Roof Coating in Los Alamos, NM
Flat and low-slope roof coatings, plus roof repair and replacement — shingle, metal and TPO — for homes on the Pajarito Plateau, where intense sun, heavy snow and summer hail all take a toll.
- Coatings
- Repairs
- Replacement
What Los Alamos roofs deal with
Coatings for flat and low-slope roofs
Many Los Alamos homes from the 1940s on have flat or nearly flat roofs. A well-applied coating is often the most affordable way to keep them watertight.
Flat roof recoating
Clean, repair and recoat before the coating wears through.
Recoating
Low-slope roofs
Seamless coatings for roofs too shallow for shingles.
Low-slope
Scuppers & edges
Seal the places water leaves the roof.
ScuppersWhen a roof needs more than a coat
Pitched roofs, worn-out flat roofs and storm damage. We repair what can be repaired and replace what can't.
Roof repair
Shingles, flashing, metal and flat roof leaks.
Repair
Roof replacement
GAF, Owens Corning and Malarkey shingles, metal and TPO.
Replacement
Metal roofing
Sheds snow, resists fire, lasts for decades.
MetalThe coating season is short up here
Water-based roof coatings need warm days, mild nights and dry weather to cure. In Los Alamos that usually means late spring through early fall. Schedules fill fast, so inspections in winter and early spring are the way to get on the calendar for the first good weeks.
A Los Alamos homeowner's roof primer
Los Alamos was built fast. Many homes from the 1940s and 50s have flat or very low-slope roofs, often covered over the decades with several layers of roofing and coatings. Newer neighborhoods have more pitched shingle and metal roofs, and many homes in areas like the Western Area were rebuilt after the 2000 Cerro Grande fire.
Whatever the roof, the same weather works on it: strong sun at altitude, snow that melts and refreezes, summer storms with hail, and a steady supply of pine needles. Knowing which type of roof you have is the first step to knowing what it needs.
Quick checks
- Flat roof: is the surface chalky, cracked or showing bare spots?
- Pitched roof: are shingles curling, cracked or missing granules?
- Are scuppers, gutters and valleys full of needles?
- Do icicles and thick ice form at the eaves in winter?
- Any ceiling stains after snowmelt or storms?
Coat, repair or replace?
A dry, sound flat roof can usually be coated. A roof with isolated damage can be repaired. A wet, layered or worn-out roof needs replacement. See coating or new membrane.
Ice dams
Low-slope roofs are especially prone. Sealed eaves, insulation and ventilation fix the cause. See ice dams.
Shingles or metal
Both work well here. Metal sheds snow and lasts longer; shingles cost less up front. See the comparison.
Fire season
Clean roofs and screened vents reduce ember risk. See wildfire season roof care.
Helpful reading
Roof Coating Cost
Ranges for coatings.
ReadRoof Replacement Cost
Shingle, metal and TPO.
ReadCoating Season at Altitude
Timing your job.
ReadIce Dams on Low-Slope Roofs
Why they happen.
ReadMid-Century Flat Roofs
Caring for older roofs.
ReadPine Needles & Your Roof
Keep drains clear.
ReadQuick answers
Do you only do roof coatings?
No. We coat flat and low-slope roofs, and we also repair and replace shingle, metal and TPO roofs.
What does a flat roof recoat cost in Los Alamos?
Often around $2.50–$4.50 per square foot over a sound roof. Call (505) 257-2289 for a written price.
When can roofs be coated here?
Usually late spring through early fall, when days are warm and nights are mild.
Do you work in White Rock?
Yes, including Pajarito Acres and La Senda.
Free roof estimates in Los Alamos
Coatings, repairs and replacement — Los Alamos and White Rock.