The Local Advantage: Decades of Montgomery County Roofing
Roofing isn’t just a job at ELR Roofing; it’s a craft passed down through generations. After starting in the industry at age 17 within a long-standing family business, the mission has always been clear: provide the kind of quality that stands up to unpredictable Pennsylvania weather.
With decades of experience working on homes across Montgomery County, we’ve developed a deep understanding of local building standards and the unique structural needs of our neighborhoods.
- Collegeville, PA
- Douglass Township, PA
- Franconia Township, PA
- Gilbertsville, PA
- Harleysville, PA
- Limerick, PA
- Lower Frederick Township, PA
- Lower Pottsgrove Township, PA
- Lower Providence Township, PA
- Lower Salford Township, PA
- Marlborough Township, PA
- New Hanover Township, PA
- Perkiomen Township, PA
- Phoenixville, PA
- Royersford, PA
- Salford Township, PA
- Schwenksville, PA
- Skippack Township, PA
- Skippack, PA
- Towamencin Township, PA
- Trappe, PA
- Upper Frederick Township, PA
- Upper Hanover Township, PA
- Upper Pottsgrove Township, PA
- Upper Providence Township, PA
- Upper Salford Township, PA
The 25-Year Turning Point for Montco Roofs
Many homes in Collegeville, Limerick, and Royersford were built during the 1990s housing boom and are now hitting a critical age. Having worked on these specific job sites since they were first constructed, we have a unique understanding of how these original systems fail after a quarter-century of Pennsylvania weather. We specialize in roof replacements that identify these aging-related issues before they turn into costly interior leaks.
Solving the “Perfect Storm” for Local Homeowners
The high humidity and heat cycles of Montgomery County summers often “cook” 90s-era shingles from the inside out due to inadequate builder-grade ventilation. This thermal cracking, combined with shingles reaching their 25-year limit, creates a perfect storm for roof failure. Our process includes attic ventilation retrofitting to ensure your new roof actually breathes, protecting your investment for the next 30 years.
Why homeowners in Collegeville & Limerick trust us
- The “Baked” Shingle Effect: We identify if your attic ventilation is causing shingles to become brittle and crack prematurely—a common issue in local 90s-era builds.
- Adhesive Life-Cycle Checks: Builder-grade shingles from 25 years ago are losing their seal. We check for “lifting” before the next big wind storm turns a small problem into a missing shingle.
- Precision Pipe Boot Inspection: We look for the dry-rotting rubber seals around your vent pipes that are the #1 cause of “mystery leaks” in bathroom and kitchen ceilings.
Our Standard
Quality Above All Because this is home, we don’t cut corners. Every project is backed by a 5-Year Workmanship Guarantee, ensuring that the high standards learned years ago are applied to every shingle we lay today. When you work with us, you’re getting more than a contractor; you’re getting a neighbor with a lifetime of local experience.
The Parts You See (And the Ones You Don’t)
A roof is more than just shingles. It’s a complex system designed to shed water and “breathe.” While the shingles are the first line of defense, the underlayment and flashing do the heavy lifting in valleys and around chimneys where leaks are most common.
Why Ventilation is King For homes in areas like Limerick and Collegeville, the Ridge Vent and Soffit Vents are critical. Without a balanced “intake and exhaust” system, heat stays trapped in your attic. This heat shortens the life of your shingles and can even lead to ice dams in the winter. We specialize in retrofitting these systems to meet modern standards.
