Three-tab style
A flat, uniform shingle with cut-outs that make the look of separate tabs. It is the simpler and usually lighter product. It is sometimes chosen to match an existing roof line.
Serving Montgomery County
Asphalt Shingle Roofing for Souderton-Area Homes
Choosing, installing and maintaining asphalt shingles on Montgomery County homes, with the sourced Pennsylvania material price and what a local roofer checks.
- Roof repair and full replacement
- Leaks, wind and storm damage
- Connected to a local roofer
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Shingle Roofing
Asphalt Shingle Roofing: what it covers
Quick answer
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof covering on suburban houses in Montgomery County: a fiberglass or paper mat coated with asphalt and mineral granules. Souderton Roofing connects you with a local roofer who explains the style options, installs over a prepared deck and quotes the whole job in writing.
Drive through Harleysville, Lansdale or the newer subdivisions around them and most of the roofs you pass are asphalt shingle. There are reasons: it sheds water well, it is made in many colors, it can be installed by most roofing crews, and it costs less per square foot than most alternatives. It also has weak points, and knowing them helps you ask better questions.
A shingle roof is more than the shingle. Underneath sit the deck, the underlayment, the drip edge and the flashing, and above them the ridge cap and the vents. The shingle is the part you see, but a good installation depends on the layers you will never look at again.
The one price this site can source is a material figure: This Old House's 2026 survey puts asphalt shingle material at about $4.42 per square foot in Pennsylvania. That is material only, a state-level number and not a Souderton quote, and the labor, tear-off and extras are in addition.
- Service area
- Souderton & Montgomery County
- Availability
- Call to reach a local roofer
- Typical cost
- About $4.42 (estimate)
- Phone
- (833) 751-2102
Warning signs
Signs you need asphalt shingle roofing
Do not climb up to inspect shingles yourself, especially when they are wet, frosted or covered in leaves. Look from the ground with binoculars, and photograph anything unusual for the roofer.
- Granules piling up in the gutters or at the foot of a downspout, with bare dark patches on the shingle surface
- Corners that curl up or tabs that cup, no longer lying flat against the course below
- Cracks across the shingle, often running with the grain of the weather side of the roof
- Blistered or bubbled spots where the surface has lifted away from the mat
- Shingles that were lifted by wind and are no longer sealed down, even if they have settled back into place
- Dark streaks or moss on slopes that stay shaded or damp
- Exposed or rusting nail heads showing on the surface of the roof
- Several different shingle colors or patterns on one roof from past patches
Cost
How much does asphalt shingle roofing cost in Souderton?
Pennsylvania-wide figures; a local quote differs. The material price is the only line this site can source.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle material, per square foot | About $4.42 | This Old House 2026 survey; material only, labor and tear-off not included |
| Pennsylvania average, full roof replacement | $7,489 | State-level figure from a published Pennsylvania cost page |
| Pennsylvania range, full roof replacement | $5,740 to $19,078 | Same source; roof size, pitch and complexity drive the spread |
| Style and thickness | Part of the written quote | Thicker, layered shingles generally cost more than flat ones |
| Underlayment, edge metal and vents | Part of the written quote | Often listed separately so you can compare bids |
These are estimates, state-level and not specific to Souderton. The roofer confirms the price in writing before any work starts. The Souderton roof replacement cost guide explains why numbers differ between sources.
Options
Types and options for asphalt shingle roofing
Dimensional or laminated style
Two or more layers bonded together make a thicker shingle with a shadowed, varied look. It is common on newer homes and often chosen for appearance and thickness. Compare thickness, wind rating and installation requirements in the maker's own documents.
Shingles versus other coverings
Asphalt is not the only choice. Metal roofing sheds snow, slate and historic roofing suits older buildings, and the material comparison guide sets them side by side.
Need asphalt shingle roofing today?
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
What is an asphalt shingle made of?
An asphalt shingle is a base mat, usually fiberglass, saturated and coated with asphalt and topped with mineral granules. The asphalt waterproofs, the mat holds the shape and the granules protect the asphalt from sun. When granules wash away, the shingle is wearing out.
That is why gutter checks tell you something. A little grit in a new roof's first season is expected. A steady stream of granules from an older roof, with dark patches showing on the slope, is a signal for a roofer to look.
The sealing strip along each shingle is activated by warmth and holds the tabs down against wind. Cold weather can prevent that strip from bonding, which is one reason timing matters and the weather matters.
Which shingle style suits an older Souderton home?
Ask the roofer to show samples against the house, in daylight. Pick for how the roof looks from the street, how it matches neighboring rooflines and what the maker's installation instructions require. Style is a preference; the installation underneath matters more than the label on the bundle.
Roof shape changes the job more than the shingle does. A plain gable has few cuts, while valleys, dormers and chimneys mean more flashing and more cut shingles, and that affects labor more than material.
Whatever you pick, get the product name and line written into the proposal. Nobody can verify later that you got what you paid for if it only says shingles.
How does Pennsylvania weather treat shingles?
Souderton gets about 50 inches of precipitation and about 20 inches of snow a year by third-party data, with freeze-thaw cycles in winter and thunderstorms in summer. Shingles take the wind, sun and temperature swing, so ventilation, flashing and a sound deck matter as much as the shingle brand.
Heat from an attic that is not ventilated well can age shingles from below, and the same heat is what melts snow and starts ice dams. See attic and roof ventilation for how air flow and insulation work together.
Wind is the other local test. The August 2021 EF-1 tornado had gusts over 100 mph and tore roofing off a shop on Dublin Pike. Ordinary storms are far milder, but they find shingles that were poorly nailed or never sealed.
What goes wrong when shingles are installed badly?
The usual installation faults are too few nails, nails driven too deep or set in the wrong place, shingles laid over a bad deck, and flashing that was reused or left out. They show up later as lifted tabs, leaks at walls and shingles that blow off in moderate wind.
Most of these cannot be seen once the roof is finished, which is why the proposal matters. Ask the roofer to say in writing that shingles will be fastened by the maker's instructions, that the deck will be checked, and that flashing at chimneys and walls will be replaced rather than reused.
If a roof installed years ago is losing shingles in ordinary weather, take photographs from the ground and call the roofer who did it. For roofs where the covering has simply aged out, the roof replacement page describes the full tear-off route.
Our process
How our asphalt shingle roofing visit works
Choose the shingle style and color
The roofer shows you the styles on offer, in plain terms: thinner and flatter, or thicker and layered. Ask what each product is rated for and what the manufacturer's installation instructions require, and keep a written copy of what was chosen.
Strip the old roof and check the deck
The existing roofing is removed and the sheathing inspected. Boards that are soft or split are replaced, because nails hold only in solid wood. The roofer should tell you what was changed.
Lay the protection layers first
Drip edge goes along the eaves and rakes, an ice and water barrier protects eaves and valleys, and underlayment covers the rest. Around chimneys and walls, flashing is installed in steps that overlap each shingle course.
Nail the shingles by the manufacturer's pattern
Shingles go on row by row from the bottom, each nailed in the spot the maker marks. Too few nails, nails driven too deep or nails set too high are among the most common installation errors, and they show up later as lifted shingles.
Finish ridge, vents and cleanup
Ridge cap, vents and pipe boots are finished, the roof is checked for exposed nails and the yard is swept. Keep a record of the product name and the date, and ask who to call if something looks wrong.
Montgomery County
Why asphalt shingle roofing is different in Montgomery and Bucks counties
Asphalt shingle is the sourced cost benchmark in Pennsylvania and the usual suburban roof, which means local roofers handle it constantly. That familiarity is useful, but it does not remove the need to compare written proposals.
Pennsylvania issues no general contractor or roofing licence. Home improvement contractors register with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, and some townships and boroughs require a licence or registration of their own. Ask the roofer what they hold.
Borough permits are governed by the Borough Code of Ordinances and the Uniform Construction Code, and no work starts without an approved permit. Check the borough or township office for your address.
Because many homes here were re-roofed at least once, the shingle you see may be the second or third covering the house has had, and the deck under it has aged with it. That is a reason to treat the decking line in any proposal as seriously as the shingle line.
Where we work
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Related
Related services
Roof Replacement
A full roof replacement for Souderton-area homes, from old rowhouse decks to farmhouse roofs, done by a local roofer you reach with one call.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam, metal shingle and corrugated roofs for homes, porches and farm buildings, plus repair of loose panels and fasteners.
Attic and Roof Ventilation
Soffit, ridge and gable venting, plus insulation and air sealing, so the attic stays cold and dry in winter.
Guides
Read before you book
Roof Replacement Cost in Souderton, PA: What the Numbers Mean
No one has published a Souderton-specific roof price we can verify.
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Souderton?
Souderton Borough says its Code of Ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code control building permits, applications go through the borough office, and no work starts without an approved permit.
Shingle, Metal or Slate: Choosing a Roof for a Souderton Home
Asphalt shingle is the common suburban roof and the one with a sourced Pennsylvania price benchmark.
What to Expect During a Roof Replacement
A roof replacement runs in stages: a permit check, delivery, tear-off, deck inspection and repair, underlayment, flashing, new covering and cleanup.
FAQ
Asphalt Shingle Roofing FAQs
What does the $4.42 figure actually cover?
It is the This Old House 2026 survey figure for asphalt shingle material per square foot in Pennsylvania. It covers material only, not labor, tear-off, underlayment, flashing or disposal, and it is not a Souderton quote. The roofer's written proposal sets your actual price.
Are thicker shingles always better?
Not automatically. A thicker shingle can look fuller and may carry a higher wind rating, but installation quality counts as much. Compare the maker's documents for the specific product and ask the roofer to explain what the difference means on your house.
Can shingles be installed in winter?
Roofers do sometimes work in cold weather, but sealing strips bond best with warmth, and frozen or wet decks complicate things. Ask the roofer how they handle a cold-weather job and whether waiting is a better idea for yours.
Why do my new shingles have loose granules?
Some loose granules in the first rain or two are common on new shingles. Persistent, heavy loss over time is a different matter. If you are unsure, photograph the gutter and the roof and ask the roofer who installed it.
Does the shingle color affect anything besides looks?
Color changes how the roof looks and how much heat it absorbs, but installation, ventilation and flashing have a bigger effect on how long the roof lasts. Choose the color you like, and put the exact product in the proposal.
Who do I call if shingles blow off after the roof is done?
Call the roofer who installed the roof, and have your proposal handy. If you called through Souderton Roofing, you can call the number again and ask to be reconnected. Photograph the loss from the ground first.
How can I tell whether my shingles are three-tab or laminated?
Look at the lower edge from the ground or in a photograph. Three-tab shingles have a flat, even edge with regular cut-outs, while laminated ones have a thicker, uneven profile with a shadow line. If you cannot tell, a roofer can say and may know the product line.