Commercial · New Construction
On spec. On schedule. On the deck.
New-construction roofing for general contractors who need a Class A roofing sub that hits the spec, hits the schedule, and doesn't need babysitting.
For GCs
A sub you don't have to chase.
Thirty-five years of Central Virginia work means we know the inspectors, the suppliers, and the weather windows. We bid from your spec, flag conflicts before they're change orders, sequence with your other trades, and close out with the documentation your owner's warranty requires.
- Class A
Licensed for work at any contract value, fully insured.
- All 5
TPO, EPDM, PVC, BUR, and modified bitumen, installed to spec.
Commercial services
The rest of the flat-roof toolbox.
TPO
Heat-welded single-ply with a reflective white surface that cuts summer cooling loads. The workhorse for warehouses and big open decks.
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The proven black rubber membrane, decades of field history, excellent in freeze-thaw, and economical to repair as it ages.
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Chemically resistant and heat-welded, the right answer over kitchens, labs, and anywhere grease or chemicals hit the roof.
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Multiple asphalt plies with redundancy built in, a heavyweight for roofs with heavy foot traffic and long ownership horizons.
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Asphalt toughness in rolled sheets, granule-surfaced, well-suited to smaller commercial roofs and mixed-slope buildings.
Learn moreCommercial Repair
Leaks at curbs, seams, and drains, found, documented, and fixed before they reach the deck.
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Hardesty Roofing works with general contractors, builders and developers on new construction roofing across Central Virginia, residential and commercial. We have been doing it from our Midlothian office since 1990, we are Class A licensed and GAF Master Elite Certified, and we understand that on a build the schedule is the product. Call 804-523-9955 to talk about a project or a phase.
For builders
On a build, the roof is a schedule dependency.
New construction roofing is a different job from replacement, and the difference is not technical. On a replacement the homeowner is the client and the roof is the whole project. On a build the general contractor is the client, the roof is one trade among many, and everything behind it in the sequence is waiting on dry in. A roofer who is unreliable on dates costs a builder far more than they save on price.
We handle residential subdivisions, custom homes, and commercial new construction across all five low slope membrane systems as well as shingle and metal. Multi phase work and repeat volume are normal for us rather than an exception.
- Dry in
Getting the building weathertight on schedule so interior trades can start. This is what a builder is actually buying.
- Sequencing
We coordinate with the framing and mechanical trades rather than showing up and finding penetrations we did not know about.
- Inspections
We pull and pass the roofing inspections required by the locality as part of the work.
What it costs
How we price new construction.
New construction is quoted from plans rather than from an inspection, which is the main practical difference from our other work. Give us the drawings and the specification and we will come back with a number and a realistic duration for the roofing scope.
For repeat work and multi phase projects, pricing generally reflects the volume and the predictability. Talk to us about the whole programme rather than the first building.
- Roof area and geometry
Squares, pitch and how cut up the roofline is. Complex custom rooflines take longer per square than production plans.
- Specification
Shingle grade, metal profile or membrane system and thickness. Confirm this matches across bids before comparing totals.
- Phasing and volume
Repeat work across a subdivision or a multi building project prices differently from a single one off.
- Site conditions
Access, staging space, crane or lift requirements, and how much of the site is live while we work.
What to expect
How we work with a builder.
Free inspection
We take off from the plans, confirm the specification and the roofing scope, and give you a number with a realistic duration. No site visit needed to start the conversation.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate with the options laid out and no vague line items. We explain the tradeoffs and give you our honest recommendation, including when the cheaper option is the right one.
Scheduled work
We schedule around you and show up when we said we would. Crews protect landscaping and vehicles, and magnet-sweep for nails at the end of every working day, not just the last one.
Final walk and paperwork
We walk the finished job with you, answer anything still open, and hand over the warranty documentation. Manufacturer coverage gets registered at closeout, because it is not real until it is registered.
Warranty
Two promises, and they are not the same promise.
New construction carries the same two warranties as any other roof. Hardesty warrants the workmanship for five years. The manufacturer warrants the material, on terms that vary by product.
For builders, the practical question is usually how the warranty transfers to the eventual owner and what documentation the buyer receives at closing. We handle the manufacturer registration at closeout and provide the paperwork, so it is not left as an open item at settlement.
- 5 yrs
Hardesty's own workmanship warranty on labor. If our installation fails, we come back and fix it.
- Varies
Material coverage varies by product and system. Manufacturer registration is completed at closeout so the documentation is in place before the building changes hands.
- In writing
You get the term for the exact material you choose, in writing, before you sign anything.
Common questions
Builder and new construction questions.
Do you work from plans?
Yes. New construction is quoted from drawings and specification rather than from a site inspection, so send the plans and we can start without a visit.
Can you handle a whole subdivision?
Yes. Repeat residential volume across a development is normal work for us, and it prices differently from a single house because the predictability is worth something to both sides.
Do you do commercial new construction?
Yes, across all five low slope membrane systems plus commercial metal, working with general contractors on both ground up and phased projects.
How reliable are your dates?
This is the right question to ask a roofer on a build, and the honest answer is that weather moves roofing dates and anyone who tells you otherwise is overselling. What we commit to is telling you early when something is going to move, so you can resequence rather than discover it on the day.
Who pulls the roofing permit and handles inspections?
We do, as part of the roofing scope, in the localities we work across Central Virginia.
How does the warranty work for the eventual homeowner?
The manufacturer warranty is registered at closeout and the documentation goes to you for the buyer. The Hardesty workmanship warranty covers the installation for five years from completion.
Do you coordinate with our other trades?
Yes, and we would rather do it early. Most of the roof problems that turn up on new construction come from penetrations added after the roof went on, by trades who are not roofers.
Are you licensed and insured for commercial projects?
Yes. Hardesty is a Class A contractor, Virginia’s highest classification, and has been working in Central Virginia since 1990.
Free Estimate
Put a Hardesty roof over it.
Walk-throughs and estimates are free, written, and scoped for your budget cycle, repair, restore, or replace.
804-523-9955Prefer to talk? Call the shop directly. 14430 Sommerville Court, Suite B · Midlothian, VA 23113
Worried about the cost? We offer in-house financing. Ask and we will walk you through it.
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