Roofers in Cranberry Township, PA
Cranberry Township lies just over the Butler County line, along US 19, PA 228 and I-79, with Brush Creek winding through and neighborhoods such as Fernway and Fox Run. Much of it went up in the decades after the highways arrived, and those first roofs are coming due.
Metal or shingles for the next roof
When the first roof on a newer house wears out, most owners put shingles back on. That is a sound choice, but it is worth pricing standing seam metal at the same time, especially if you plan to stay. Metal costs more up front, usually $14 to $22 per square foot here, against $10,000 to $20,000 for most shingle roofs, and it commonly lasts 40 to 70 years.
Some owners split the difference, with shingles on the main roof and metal over a front porch, where it shows and where snow slides clear. Others go metal everywhere. Our metal roofing page explains the panel types and trim.
If your plan has a homeowners association, check its rules on roof material and color before you decide, and bring the product sheet and a color sample to the board.
Areas we cover in Cranberry Township
- Fernway
- Fox Run
- Near Cranberry Park
- Near North Boundary Park
- Near Graham Park
- Along Route 19 and Route 228
What our roofers do in Cranberry Township
Here is everything our crew handles for homes and buildings in Cranberry Township.
- repairs from our Pittsburgh roofers
- new roofs from our roofers
- help with roof leaks
- emergency roofers
- slate roofers in Pittsburgh
- rowhouse rubber roofs
- metal roofing in Pittsburgh
- small commercial roofs
- seamless gutters in Pittsburgh
- soffit and fascia work
- roof inspection in Pittsburgh
- ice dam removal
- roof ventilation
Planning a roof job in Cranberry Township
Cranberry is in Butler County, not Allegheny County. Driveways usually leave room for a dumpster, but tell us if your HOA limits where it can sit or for how long. For permit questions your contact is the township. We check what your job needs before we start.
For budgets and decisions, see our metal roof vs shingles guide.
Questions for roofers in Cranberry Township
Is a metal roof installed over shingles?
It can be in some cases, but tearing off the old shingles first is usually better. It lets the roofer check the deck, fix soft boards and lay proper underlayment.
Do metal roofs require maintenance?
Very little. Check the fasteners and the sealant at the flashing every few years, keep gutters clear and rinse off debris. Standing seam hides its fasteners, so it needs even less.
Is a metal roof a good choice for a Cranberry Township home?
It can be if you plan to stay, since standing seam lasts far longer than the first shingles most homes here came with. If you may move in a few years, a good shingle roof is usually better value.
Should Cranberry Township homeowners ask their HOA before choosing a metal roof?
Yes. Some plans set rules on roof material and color, so check with the board before ordering, and bring the product sheet and a sample.