Professional Roof Installation in Blue Ash, OH
The old roof comes off into our Equipter, the deck is checked, and new Owens Corning shingles go on with ice and water shield at the edges and valleys.
Expert Roof Installation and Replacement Services in Blue Ash, OH
Time for a New Roof? Know the Price Before We Start.
A full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle roof, most finished in one day, with a SWORD project manager on site.
Most Roofs in One DayTear-off to cleanup.
About $10,000 to $14,000For a standard 15-square roof.
Three Owens Corning ShinglesOakridge, Duration and Duration FLEX.
Free Inspection and EstimateYou get the price before any work starts.
About SWORD Roofing
We're a family-owned roofing and siding company with an office in Blue Ash. Roof replacement is our signature service, and we install shingle roofs only.
We're an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and we install Owens Corning shingles exclusively. We'd rather explain a roof than sell one, so you'll see photos and hear the reasoning before you see a price.
Our Core Roofing Services
Everything a shingle roof needs, from the deck up.
Complete Roof Replacement Solutions
We size intake and ventilation for the roof, not just lay shingles. A roof without good air movement cooks from the inside out.
Additional Roofing Services
We also repair roofs, handle storm damage, and replace skylights and gutters while the roof is being done. Gutters are 25% off when bundled with a roof.
What Goes Into a Roof Replacement in Blue Ash, Layer by Layer
A new roof is more than a new top layer. Here is what we put down, in the order it goes on, and why each piece is there.
The Deck
Once the old shingles are off, we can see the wood they were nailed to. About one home in five that we re-roof needs new sheathing, and some older homes have spaced boards that need OSB laid over them before shingles can go on.
Ice and Water Shield
This is a stronger, self-sealing underlayment. We run it along the roof edges and in the valleys, and around pipes and vents as well. Code calls for it to reach 24 inches past the interior wall. It wasn't required about 15 years ago, so roughly 35% to 45% of the roofs we tear off have none.
Drip Edge
A strip of metal flashing at the edge of the roof. It keeps water off the fascia board, sends it into the gutter, and stops it from wicking back up under the first row of shingles.
Shingles and the SureNail Strip
Owens Corning Duration shingles have a woven strip across the nailing zone. It gives the installer a clear line to hit, which helps prevent the three mistakes that shorten a roof's life: nailing too high, nailing too low and driving the nail too deep. It also improves the wind rating and the seal between shingles.
Intake and Exhaust
Outside air has to come into the attic low and leave high. We work out how much ventilation your roof needs instead of guessing, which is part of our Owens Corning Top of the House certification.
Why Choose SWORD Roofing for Your Blue Ash Project
Standard on every replacement we do.
- A project manager on site. One person from SWORD is there early and accountable for the job.
- The Equipter. A self-propelled dump trailer that lifts to the roof edge and keeps debris off your landscaping.
- Drone photos. Before, during and after, so you can see the work for yourself.
- A magnetic sweep. We sweep the yard for nails before we leave.
- An attic check when we can get in. We look at the sheathing first, to limit surprises on the price.
Which Shingle Goes on Your Blue Ash Roof
We offer three Owens Corning shingles, and only three. Think of them as good, better and best.
Oakridge
The entry-level architectural shingle in the lineup and the lowest price of the three.
TruDefinition Duration
The shingle most homeowners choose. It has the SureNail strip in the nailing zone.
TruDefinition Duration FLEX
Our top option. Duration FLEX is UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistant, which matters here because wind and falling limbs cause most of the storm damage we see. It has the SureNail strip too.
What Roof Replacement Costs in Blue Ash
Most homeowners have no idea what a roof costs, and some expect a number several times too high. So here it is. A standard 15-square roof, which is about 1,500 square feet of roof surface, runs about $10,000 to $14,000 when no wood needs replacing.
What Moves the Price
Pitch is the first thing: a steep roof takes longer and needs more safety gear. The second is how cut-up the roof is. Every valley, hip and dormer means more cutting, and the waste factor on shingles runs from 5% to 15% depending on the shape. Then come the accessories, such as skylights, chimney flashing and brick counter-flashing, and the number of old layers that have to come off.
The Wood Under the Shingles
When accessible, we inspect attic spaces to limit the amount of surprises on the price. We don't always have access to the attic, whether that's because the homeowner wasn't there or there's just no access door to get in it, and in those situations it's a to-be-determined. But if we can get in the attic, we're getting in and we're letting you know the condition of your sheathing. When a roof does need a full re-deck, it averages $4,000 to $6,000.
Paying for It
Most of our customers finance. Financing is through Service Finance Company, with flexible financing options and a standard 18-month program. You can also pay by cash or check, or through insurance when storm damage justifies a claim.
Install Day at a Blue Ash Home
An Early Start
Your project manager arrives first. Their first job is confirming that the right shingle, in the right color, was delivered.
Tear-Off
Old shingles go straight into the Equipter at the roof edge instead of onto your lawn and shrubs.
The New Roof
Deck repairs, underlayment, flashing and shingles go on, with the project manager checking the details.
Cleanup
We haul the debris, run a magnetic sweep for nails, and take the finished drone photos.
Serving Blue Ash and Surrounding Communities
Our Blue Ash office is at 6824 Ashfield Dr, Suite 200, and the office team is in Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
From here we serve Blue Ash and the communities around it, including Montgomery, Sharonville, Kenwood, Evendale and West Chester.
Choosing a Roofing Contractor in Blue Ash: What to Ask
Ask any roofer these before you sign, including us.
- Do you repair roofs, or only replace them? A company that only sells new roofs has one answer for every problem.
- Who is in charge on the day? With us it is a SWORD project manager, on site and accountable for the crew.
- Will I see photos? You should. We photograph the roof by drone before, during and after the job.
- What happens if the wood underneath is bad? Get the answer before work starts. We look at the sheathing from the attic whenever we can get in.
- How do you protect the yard? Ours is the Equipter for tear-off debris and a magnetic sweep for nails.
- Which shingles do you install, and why? We install Owens Corning only, and we'll explain what you gain at each step up.
After the New Roof Is On
A new shingle roof asks very little of you. We don't sell maintenance plans, because a new roof doesn't need one for its first eight to ten years, and it doesn't need an inspection for at least five.
Two habits are worth keeping. Clean the gutters, so water leaves the roof the way it should. And after a windy night, walk around the house and look up.
You'll have the drone photos of the finished roof for your records. They are useful if you sell the house, and useful if a storm ever raises the question of what the roof looked like before.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does roof installation cost in Blue Ash, OH?
A standard 15-square roof with no wood replacement runs about $10,000 to $14,000. If the decking needs replacing, a re-deck averages $4,000 to $6,000. When we can get into the attic, we inspect the sheathing first so there are fewer surprises.
When should I consider roof replacement in Blue Ash, OH?
When the shingles have lost most of their granules and a repair would cost about 15% of a new roof. Exposed matting and bare fiberglass are the late signs we check for.
What makes SWORD Roofing the best choice for Blue Ash roof replacement?
We educate instead of hard selling, a project manager runs every job, we document the work by drone, and we finish most roofs in a day.
How long does a typical roof installation take in Blue Ash?
Most of our roof replacements are finished in one day.
What roofing materials do you recommend for Blue Ash homes?
Owens Corning shingles. We offer Oakridge, TruDefinition Duration and TruDefinition Duration FLEX, and we'll walk you through what each one costs.
How do I know if I need roof repair or complete replacement?
We look at how much life the shingles have left and what the repair would cost. You'll get both options when both make sense. Our Blue Ash roof repair page explains how we decide.
Can I get new gutters at the same time as the roof?
Yes, and it's the easiest moment to do it. Gutters are 25% off when you bundle them with a roof replacement. See Blue Ash gutter installation.
Are you a roofing company with an office in Blue Ash?
Yes. Our Blue Ash office is at 6824 Ashfield Dr, Suite 200. We also have a main office on the east side of Cincinnati.
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Our Blue Ash office is at 6824 Ashfield Dr, Suite 200. The office team is in Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
Communities We Serve
- Amberley
- Ancor
- Anderson Township
- Arlington Heights
- Avondale
- Beckett Ridge
- Bellevue
- Bethany
- Bethel
- Brecon
- Cheviot
- Cleves
- Clifton
- Cold Spring
- Coldstream
- Columbia Tusculum
- Covington
- Dayton
- Deer Park
- Dry Ridge
- Dry Run
- Evendale
- Fairfax
- Fairfield
- Florence
- Forest Park
- Forestville
- Fort Mitchell
- Fort Thomas
- Glendale
- Goshen
- Greenhills
- Hamilton
- Harrison
- Highland Heights
- Hyde Park
- Indian Hill
- Kenwood
- Kettering
- Kings Mills
- Landen
- Lebanon
- Lincoln Heights
- Loveland Park
- Madeira
- Madisonville
- Maineville
- Mariemont
- Miamiville
- Middletown
- Montgomery
- Morrow
- Mount Repose
- Mt. Lookout
- Mt. Washington
- Mulberry
- Newport
- Newtown
- Norwood
- Oakley
- Olde West Chester
- Park Hills
- Plainville
- Pleasant Ridge
- Reading
- Remington
- Ross
- Sharonville
- Silverton
- South Lebanon
- Southgate
- Springdale
- St. Bernard
- Stonelick
- Symmes Township
- Terrace Park
- Villa Hills
- Walnut Hills
- Wetherington
- Wilder
- Withamsville
- Woodlawn
- Wyoming
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