The short answer
What Is a Roof Tune-Up?
A roof tune-up is a single visit that inspects, washes and repairs an asphalt shingle roof, then coats the whole roof, adding years before replacement.
Ours takes two to three hours with a two-person crew and ends with a six-year warranty from Dura-Foam.
- 43years in business
- 1983restoring roofs since
- 20,000+roofs
- 435836California license
- Freeroof inspection
- 6-Yearwarranty from Dura-Foam
What Does a Roof Tune-Up Include?
A roof tune-up includes seven steps: inspect, wash, repair flashings and skylights, replace damaged shingles, seal, coat, and a final check.
| Step | Roof Tune-Up | Coating Only |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect | Yes | Varies |
| Wash | Yes | Sometimes |
| Repair flashings and skylights | Yes | No |
| Replace damaged shingles | Yes | No |
| Seal | Yes | No |
| Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Final check | Yes | Varies |
- Coating only: 1 step
- Roof tune-up: 7 steps
Who Needs a Roof Tune-Up?
Homeowners with a worn but sound asphalt shingle roof need a roof tune-up, especially if they see curling, granule loss or leaks at flashings.
- Roof showing its age but with a solid deck
- Leaks around vents, chimneys or skylights
- Some cracked or curled shingles
- Quoted for replacement and want a second opinion
How Is a Roof Tune-Up Different From a Roof Coating?
A roof tune-up is different from a roof coating because it repairs the roof before coating it, while a coating alone repairs nothing.
Full details are on what a roof tune-up includes, step by step and roof coating for asphalt shingle roofs.
Roof Tune-Up FAQs
What is a roof tune-up in simple terms?
A roof tune-up is repairs plus a protective coating for a worn asphalt roof, in one visit.
How long does a roof tune-up take?
A roof tune-up takes two to three hours with a two-person crew.
How many years does a tune-up add?
A tune-up is backed by a six-year warranty from Dura-Foam, and many roofs last longer.
Does a tune-up include new shingles?
A tune-up includes replacing damaged shingles.
Does a tune-up include a wash?
A tune-up includes a low-pressure wash before repairs and coating.
Which roofs can get a tune-up?
Sound asphalt shingle roofs can get a tune-up.
Is a roof tune-up worth it?
A roof tune-up is worth it on a sound roof, because it adds years at a fraction of replacement.
Who backs the warranty?
Dura-Foam backs the warranty directly.
Is the inspection free?
The inspection is free.
Where do you do tune-ups?
We do tune-ups in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties.
See if your roof qualifies for a tune-up. The inspection is free.