The roof quote promises new shingles. Does it also replace the flashing where the roof meets the wall, or is that junction staying as it is? Those few words in the scope deserve a closer look before you spend another evening comparing shingle colours.
Ask for a junction-by-junction scope
Have the roofer identify wall intersections, chimneys, roof openings, and penetrations. Ask which flashings are expected to remain, which are being replaced, and what might only be decided after opening the area.
IKO's flashing guidance advises against reusing old flashing, pointing to removal damage and existing fastener holes. It also calls for assessing junctions and signs of leakage during reroofing. If a contractor proposes keeping a component in place, ask them to identify it precisely and explain compatibility with the new assembly and warranty. That needs a specific justification; IKO's article is not a general endorsement of reuse.
Include the adjacent wall work
Replacing a roof-to-wall detail can involve cladding or masonry work. Ask who handles that restoration and whether it is included. A quote for new flashing is incomplete if it leaves access to the junction or the wall repair undecided.
Record the final decisions
- Locations where existing flashing remains and why.
- New materials and junction details where work changes.
- Associated wall, chimney, or siding repairs.
- Photographs before the new covering conceals the work.
Ask how these choices relate to the roof-system instructions and the written warranty. Do not assume a new shingle warranty covers every old junction in the house.
We want an explained scope for each important intersection, with replacement priced clearly and any proposed retained detail identified before work starts. New shingles don't resolve an old wall junction on their own. Keep the roof, flashing, and adjoining wall in the same conversation so the finished work sheds water all the way through the transition.