How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Birmingham, AL? (2026 Guide)
New roof cost in Birmingham: 2026 price ranges by home size, what changes the price, insurance, financing and warranties.
How to File a Roof Insurance Claim After Storm Damage
When a storm damages your roof, the insurance claim can feel more stressful than the damage. Policies use confusing words. Adjusters are busy after big storms. It can be hard to know what to expect. The good news is that the process is easier when you know the steps. This guide walks Birmingham and New […]
What to Do After Storm & Hail Roof Damage
Storms are a big part of life in Alabama and Louisiana. In Birmingham, spring and summer storms often bring hail and strong winds. In New Orleans, hurricane season brings heavy rain and high winds. After a storm passes, one of the best things you can do is check your roof. Small problems are much easier […]
Signs You Need Roof Repair or Replacement
Roofs rarely fail all at once. Most problems start small and get worse over time, and by the time water drips through your ceiling, the chance for a simple, low-cost repair may be gone. We inspect roofs across Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook and the New Orleans area. These are the signs we look […]
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer: 15 Things to Check
A new roof is one of the biggest bills most homeowners ever pay, and in Birmingham and the New Orleans area you often have to make that choice in a hurry. A hailstorm passes, a leak shows up, and a roofer knocks on your door the next morning. Most people who hire the wrong roofer […]
Can You Pay for a New Roof With Bitcoin? How It Works
Yes, you can pay for a new roof with Bitcoin. Capstone Roofing accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana as payment for roofing work in the Birmingham and New Orleans areas. We started taking cryptocurrency in 2024, and it is still one of our payment options today. This post explains how paying with crypto works, what to […]
How to Make Your Roof Last Longer and Help Your HVAC System
An asphalt shingle roof in Birmingham or New Orleans typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Whether yours reaches the high end of that range depends mostly on shingle quality, attic ventilation, how well it was installed and how well it is cared for after that. The roofs we see fail early usually share the same […]
Prolong Your Roof’s Life With Proper Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation is one of the biggest reasons a shingle roof lasts its full life or wears out early. In Birmingham and New Orleans, asphalt shingle roofs typically last 15 to 20 years, and where a roof lands in that range depends on three things: shingle quality, installation quality and attic ventilation. This article explains […]
Beware of “Free Roof” Deals In Birmingham And New Orleans
If someone at your door is offering you a “free roof,” read this before you sign anything. We work in Birmingham and the New Orleans area, and we see what happens after these offers more often than we would like. The homeowner calls us because the new roof is leaking, the company stopped answering the […]
What Summer Heat Does to Your Roof (And How to Protect It)
Summers in Birmingham and New Orleans are long, hot and humid. That heat does more than make yard work miserable. Over time it wears down roofing materials, raises your cooling bills and can shorten the life of your roof, especially if the attic is not set up to handle it. Here is what summer heat […]