Prescott Roofing Company

Arizona Roofers is a licensed Arizona roofing contractor (ROC#356304 and ROC#356639) providing roof repair, roof replacement and free on-roof inspections in the City of Prescott. We work on everything from Victorian homes near the Courthouse Plaza to tile and shingle roofs in the newer golf communities, and we answer calls 24/7.

Prescott sits a little above 5,300 feet, roughly 1,500 feet lower than Flagstaff, and that difference shows on the roof. Seasonal snowfall averages only around 10 inches, so heavy snow load is rarely the main issue. Instead, Prescott roofs wear from hard monsoon storms with hail, a long freeze season, the age and complexity of its historic houses, and wildfire risk where neighborhoods meet the Prescott National Forest. Explore all our Arizona roofing services for the full picture.

Roofing services in Prescott

Repairs on historic and older Prescott homes

Prescott has 809 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and many Victorian-style homes. Their steep gables, dormers, turrets and brick chimneys create dozens of flashing joints, and that is where most leaks start. We repair them in a way that respects the house, document every step with photos and quote the work in writing. See our professional roof repair service and our guide to roof ridge repair.

Roof replacement in Prescott

Outside the historic core, many Prescott homes have asphalt shingle roofs that have taken years of hail and high-altitude UV. When it is time to replace, we talk through architectural shingles, impact-rated shingles, metal and tile based on your neighborhood, budget and fire exposure. Details are on our roof replacement page and in our comparison of architectural vs composite shingles.

New roof installation

Custom builds in the granite country around the Dells and on forested lots south of town often have complex roof lines and steep pitches. Our roof installation crews work with your builder from the framing stage, and we install asphalt shingle roofing, metal and tile.

Inspections for buyers, sellers and retirees

Prescott’s 2020 median age was just over 60, and many buyers are relocating retirees who want to know what they are taking on. A free on-roof inspection covers shingles, flashing, chimneys, vents and the attic, with a written report you can use in negotiations.

Downtown commercial buildings

Many of the older commercial buildings around Whiskey Row and the plaza have low-slope roofs hidden behind parapets and cornices. We repair and replace those membranes through our commercial roofing services, with care for the historic masonry around them.

Hail and wind claims

Prescott’s monsoon brings wind, hail and heavy rain. After a storm we photograph damage before any repair and can meet the adjuster on site. Start with our guide to denied roof insurance claims in Arizona if your insurer has already said no.

What Prescott roofs face

Prescott’s climate is milder than people expect. It gets about 16.5 inches of precipitation a year, the average freezing season runs from late October to the beginning of May, and temperatures swing nearly 30 degrees between day and night. Here is what that means for a roof:

• Hail from summer storms. Monsoon cells bring hail that bruises shingles and dents soft metals. Look at our hail damage photo guide to see what to look for.
• Big daily temperature swings. Roofing materials expand in the afternoon sun and contract on cold nights, which works sealant loose around chimneys, skylights and vents.
• Winter freeze with light snow. Snow usually melts within days, but water that refreezes in cracked flashing or under lifted shingles opens gaps over the winter.
• Wildfire risk. Fires such as the 2017 Goodwin Fire in the Bradshaw Mountains are a reminder for homes near the forest. Class A roof coverings and ember-resistant venting are worth considering.
• Old-house quirks. Historic homes may have skip sheathing, multiple overlays or chimney flashing that has been tarred over for decades.

Prescott neighborhoods we work in

Prescott’s residential ZIP codes are 86301, 86303 and 86305.

Permits, historic districts and HOAs in Prescott

The City of Prescott issues building permits inside city limits. Areas such as Williamson Valley and other places with a Prescott mailing address may fall under Yavapai County instead. We confirm the jurisdiction and pull permits wherever they are required.

Prescott has 12 historic districts on the National Register. If your home is in one, ask whether any local review applies before you change roofing materials or colors, and we will help you find out. Gated golf communities such as Prescott Lakes and Hassayampa Village have architectural committees that approve roof materials and colors.

Choosing a roofer in Prescott

• Check the ROC. Arizona requires an R-42 licence for residential roofing, C-42 for commercial and CR-42 for both. Any homeowner can look a contractor up at roc.az.gov.
• Watch for hail chasers. Out-of-area crews often appear after a big storm. Under A.R.S. § 32-1158.02 you may cancel an insurance-contingent roofing contract, and the roofer cannot negotiate your claim with the insurer.
• Ask about historic experience. If you own an older home, ask to see how the contractor would flash a brick chimney or a dormer wall.
• Get photos and a written scope. Our article on choosing a roofing contractor lists more questions worth asking.

What a Prescott roof costs

We do not guess at prices over the phone. For context before your inspection, read the Arizona roof replacement cost guide, try our roof calculator, or read about roof financing.

Other northern Arizona areas we serve

Just east of town we also serve Prescott Valley roof repair and replacement, and up the mountain we handle roofing in Flagstaff. The Arizona roofing services hub lists all of our locations.

More Prescott roofing guides

• Roof repair in Prescott
• Roof permits in Arizona, city by city
• HOA roof replacement and approval in Arizona