to call (412) 510-2666 for a free inspection.
Do you handle insurance claims in Peters Township?
Yes. We document storm damage, meet with your adjuster, and manage the entire claim process.
Do you offer free estimates in Peters Township?
Yes. Call (412) 510-2666 for a free, no-pressure roofing estimate anywhere in Peters Township.
Get a free roof estimate in Peters Township
Tell us what is going on up there and we will come out to Peters Township and take a look. No charge for the estimate, and no one will chase you afterward.
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