Subdivision and HOA roofing across Washington County, OR 97123

Large tracts across Washington County were built from the 1990s into the 2010s by production builders. Roofs on those homes tend to share the same weak points: light shingles, short or missing ridge vents, bath fans ducted into the attic, and missing kickout flashing at walls. Townhome and condo communities add low-slope sections over garages and entries, plus long shared ridgelines that HOAs manage together. Older homes near downtown Hillsboro and central Beaverton bring different issues, such as aging chimneys and decking, but they make up a smaller share of calls than the subdivisions.

Farm properties around the edges of the county also have shops and barns, often with metal roofs. We work on those too when owners need it. Between the farms and the tracts sit pockets of mid-century ranches and small-lot homes built before the big growth years. Those houses tend to have simple gable or hip roofs that are easy to replace, though many have patio covers and carports added later with weak tie-ins. Across all of these, the most useful thing we can do first is an honest inspection, so owners know whether they face a repair now or a replacement in a few years.

Hills to the east shelter much of Washington County from the strongest Gorge wind, so its bigger storms tend to come from the Pacific and the southwest. Those systems bring gusty rain that tests ridge caps and edge shingles on wide, open subdivision lots. The flat valley floor holds fog and cold air in winter, so roofs stay damp for long periods and grow moss and algae on north faces. Summers are warm and dry. In attics without enough venting, that heat ages shingles from underneath and shortens their life.

For individual homes, we inspect, photograph and give a written scope with typical price ranges. For HOAs, we inspect buildings, rank them by need and propose a phased schedule. We supply shingle specs and samples for board approval. On every replacement we correct venting and flashing the builder skipped, and we protect lawns, driveways and shared walkways during tear-off. We check city or county permit rules for each address and pull permits where required.