If you’re reading this, it probably sounds like this
- “I know it needs replacing. I just don’t want to pay peak-season prices.”
- “Can they even put a roof on when it’s cold out?”
- “Every winter special I’ve seen looks like a gimmick.”
- “I’d like it done before the spring rain, not after.”
Fair on every count. Here’s the straight version: why winter costs less, when it works, and when it doesn’t.
5 things to know about a winter roof in Connecticut
Why it costs less
January to March is the slow season for roofing crews. Keeping our crews working through it costs less than the spring rush, so those weeks are priced lower.
Yes, roofs go on in winter
Crews work on dry days, clear snow and ice before tear-off, and handle the stiffer shingles with more care. Days are shorter, so a job can take an extra day.
Shingles still seal properly
Adhesive strips need warmth to seal, so in the cold crews hand-seal shingles where the manufacturer calls for it.
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Bad weather moves the start, not the price
If a week’s weather won’t allow a proper install, we call before your week to move the start, and your price stays the same.
Some roofs should wait for spring
A steep, complicated roof, or a designer shingle that’s harder to handle in the cold, can be better in a spring week. Your technician will tell you.
Is winter right for your roof?
A good fit for winter
- Your roof has another season in it and you want the lower price
- You want it done before a spring insurance or sale deadline
- A leak that shouldn’t wait for spring
Better in spring
- A steep, complicated roof
- Designer shingles that are harder to handle in the cold
- No flexibility at all on the start date