Inspection
We find where the water is actually coming in, which is often not where the stain is.
Roofing
Roofing
in New Orleans
Repairs and full replacements. On a Gulf Coast roof the flashing and the fixings matter more than the shingle you pick.
What We Do
The Roof Comes First
On any renovation, the roof is the first thing we look at. There is no point putting money into plaster and floors while water is still getting into the structure.
Most leaks we get called to are not failed shingles. They are flashing at a valley, a chimney, or where a later addition was tied into the original roof and never detailed properly.
We will tell you when a repair is the right call. Not every roof that is leaking needs replacing.
Roofing sits outside most remodeling quotes, which is why it gets left until it leaks. We treat it as the first item, not the last.
- Leak investigation and repair
- Full roof replacement
- Flashing, valleys and penetrations
- Storm damage repair
- Decking replacement where it has failed
- Gutters and drainage tie in
What You Get
What a Roofing Job Covers
Tear Off
Old covering removed so the decking underneath can be seen rather than guessed at.
Decking Repair
Soft or rotten sheathing replaced. Putting a new roof over bad decking wastes the new roof.
Underlayment
The layer that actually keeps water out when wind drives rain under the covering.
Flashing
Valleys, chimneys, vents and wall junctions detailed properly. This is where most roofs fail.
Covering and Clean Up
New roof on, site cleared, and a magnet run over the yard for nails.
How It Works
Four Steps From Call to Finished
The same process on every job in the New Orleans metro, whether it is one room or the whole house.
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Free On-Site Walkthrough
We come to the property and look at the actual house. On older New Orleans homes that means checking settling, moisture and what sits behind the plaster before anyone quotes a number.
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Written Scope and Price
You get roofing written down: what is included, what is not, and what could change it. No charge and no obligation.
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One Crew, One Contact
Materials, trades and scheduling handled in house. You hear about problems the day we find them, not in a bill at the end.
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Walk It and Sign Off
We walk the finished work with you, write down anything you are not happy with, and fix it before the job is called complete.
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Recent Work
Architectural Shingle vs Metal: What Actually Changes for a New Orleans Roof
Architectural shingles are the most common roof in this city for a reason: they perform well, they’re a known quantity for repair, and most roofers can match or patch them without a full tear-off. A quality architectural shingle rated for high wind holds up through most storm seasons this region sees. Big Easy Renovations backs its roofing work with a 50 year non pro-rated warranty, a 10 year workmanship warranty, and 15 year unlimited wind coverage against named storms.
Metal roofing costs more up front and lasts longer with less maintenance, and it sheds water and handles wind differently than shingles do. It’s a legitimate option, especially on additions or outbuildings, but it changes the look of the roof, which matters more on a house in a historic district where roofing material can be part of what’s reviewed.
Neither material is automatically the right answer. The right one depends on how long you plan to stay in the house, what the roof looks like from the street, and whether the house is in a district where roofing changes need approval before the work starts.
Repair or Replace: What Actually Decides It
Granule loss, curling shingle edges, and shingles that are missing after a storm are all repair territory if the roof deck underneath is still sound and the damage is limited to a section, not the whole roof. A roofer can patch and blend repairs into an existing architectural shingle roof without it being obvious from the ground.
Age changes the math. A roof nearing the end of its expected life that also needs a repair is usually better replaced than patched, since a patch on an aging roof buys a shorter amount of time than the same money spent on a full replacement. Ask your roofer for a straight answer on where your roof sits, not just a quote for the repair you called about.
Decking rot is the detail that decides everything once the old roofing comes off. If there’s rot in the decking, it has to be replaced before new roofing goes down, and that’s not optional. A roofer who’s not surprised by this, and who has a clear process for pricing decking replacement when it’s found, is worth more than one who quotes low and hopes it doesn’t come up.
What the Warranty Actually Covers, and Why That Matters in This Climate
Roofs in this region take a beating from sun, humidity, and named storms most years, which is exactly why warranty terms matter more here than they do in a milder climate. Big Easy Renovations’ roofing warranty covers materials for 50 years on a non pro-rated basis, backs the installation with a 10 year workmanship warranty, and adds 15 years of unlimited wind coverage against named storms.
The workmanship warranty is the part homeowners overlook. Material failures are rare. Installation errors, like flashing that wasn’t sealed right around a chimney or vent pipe, are the more common cause of a leak, and that’s what a workmanship warranty actually protects against.
Ask any roofer you’re comparing quotes with exactly what their warranty covers and for how long, in writing, not as a verbal assurance. Wind coverage tied to named storms is a specific and useful detail in a hurricane prone region, and it’s worth confirming in the contract, not assuming it’s included.
Local Knowledge
What a Gulf Coast Roof Has to Survive
Heat, UV, ten inch rain events and storm season. A roof here ages faster than the same roof three states north, and it gets tested harder when the weather turns.
Wind uplift is decided by fixings and edge detail, not by the shingle brand on the wrapper. That is the part we do not cut.
- Storm seasonEdge detail and fixings specified for uplift, not just for looks
- Heavy rainValleys and flashing sized for the volume this city actually gets
- Heat and UVVentilation that lets a hot roof breathe instead of cooking from underneath
- Later additionsTie ins between original roof and rear additions, a common leak point
- Historic reviewCovering and detail chosen to meet the rules where they apply
Ready For a Straight Number?
Tell us what you want done. We will come look at the house and put it in writing.
They transformed my old kitchen into a modern space quickly and kept everything clean.
Lucas Rivera
They renovated our entire condo and the quality is top-tier. New flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting throughout.
Sophie Ruby
A full main floor renovation. Honest pricing, high-quality materials, and a very hardworking crew.
Zachary Bailey
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a repair or a full replacement?
Depends on the age of the covering and whether the decking underneath is sound. We will tell you when a repair is genuinely the right call. Replacing a roof that has years left in it is not a service.
Can you find a leak if I do not know where it is coming from?
Yes. Water travels along framing before it shows on a ceiling, so the stain is often nowhere near the entry point. Finding it properly is most of the work.
Are you certified by the roofing manufacturers?
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Do you do gutters at the same time?
Yes, and it is usually the sensible time to do it. Gutters and drainage decide where the water off your roof ends up. See drainage.
Is there a difference between renovation and remodeling?
In practice, no. People use both words for the same work, and we answer to either. If you want the longer version we wrote about it: renovating vs remodeling.
How often does a roof need replacing in New Orleans’ climate?
It depends on the material and how much storm exposure it’s had, not just its age on paper. Sun, humidity, and named storms all shorten roof life here compared to milder climates. A roofer can give you a realistic read on remaining life based on granule loss, decking condition, and storm history.
Is metal roofing better than shingles for wind resistance?
Metal and high wind rated architectural shingles both perform well when installed correctly. The bigger factor in wind performance is usually installation quality and fastening, not just the material itself. Big Easy Renovations’ shingle roofs carry 15 year unlimited wind coverage against named storms.
What does a roofing workmanship warranty actually cover?
A workmanship warranty covers problems caused by how the roof was installed, like improperly sealed flashing around vents or chimneys, which is a more common cause of leaks than material failure. Big Easy Renovations backs installation with a 10 year workmanship warranty on top of the material warranty.
Cities We Serve
Roofing Across the New Orleans Metro
Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and Tangipahoa parishes, and out to Baton Rouge.
- New Orleans
- Metairie
- Kenner
- Gretna
- Slidell
- Covington
- Mandeville
- Madisonville
- LaPlace
- Hammond
- St Rose
- Baton Rouge
Not listed? Call 504-470-0455. We cover most of the metro and the Northshore.
Explore Our Services
What Else We Do
One contractor, inside and out, across the New Orleans metro and the Northshore.
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Related Services
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Siding repair and replacement that keeps weather out and suits the age of the house.
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Learn MoreWhere We Are
Based on Magazine Street
We work out of 3436 Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans, which puts most of the metro within a short run and the Northshore inside an easy morning.
- Address3436 Magazine Street #120-D
New Orleans, LA 70115 - Phone504-470-0455
- HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
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New Orleans, LA 70115 - HoursMonday to Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm