Flat or low-slope replacement
A new membrane system on a flat or low-slope roof, with drainage corrected and the insulation checked. The drainage scope is often the largest line on this kind of job.
Serving Bernalillo County
Full Roof Replacement in Albuquerque, NM
Replacing a whole roof in Albuquerque and the towns around it, from the tear-off to the final flashing, quoted line by line on site.
- Roof repair and full replacement
- Leaks, hail and storm damage
- Flat and pitched roofs
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Full Replacement
Full Roof Replacement: what it covers
Quick answer
A full replacement strips the old covering, checks and repairs the deck, adds the underlayment and fits a new covering with new flashing. The quote is set on site, and the city's own load and permit rules are confirmed before the start date.
A replacement is the largest job a roof gets, and it is worth deciding on the basis of a full inspection rather than a single leak. A roof with a sound deck, a covering that is nearly at the end of its life and repairs that keep returning is a replacement candidate. A roof with a single failed area is usually not.
Two things set the scope in this city. The first is the roof's type, flat or pitched, which changes the covering and the drainage. The second is the load the new roof is designed for. The City of Albuquerque sets its own minimum ground snow load by elevation through the Building Safety Division, and the figure was not confirmed for this site, so the roofer checks it with the city.
This page sets out how a replacement is scoped, what it includes and what it does not. The price is not on this page, because it cannot be read off a roof from a distance. It is set after the roofer has been on the roof, and the written quote breaks it into lines you can check.
- Service area
- Albuquerque & Bernalillo County
- Availability
- Call to reach a local roofer
- Phone
- (833) 751-2102
Warning signs
Signs you need full roof replacement
Replacement involves tear-off, fall exposure and heavy material. Do not work on the roof yourself, keep children and pets clear of the yard during tear-off, and ask the roofer to show the fall-protection setup before work starts.
- Repairs that keep returning at different points, each one a little larger than the last
- Granules that have worn off the covering in large patches, leaving the mat exposed
- A deck that gives under foot in several rooms, or a ceiling that sags across a wide area
- Curled or brittle shingles that crack when lifted, which means the sealant has gone
- A membrane that is split or bubbled across a large part of a flat roof
- Daylight visible through the deck from the attic side in more than one place
Our process
How our full roof replacement visit works
Inspect the roof and the attic
The roofer checks the whole roof, the attic and the decking, and records the state of the covering, the flashing and the drainage before any quote is written.
Check the load and the permit with the city
The roofer confirms the load the new roof must carry and whether a permit is needed, with the City of Albuquerque's Planning and Building Safety Division, before the start date is fixed.
Write the scope line by line
The scope lists the tear-off, the decking repair, the underlayment, the covering, the flashing and the drainage as separate lines, so you can see what each one covers.
Strip the old roof and repair the deck
The old covering is removed to the deck, which is checked for rot and damage. Damaged boards are replaced and added to the job as a separate line, not absorbed into the price.
Lay the underlayment, the covering and the flashing
The new underlayment goes on first, then the covering and the flashing, with each step checked before the next. The job ends with a clean-up and a walk-through of the finished roof with you.
Cost
How much does full roof replacement cost in Albuquerque?
No dollar figure appears on this page. A price cannot be read off a roof from a distance, so the number is set after the roofer has been on it. Ask for a written quote that itemises what you are buying.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof area and number of planes | Priced by the roofer on site | A simple gable is cheaper to cover than a roof with several changes of plane, because every change adds cuts and flashing. |
| Tear-off and layers to remove | Confirmed once the roofer sees the roof | A second or third layer adds labour and disposal, and the quote should say so. |
| Decking repair | Quoted as a separate line, if needed | Damaged boards found at tear-off are replaced and added to the job, with the price per sheet written down. |
| Flashing and penetrations | Itemised in the quote | Chimneys, walls and vents take hand work, and that work is where a cheap part saves an expensive repair later. |
| Permit and any required review | Ask who files and who pays | Confirm the process with the City's Planning and Building Safety Division before the start date is set. |
The roofer sets the price, and it is confirmed in writing on site before any work starts. A quote that leaves these lines out is incomplete.
Does a replacement roof in Albuquerque need a permit?
The permit question belongs to the City's Planning and Building Safety Division. Ask it before you book, and get the answer in writing from the roofer or the city.
FACTS.md names the City of Albuquerque's Planning and Building Safety Division as the permit office. The page does not state whether a re-roof needs a permit, a review or a fee, because those depend on the city's current rules and the scope of the job, and the sources available did not settle them.
A roofer who works in the city will know the usual process. Ask who files the permit, who pays for it and whether the job needs an inspection on completion. Those three answers belong in the scope before work begins.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit
- Ask who files and who pays
- Ask for the inspection steps in writing
What load should a new roof be designed for here?
The city sets the ground snow load by elevation. The roofer confirms the value for your address, because the figure was not verified for this site.
The FACTS sheet records that Albuquerque sets its own minimum ground snow load through the Building Safety Division, that the value depends on elevation, and that a third-party guide says it can exceed the national map baseline. The number itself was not confirmed, and this page does not state one.
A replacement roof has to carry the load the city requires at the address, and the roofer should be able to say what that value is and where it came from. If the answer is unclear, the question goes to the city before the covering is ordered.
- Confirm the city's value for the address
- Ask the roofer to show the source
- Check whether the framing was designed for it
Is the whole roof always replaced?
Not always. A roof with a sound deck and a covering that is still serviceable can sometimes be overlaid or partly replaced, but that choice depends on the code and the state of the roof.
Some pitched roofs can be overlaid in certain circumstances, and some flat roofs can take a new layer over a sound one. Both depend on the number of layers already on the roof, the state of the deck and the rules that apply. Overlays can hide problems that a full tear-off would find, so the roofer says what is being covered and what is not.
A partial replacement over one damaged slope is a reasonable option when the rest of the roof is sound. The new section has to be matched and sealed to the old, and that junction is checked as part of the scope.
- Count the layers already on the roof
- Check the deck for soft spots before any overlay
- Name the areas that stay in place
What should a replacement contract say?
The scope, the material, the warranty terms, the payment schedule and the clean-up. Nothing in the contract should depend on a verbal promise.
A replacement is a contract, and the terms belong on paper. Ask for the material name and manufacturer, the underlayment, the flashing, the warranty terms from the manufacturer and from the installer, and the schedule for each payment. Ask what happens if decking damage is found, how it is priced and who approves it.
Ask the roofer to show the proof that the work is covered by the required registrations, and check the New Mexico Construction Industries Division licence number for the roofer before you sign. The line does not verify that for you.
- The material, manufacturer and warranty terms in writing
- How hidden decking damage is priced and approved
- The licence number checked with the CID before signing
Options
Types and options for full roof replacement
Pitched replacement
New shingles or another covering on a sloped roof, with the underlayment, the flashing and the vents all renewed in the same job.
Partial replacement over a damaged section
Replacing one slope or one section where the damage is confined to it. The roofer explains how the new section is matched and sealed to the old.
Bernalillo County
Why full roof replacement is different in Greater Albuquerque
FACTS.md gives no sourced housing age or roof-type shares for the city, so this page does not say how many roofs here are due for replacement.
The city permit and the snow load both belong to the City of Albuquerque. Towns in Sandoval and Valencia County have their own offices, which the roofer will name when the address is known.
A replacement at a distance from the city takes longer to mobilise, and the roofer sets a start date that takes the travel into account.
Need full roof replacement today?
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Where we work
Full Roof Replacement across Bernalillo County
- Full Replacement in Albuquerque
- Full Replacement in Rio Rancho
- Full Replacement in Kirtland AFB
- Full Replacement in Corrales
- Full Replacement in Isleta
- Full Replacement in Bosque Farms
- Full Replacement in Cedar Crest
- Full Replacement in Placitas
- Full Replacement in Peralta
- Full Replacement in Bernalillo
- Full Replacement in Sandia Park
- Full Replacement in Tijeras
- Full Replacement in Los Lunas
- Full Replacement in Tome
- Full Replacement in Edgewood
- Full Replacement in Algodones
- Full Replacement in Belen
- Full Replacement in Torreon
- Full Replacement in San Ysidro
- Full Replacement in Laguna
- Full Replacement in Moriarty
- Full Replacement in Santo Domingo Pueblo
- Full Replacement in Estancia
- Full Replacement in Cerrillos
Not sure if you're covered? Check your ZIP code.
Related
Related services
Roof Snow Load Check
Checking the snow load a roof is designed for in Albuquerque, with the City of Albuquerque as the source of the number.
Roof Permit and License Check
Confirming the roofing license and the permit for a job in Albuquerque, with the two offices that answer each question.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Repair
Repairs to flat and low-slope roofs in Albuquerque and the towns around it, starting with where the water sits and why.
Guides
Read before you book
What Moves the Cost of a Roof in Albuquerque
No honest price list can be given for a roof in Albuquerque without seeing the roof.
How to Check a Roofing License in New Mexico
New Mexico licenses roofing contractors through the Construction Industries Division, part of the Regulation and Licensing Department.
Who Sets the Snow Load for a Roof in Albuquerque?
The City of Albuquerque sets its own minimum ground snow load, by elevation, through the Building Safety Division.
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Albuquerque?
That depends on the scope and on the City's current rules, and the answer belongs to the City of Albuquerque's Planning and Building Safety Division.
Flat or Pitched: Choosing a Replacement Roof in Albuquerque
The choice between a flat and a pitched roof is usually made by the building, not by the homeowner.
FAQ
Full Roof Replacement FAQs
How long does a full replacement take?
Most single-house jobs take a few days, depending on size, weather and any decking repair. The roofer gives a schedule when the quote is written.
Do I have to be home during the work?
Not always, but the roofer will want access to the house and the yard, and will want you to confirm where the material is placed.
Can I keep my old roof for the insurer to see?
Ask the insurer first. Photographs and a written record are taken before tear-off, and the insurer decides whether it needs to see the old covering.
What if the roofer finds rotten decking?
Damaged boards are replaced, and the cost is added as a separate line that you approve before the work is done. It should never be hidden in the first price.