Rome, NY
Roofing Contractor in Rome, NY
315 Roofing replaces and repairs asphalt shingle roofs on houses in Rome and the countryside around it. Each job begins with a free inspection, photos of the problems we find, and a written quote within 24 hours.
- Free roof inspection
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- 5.0Google rating
- 10-yearWorkmanship warranty
- 24 hoursWritten quote after a free inspection
The short answer
Yes, 315 Roofing works in Rome, NY. We replace and repair asphalt shingle roofs on homes in the city and the rural roads around it. The inspection costs nothing, you see photos of what we found, and a written quote follows within 24 hours. The roofs we install carry a 10-year workmanship warranty.
- Rome-area homeowners have hired us
- Photos from every inspection
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
Services in Rome
Roofing services for Rome homeowners
Each of these services is available to houses in Rome and the towns that surround it.
Roof Replacement in RomeTear-off down to the deck, then a full asphalt shingle system.Roof Replacement 
Roof Repair in RomeLeaks, missing shingles, flashing and ice dam damage.Roof Repair 
New Roof Installation in RomeShingle roofs for additions, garages and new builds.New Roof Installation 
Storm Damage Repair in RomeWind, hail and ice damage found, photographed and fixed.Storm Damage Repair 
Roof Inspection in RomeA free inspection with photos and a written quote.Roof Inspection
Working in Rome
How we approach roofs in Rome
Rome is a city in Oneida County, north-west of Utica, and it sits inside our service area. Homeowners in the Rome area have hired 315 Roofing for their roofs. One of them wrote on Google that they asked three companies for estimates before deciding; that review appears further down this page.
Rome shares the long upstate winter with the rest of the Mohawk Valley, but it lies further toward Lake Ontario than Utica does, closer to the path of the lake-effect snow bands. A wet, heavy snowpack that stays on a roof for weeks loads the decking underneath and gives ice dams plenty of time to build along the eaves.
The houses here cover a wide range. Close to the center of the city there are many older homes built near one another, often with steep roofs, dormers and chimneys.
Further out you find mid-century houses with lower, simpler rooflines, and beyond those, farmhouses, barns turned garages and newer builds on larger lots. A roof on each of those wears out in its own pattern.
An older roof close to downtown might carry two or three layers of shingles and original plank decking that has taken decades of snow. A ranch house further out may have one layer but poor attic ventilation, which is the root of most ice dam trouble. That is why we look before we price anything.
During an inspection in Rome we check the shingles, the flashing at chimneys and walls, the valleys, the pipe boots and the gutters, and we look at the attic where we can reach it. Everything we see gets photographed. You get those pictures, a plain explanation of what they show, and a written quote within 24 hours.
Common problems
Roof problems we see around Rome
These are the problems that winters north-west of Utica tend to leave on asphalt shingle roofs.
Ice dams along the eaves
Snow melts over a warm attic, runs down the roof and refreezes at the cold overhang. The ridge of ice holds back meltwater, which then works up under the shingles and comes through ceilings and around window frames.
A soft deck under a long snow load
Weeks of packed snow keep the roof wet. On older homes the plywood or plank deck can soften and rot, which shows up as a dip in the roofline or a spongy spot underfoot.
Shingles lifted by spring wind
Open fields around the edges of Rome let wind build speed before it reaches a house. Shingles that have lost their seal lift, crease and tear loose, usually a few at a time along the rake edges and the ridge.
Leaks at chimneys and side walls
Flashing where a roof meets a chimney or a wall loosens as the house expands and contracts through freeze-thaw cycles. It causes many leaks on roofs whose shingles still look good from the street.
Worn-out shingles on older houses
Granules collecting in the gutters, curled tabs and bare patches mean the shingles are finished. Many older roofs around the city also carry more than one layer, and every layer has to come off when the roof is replaced.
Local knowledge
What Rome homeowners should know about their roof
Winter decides how long a roof lasts in Rome, but the damage usually starts in the fall. Leaves and twigs fill the gutters and valleys, the first snow lands on top of them, and meltwater has nowhere to drain.
By late winter it shows up as a brown stain on a bedroom ceiling or a drip at a window. Cleaning the gutters before the first storm and keeping attic vents clear go a long way toward preventing ice dams.
When a roof is past saving, a full roof replacement rebuilds it from the wood up. We strip every old layer, replace soft or rotted boards, and lay ice and water shield along the eaves and through the valleys before the new architectural shingles go on.
That self-sealing membrane is what keeps ice dam water off the deck in a Rome winter.
If you are comparing roofers in Rome, put the same four questions to each of them: will they tear off or lay over, will they replace the flashing, what does the warranty cover, and will they show you what they found.
Our written quote spells out the tear-off, the flashing and the materials, the photos show what we found, and the installation carries a 10-year workmanship warranty. Elsewhere in the area we also roof homes in Clinton and Herkimer.
What homeowners say about 315 Roofing
“Searched out roofing companies in the Rome area, had three companies come and give me estimates on the roofing. 315 roofing came in very close to what we had budgeted for and quoted price for entire roof.”
“315 Roofing replaced my roof and made the whole process way easier than I expected. Vlad was easy to communicate with and very professional. His crew showed up as scheduled and got the job done fast.”
“315 Roofing LLC did an amazing job on my roof. Vlad was great to work with from start to finish — professional, honest, and easy to communicate with. His crew showed up on time, worked hard, and paid attention to every detail.”
Roofing questions from Rome homeowners
Do you work in Rome, NY?
Yes. Rome is part of our service area, and homeowners in the Rome area have hired us for roof work. We cover the city itself and the towns and countryside around it in Oneida County.
Is the roof inspection free for homes in Rome?
It is. We come out, inspect the roof, photograph what we find and go through the pictures with you. There is no charge and no obligation, and you will have a written quote within 24 hours of the visit.
How do I know whether my Rome roof needs a repair or a replacement?
A handful of missing shingles or one leak at a chimney is usually a repair. Curling across large areas, heavy granule loss, a soft deck or leaks in several rooms usually point to a replacement. The inspection photos make the difference easy to see, and if a repair will do the job, we say so.
Can ice dams on a house in Rome be stopped?
Ice dams form when heat escapes into the attic and melts snow on the roof. The lasting answer is ventilation that keeps the roof deck cold, ice and water shield along the eaves underneath the shingles, and gutters that drain. We look at all three during the inspection and tell you which one is the problem.
What kind of shingles do you put on homes in Rome?
Architectural asphalt shingles. They are thicker and more dimensional than the older flat three-tab style and stand up to wind better. Asphalt shingle roofing on homes is the work we do, and we go over colors with you before anything is scheduled.
Will you take off my old shingles or roof over them?
Every replacement we do is a full tear-off. Laying new shingles over old ones hides a damaged deck, adds weight and shortens the life of the new roof. Taking everything off lets us find and replace the bad wood before the new roof goes on.
What does your workmanship warranty cover?
The 10-year workmanship warranty is ours and covers how the roof was installed. If something fails in those ten years because of our installation, we come back and fix it. The shingles also carry a separate manufacturer's warranty on the material itself.
How soon can work start on a roof in Rome?
It depends on the time of year and how much work is already booked. The written quote you receive after the inspection includes an expected schedule for your roof, based on its size, its pitch and how much of the deck needs work.
Other towns we serve near Rome
Also serving Utica, Marcy, Frankfort, Ilion, Little Falls, Yorkville, Oriskany, Deerfield, Schuyler.
Nearby
Coming to Rome from nearby towns
From Oriskany
About 7.3 miles to Rome in a straight line (not a drive time).
Oriskany sits between Utica and Rome in the Mohawk Valley, with farmland and small neighborhoods on the way.
From Marcy
About 11.6 miles to Rome in a straight line (not a drive time).
Marcy lies north of Utica, and the country between it and Rome is a mix of open fields and scattered homes.
From Whitesboro
About 10.4 miles to Rome in a straight line (not a drive time).
Whitesboro is a village on the western side of the Utica area, on the valley side facing toward Rome.
Book a roof inspection in Rome
Tell us about your Rome roof and we will set up a free inspection with photos and a written quote.