Why do larger Cordova roofs leak at the valleys?

Valleys carry water from two slopes at once and collect debris. Worn valley metal or shingles there let water under quickly.

How long does a replacement take on a big Cordova home?

Usually a few days, depending on size, layers and the decking we find. We give you a schedule before work starts.

Can you trace a leak that shows up far from where it starts?

Yes. We follow water marks in the attic and check every flashing above the stain before recommending a fix.

Do you replace skylights during a reroof?

Yes. Reroofing is a good time to replace or reflash skylights, since the area around them is already open.

Is Cordova inside your regular coverage?

Yes. Cordova is a short drive from our office, and we take calls there around the clock.

Cordova, Tennessee

Roofing for Cordova's larger homes, from repairs to full replacements

Cordova has an unusual number of large homes, and large homes usually mean big, complex roofs: more valleys, more ridges and more places for flashing to fail.

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The area

Roofing across Cordova

Quick answer

We take roofing calls from across Cordova, TN, a short drive from our office on Memphis Arlington Rd. Visits start with an inspection and photos of every slope. We repair leaks and storm damage, and replace roofs that have reached the end of their life. Call any hour to set it up.

Many Cordova homes are two stories with several roof planes, dormers and long valleys. Each intersection is a place where water concentrates, so leaks here often start at a valley, a wall flashing or a pipe boot rather than in the open field of shingles.

A roof this size is worth inspecting slope by slope. We walk it, photograph each problem, and give you a written scope that separates what needs fixing now from what can wait.

Local context

Large homes, large roofs

Cordova has more large homes than about 96.7 percent of neighborhoods in the United States. That shapes the roof work here: bigger roofs take longer to inspect and replace, use more material, and have more valleys, ridges and walls where the flashing has to be right. It also means a small leak can travel a long way inside before it shows on a ceiling, so tracing it to the source matters more than patching the stain.

What roofs here go through

What Cordova roofs go through

Valleys on big roofs carry a lot of water in a short time, and debris collects where two slopes meet. When the valley metal or woven shingles there wear, water finds its way under quickly.

Second-story walls that meet a lower roof need step and counterflashing in good shape. Those joints, along with skylights and chimneys, account for many of the leaks we trace on larger Cordova homes.