Tri-Cities Roofing
Roofing in Kennewick, WA
GAF Certified re-roofs and repairs for Kennewick homes, built for Tri-Cities wind, summer heat and the city's ice-shield rule.
Pantoja's Construction does roofing in Kennewick, WA: full re-roofs, leak and wind repairs, and insurance claim work for homes across the Tri-Cities. We are a GAF Certified, family-owned roofing and siding contractor, and we come to you. There is no Kennewick office to visit and you do not need one: we meet you at your house, walk the roof and hand you a written price.
Kennewick roofs work hard. Wind comes across the Columbia Basin and pulls at every shingle edge, the summer sun bakes the attic, and winter brings enough freeze and thaw that the city requires ice-shield underlayment. A roof that lasts here is not about the shingle brand alone. It comes down to how the roof is nailed, sealed and ventilated, and that is where we spend our attention.
What Kennewick's Weather Does to a Roof
The City of Kennewick publishes the climate numbers every new roof in town is designed around. Here is what they mean on your house.
Wind: designed for a 110 mph gust
The city's design criteria set a 110 mph wind speed (3-second gust) for houses, and strong winds and spring and fall dust storms are part of life here. We use high-wind nailing, sealed starter strips at the eaves and rakes, and wind-rated ridge cap, so the edges stay down when a front comes through.
Ice shield is required, not optional
Kennewick rates its weathering as Severe and states that ice-shield underlayment is required because of occasional severe conditions. Every Kennewick re-roof we price includes ice and water barrier at the eaves and in the valleys, where melting snow and wind-driven rain try to back up under the shingles.
Summer heat and about 225 clear days
The city lists a 101°F summer design temperature and an average of 225 clear days a year, mostly from April to November. Sun ages shingles from the top and attic heat ages them from below, so balanced intake and ridge ventilation is part of every roof we build here.
Snow load: modest, but the deck still matters
Kennewick's roof and ground snow load is 20 psf, lighter than the higher parts of Yakima. The bigger risk on older Kennewick homes is soft or delaminated decking, which we check board by board during every tear-off.
Source: City of Kennewick Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (Building Safety Division, revised 2024).
Kennewick Re-Roof Permits and the Two-Layer Rule
Kennewick's Building Safety Division, at 210 W. 6th Avenue, handles building permits, and re-roofs show up on the city's monthly permit reports all the time. The city's building FAQ also answers a question we hear a lot: the residential and building codes allow a maximum of two layers of roofing on any structure. If your house already has two layers, a tear-off is the only option, not just the better one.
We check with the City of Kennewick Building Safety Division and pull the permit when one is required, so the inspection, the ice-shield detail and the paperwork are handled before the crew shows up. Even where an overlay is allowed, we usually recommend a tear-off: it is the only way to see and fix the deck, and it is how GAF wants its systems installed.
Kennewick Neighborhoods We Serve
- Southridge
- Kennewick Highlands
- Historic Downtown
- Vista
- Finley
We roof homes all over Kennewick, from the newer streets in Southridge to the older houses in the Highlands and around Historic Downtown near Clover Island, and out to Finley. We work in the Tri-Cities every week, so fitting a free roof walk into your schedule is easy. While we are in town we also roof homes in Pasco and Richland.
What a Kennewick Re-Roof Includes
- Free roof inspection with photos and a written price
- Full tear-off down to the deck, soft boards replaced
- Ice and water barrier at eaves and valleys, plus synthetic underlayment
- New flashing at walls, chimneys, pipes and vents
- Intake and ridge ventilation balanced for your attic
- GAF shingles or metal panels installed to manufacturer spec
- Permit check, and the permit pulled when one is required
- Magnetic nail sweep, haul-away and a final walkthrough
How a Re-Roof Works With Us
- 1
Free Roof Walk
We inspect the roof and attic, take photos and measure. You see what we see.
- 2
Written Price
A clear written estimate with options, plus any offer savings the job qualifies for.
- 3
Permit and Schedule
We check the permit rules for your address, pull it when required and give you dates.
- 4
Build and Walkthrough
Most homes take 1 to 3 days. Then a nail sweep and a walk around the finished roof with you.
Up To $1,000 Off A New Roof or Repair
Right now, qualifying roofing jobs in Kennewick can save up to $1,000: $500 off qualifying new-roof or roof-repair projects under $20,000, and $1,000 off qualifying projects of $20,000 or more, taken off the written price. Not every project qualifies, so ask when you book your free inspection.
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★★★★★
“The night after they finished installing my new roof, we had wind gusts up to 60 mph, and there was absolutely no damage. Fernando even came out the next day to personally check on everything, which I really appreciated.”
Why Homeowners Choose Pantoja's Construction
- GAF Certified installers, so enhanced manufacturer warranties are available on qualifying roofs
- 20+ years of hands-on roofing experience, family-owned
- A written price before work starts, with no surprises after
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington, Oregon and Idaho
Keep Reading
Start with our roofing services overview, or go straight to full roof replacement. If wind already did damage, our insurance claim help covers photos, the adjuster meeting and the rebuild. Ready for a number? Book a free roof inspection.
Kennewick Roofing Questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Kennewick?
Usually, yes. Kennewick's Building Safety Division issues re-roof permits, and the code limits any structure to two layers of roofing. We check the requirement for your address with the city and pull the permit when one is required, so you do not have to deal with it.
Can you put new shingles over my old roof in Kennewick?
Only if there is a single layer now, because the code allows a maximum of two layers on any structure. We usually recommend a full tear-off anyway, so we can inspect and repair the deck and install the ice shield the city requires.
What roof holds up best to Kennewick wind?
A properly nailed architectural shingle roof and a metal roof both do well. What matters most is the installation: high-wind nailing, sealed starter strips at every edge and wind-rated ridge cap. We install to GAF specifications so the wind coverage in the warranty applies.
Do you have an office in Kennewick?
No. We serve the whole Tri-Cities and come to your home for the free inspection and the work, so you never need to drive anywhere.
Does the up to $1,000 offer apply in Kennewick?
Yes, for qualifying jobs. Projects under $20,000 can get $500 off and projects of $20,000 or more can get $1,000 off the written price. Not every project qualifies, and we confirm it on your written estimate.