Roofing Contractors in
Boise, ID
Roof repair, replacement and emergency work across Ada County and the Treasure Valley
Most Boise homeowners don’t call a roofer until something’s already wrong. A shingle in the driveway after a March windstorm. A brown ring on the ceiling. An insurance letter that mentions “roof condition” and doesn’t explain what that means.
We’ll tell you what’s actually wrong, what the City of Boise requires, and what it costs — in writing, before anyone gets on a ladder.
We Get On The Roof
A real inspection before the estimate.
Local to Boise
Ada County and the Treasure Valley only. We don’t chase storms out of state.
Fast Response
Same or next-day on active leaks. Emergency tarping any hour.
Free Estimates
Written scope and estimate, no obligation, no expiring discount.
We Get On The Roof
Not a drone, not a satellite image. We inspect the roof properly.
Boise roofing services
Boise roof repair, roof replacement, roof installation, roof maintenance and emergency roof repair across Ada County — plus the parts most roofers skip.
Roof Repair Boise & Ada County
Leaks, blown-off shingles, failed pipe boots, flashing and valleys. Roof leak repair is about finding the source, not patching the stain — a ceiling mark is rarely directly under the hole. Plenty of jobs run well under the top of this range.
Roof repair details →Roof Replacement Boise & Treasure Valley
Full tear-off and reroof. Steep, cut-up or multi-faceted rooflines run higher. We check layers and decking on the roof, not from an aerial photo — because that’s what actually moves your price.
Roof replacement details →Emergency Roof Repair Boise
Roof open, active leak, tree limb through the deck. We tarp it first and work out the permanent repair afterward. Don’t wait for the rain to stop — water gets into insulation and drywall fast.
Emergency roofing details →Storm & Wind Damage Repair
Spring fronts push 40–60 mph gusts across the valley. Wind damage is what takes shingles off in Boise — lifted tabs, creased shingles, stripped ridge caps. We photograph and document it properly for your insurance claim.
Storm damage details →Roof Inspection & Roof Maintenance
On the roof, in the attic, photographed — including the parts that are fine. Annual maintenance covers sealant and flashing checks, debris and moss clearing, and small repairs before they become leaks.
Inspection details →We also handle:
Roof installation and new construction · attic ventilation and ridge vent conversion · gutters, guards and cleaning · metal roofing · commercial roofing Boise and Meridian · tile, slate and flat roofing · skylights · soffit and fascia repair
Why Boise homeowners hire us
There are a lot of roofing contractors Boise homeowners can call. Here’s what actually separates us.
We get on the roof
No drone-only inspections, no satellite estimates. Satellite tools cannot tell how many layers are on your roof — and that single fact is often the biggest variable in your price. Anyone quoting from an aerial image is guessing at the thing that matters most.
We know what the city actually requires
Permit 428, the two-layer cap, the eave protection spec, and the Class A requirement in the foothills. Not as marketing — because it’s the difference between a roof that passes inspection and one that doesn’t.
We put the whole scope in writing first
Materials, timeline, what happens if we find bad decking, and the price. Approved before we start. No change order lands on your invoice that you didn’t authorise.
We’ll talk you out of a replacement
If a repair buys you five more years, that’s what we’ll tell you and that’s what we’ll put in writing. We’d rather do your repair now and your roof in 2031 than sell you something you didn’t need.
You can verify every claim we make
Registration number, insurance certificates, manufacturer certifications. Look us up before you hire us — details in the About section below.
How it works
Contact us
Call 1 (208) 702-6473 or request a time online. Tell us what you’re seeing. If it’s an active leak with weather coming, say so — that changes where you land in the schedule.
Get your quote
We come out, get on the roof and into the attic, and photograph everything. Usually 45–60 minutes. You get a written scope and estimate — no expiring discount, no pressure to sign today.
Get the job done
Most Boise roofs finish in a single day. We call the day before to confirm, protect your landscaping before anything comes off, magnetic-sweep for nails every evening, and walk the finished roof with you.
Serving Boise & surrounding areas
Different parts of this city have genuinely different roofs. Here’s what we run into where.
North End & Hyde Park
Bungalows, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival and Ranch homes, most inside the historic district designated in 1994. Complex valleys, low-slope porch roofs, heavy canopy along Harrison Boulevard. Narrow lots and rear alleys mean we stage from the alley where we can. Moss on north slopes is common here and almost nowhere else in town.
North End roofing →Boise Foothills, The Highlands & Boise Heights
WUI overlay territory. Class A requirements, hillside access, high wind exposure, and the insurance pressure explained below. If you’re up Bogus Basin Road or off Table Rock, this one’s for you.
Foothills roofing →East End & Warm Springs
Older housing stock, historic character, mature trees, and some of the most complicated rooflines in the city.
East End roofing →The Bench
Central Bench, Depot Bench, Morris Hill, Vista. Mid-century ranch and 1940s–50s bungalows on larger lots. This is where the two-layer cap bites hardest — a lot of these homes are already on their second roof.
Bench roofing →South Boise, Southeast Boise, Harris Ranch & Columbia Village
Built out roughly 20–40 years ago plus newer sections near the Greenbelt. First-generation roofs are hitting replacement age across this whole area right now.
Southeast Boise roofing →West & Southwest Boise, West Cloverdale
Newer than the Bench, aging faster than owners expect. Builder-grade shingles from the growth years are showing it.
West Boise roofing →Northwest Boise, Collister & Hidden Springs
Mixed stock with mature trees near Veterans Park and Pierce Park, plus the foothills-adjacent development north of town.
Northwest Boise roofing →Ada County roofers — and the wider Treasure Valley
As Ada County roofing contractors we work across:
Each city runs its own permitting. Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell all have their own requirements and inspection processes, and we handle the paperwork wherever the job is.
We don’t claim to serve McCall, Twin Falls, Sun Valley or northern Idaho. If you’re up there we’ll say so and point you toward someone local.
Local knowledge is the whole job
Why Boise roofs fail — and it isn’t hail
If you’ve read roofing advice online, you’ve read a lot about hail. That advice was written for Denver or Dallas. Boise is a wind market.
Wind — 40–60 mph spring gusts
Average wind speed here is modest, but spring frontal systems drive gusts through the valley and up against the foothills. That’s what lifts tabs, creases shingles and strips ridge caps.
Freeze–thaw — about 21 inches of snow a year
Spread over roughly five months, December heaviest at around 7 inches. It isn’t the load that hurts, it’s the cycling: melt runs to a cold eave and refreezes. That’s how ice dams start, and why eave protection matters more here than raw snow tonnage.
UV and dryness — about 13 inches of precipitation a year
Cold semi-arid climate, under a third of the national average. Humidity swings from roughly 75% in January to 25–30% in July. Combined with high-desert UV at ~2,700 feet, it’s brutal on asphalt binder and sealant strips.
Thermal cycling — roughly 70-degree annual swing
From about 24°F in winter to 93°F in summer. Every material expands and contracts through that range, every year. Fasteners back out. Flashing separates. Sealant goes brittle.
Boise Roofing
the Treasure Valley
Boise Roofing has been roofing in the Treasure Valley for 25 years.
What we find, what we fix, and what it costs
Common problems we see in Boise
Failed pipe boots
The single most common leak point we find. A roof that looks perfect from the street can be failing at four rubber collars nobody has ever looked at.
Wind-lifted and creased shingles
After a spring front, tabs lift and reseal in the wrong position. From the ground it looks fine. From the roof it’s obvious.
Ice dam damage at the eaves
Interior ceiling staining in winter is usually a ventilation and eave-protection problem, not a shingle problem.
Granule loss
Granules in the gutter after a windstorm can be normal shedding on an older roof or genuine impact damage. It needs eyes on it either way.
Flashing and valley failure
Chimneys, skylights, sidewalls and valleys — where two planes meet is where water finds a way in.
Rotten decking
Usually invisible until tear-off. We price it per sheet up front so it isn’t a surprise.
Bathroom fans venting into the attic
More common than you’d think, and a genuine moisture problem in a Boise winter.
What the City of Boise actually requires
Almost nobody explains this, and it changes what your roof costs.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Boise?
Yes. The City requires a permit for residential reroofing — permit type 428, Residential Roofing, Siding and Windows. Your contractor normally pulls it. Under Idaho Code 54-5205, the building department has to ask for a contractor registration number before issuing one.
Can I put a second layer over my old roof?
Sometimes — but not a third. The City of Boise permit application caps roofing at a maximum of two layers. If you already have two, you’re doing a full tear-off.
What does the code require at the eaves?
Ice and water shield extending 24 inches upslope past the exterior heated wall line — and 36 inches on pitches of 8/12 and steeper.
If you’re in the Foothills, the rules are different
Boise operates a Wildland-Urban Interface Overlay (WUI-O) zoning district. Roofs in WUI zones must have a Class A roof covering or Class A roof assembly.
Emergency and same-day service
Active leak, storm damage, tree limb through the deck — call 1 (208) 702-6473. If weather is coming we tarp first and sort the permanent repair afterward.
Insurance claims: the part nobody explains
ACV vs RCV is the whole ballgame. Some policies pay replacement cost value. Others pay actual cash value after depreciation.
Many carriers have been moving older roofs from RCV to ACV. Read your declarations page before you file.
What moves the number
Architectural shingles run roughly $400–$750 per square installed, depending on tier.
Boise roofing FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Boise homeowners ask us most about roof replacement, repairs, permits, insurance and local requirements.
01 How much does a roof replacement cost in Boise?
Most Boise homes land between $10,000 and $15,000 for a full tear-off and replacement. Larger or steeper rooflines run $15,000–$25,000, and complex or premium jobs go higher. Repairs typically run $1,000–$5,000. Your number depends on size, pitch, how many layers come off, decking condition, and whether you’re in the WUI overlay.
02 Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Boise?
Yes. The City of Boise requires permit type 428 for residential roofing, siding and windows. Your contractor normally pulls it. The same application caps your roof at a maximum of two layers.
03 Can I put a new roof over my existing shingles?
Only if you’re currently on one layer. Boise allows a maximum of two layers, so if you already have two you’re doing a full tear-off. Nobody can tell how many layers you have from a satellite image — it takes a physical inspection.
04 Am I in the Boise WUI overlay, and what does that change?
If you’re in the foothills, quite possibly. The WUI-O district covers mapped foothills risk areas, and under Fire Prevention Code section 4908 those roofs need a Class A covering or assembly. Call us with your address and we’ll check the city map with you.
05 Are you licensed to do roofing in Idaho?
Idaho doesn’t issue a roofing license — there’s no roofing trade exam in this state. What’s required is registration with the Idaho Contractors Board for work over $2,000, plus general liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence and workers’ comp. Ours is [RCE-#####]. Verify it before you hire us.
06 How long does a roof replacement take?
Most Boise roofs finish in one day. Larger, steeper or multi-faceted roofs take two. Weather and decking surprises are the two things that extend it, and we’ll tell you the moment either happens.
07 Is your roof inspection really free?
Yes, with no obligation. We get on the roof, photograph what we find, check your attic, and give you a written assessment. If your roof is fine, we’ll tell you it’s fine.
08 Who do I call when my roof is leaking right now?
Call 1 (208) 702-6473 . If weather is coming we’ll tarp it first and work out the permanent repair afterward. Don’t wait for the rain to stop — active water gets into insulation and drywall fast.
09 My insurance company said the damage isn’t covered. Is that final?
Not necessarily. Damage gets missed — particularly wind damage, which is subtler than hail. A second, thorough inspection sometimes finds what the first one didn’t. Bring us the adjuster’s report.
10 What’s the difference between ACV and RCV on a roof claim?
RCV pays what it costs to replace your roof today. ACV pays that minus depreciation for the roof’s age, which on an older roof can be dramatically less. Check your declarations page and look for a Roof Payment Schedule endorsement, which caps payouts by roof age.
11 Do you repair hail damage?
We do, but it’s not the main event in Boise. Wind damage is. Spring gusts of 40–60 mph cause far more roof damage here than hailstorms do. If a roofer is leading with hail, they may be running a playbook imported from another market.
12 When is the best time of year to replace a roof in Boise?
July and August are the driest months and most reliable for scheduling — Boise averages under half an inch of precipitation in July. They’re also the busiest, so book early. Spring and fall work well and often schedule faster. We install in winter when weather allows; the limitation is temperature and moisture, not the calendar.
13 When should I get my roof inspected in Boise?
Twice a year is ideal — spring, after the wind season, to check for lifted shingles and ice-dam damage at the eaves; and fall, before the snow, to catch anything that will become a winter leak. If we could only do one we’d pick fall. Fixing a problem in October is far cheaper than finding it in January.
14 What areas do you cover?
Boise and all of Ada County — ZIP codes 83702 through 83716 — plus Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Kuna, Star, Garden City, Middleton and Mountain Home. We don’t work McCall, Twin Falls or northern Idaho.
Need a roofer in Boise?
We’ll come out, get on the roof, photograph everything, and hand you a written scope and estimate. No obligation, no pressure, no expiring discount.