What Is A Roof Overlay?

What Is A Roof Overlay
Roof Decking Must Be Strong Enough
Existing Shingles Need to Be in Good Shape
Most Roofs Can Only Support Two Layers of Shingles

What Is A Roof Overlay

Roof overlay is a roofing process where a new layer of shingles is applied on top of your existing layer of shingles. This project is one way to prolong the life of your roof without a complete roof replacement. That said, an overlay only works under certain conditions. Learn more about it in this blog.

Roof Decking Must Be Strong Enough

For an overlay to work, your roof still needs to be in relatively good shape. Specifically, your roof decking has to be strong enough to support the weight of an overlay. If the roof deck is in poor condition, the new roof may fail.

Existing Shingles Need to Be in Good Shape

For an overlay to work, your shingles also need to be in decent shape. If your shingles are cracked, breaking down, and missing, an overlay is not a good idea. Because the shingles with extensive damage are a sign of water damage under the shingles.

Most Roofs Can Only Support Two Layers of Shingles

Shingles are really heavy, and your roof decking is only designed to support so much weight. When your roof starts to get too heavy, the decking and tresses under your roof could become compromised and damaged. If you already have two layers of shingles on your roof, it may be time for a tear-off.

If you know that your roof needs to be replaced, give us a call we will come out and inspect your roof. We can help you explore affordable roofing replacement solutions.

pat chigbrow

23:46 18 Apr 24

Smooth and easy process. Alex Bogle was great to work with.

angie sprague

00:22 12 Apr 24

There employee Collin was so helpful with explaining the process. My mom new she needed a new roof and couldn't afford out of pocket so he was very helpful on how to do a home owners claim.. he walked us through every step of the way. Now the the roof is completed and it's so beautiful... bartlett roofing did a wonderful job highly recommend this roofing company.. thank you Kathryn.

Mary ann Bulleri

17:36 11 Apr 24

Mike Ielmorini

15:36 10 Apr 24

Alex is the best customer service individual that I have ever been in contact with. From start to finish he was consistent with his communication, promptness and delivery. He spent months working on our roof project to provide us every opportunity to get the best price. Alex is the reason we chose to do business with Bartlett and we couldn't be happier with the result.

Douglas Moore

22:20 09 Apr 24

I am 75 years old and have worked with various contractors over the years. My first flawless experience was with Bartlett Roofing. From working with the sales representative, Frederick Goff, to the individuals installing the roof and inspecting it - the entire experience was seamless and professional. They worked perfectly with my insurance company, did all of the work, and gave me continual updates during the process and afterwards. The installation was without delay, the end produce was absolutely impressive, and the clean-up afterwards was considerate and thorough. Can't say enough good about this company!!!

Ted Moyer

09:32 09 Apr 24

Alex was a great help with our house. He was there every step of the way, and made sure all the details were taken care of!

Steven Goen

16:35 08 Apr 24

Getting a new roof is a headache! All of the planning, dealing with the insurance, the noise, people on your roof for days on end etc. Thankfully, Bartlett Roofing was the company that took care of ALL of the headache for me. The Sales Rep/project manager (Forrest Holden) relieved so much of my stress by staying in constant contact and keeping me informed every step of the way. He made sure that i was prepared for all of the goods and bads when it comes to removing and installing a new roof. I'm a big fan of having zero or few surprises. The crew(s) that conducted the labor were also extremely efficient and professional. All-in-all, it was a pleasant experience. I will (and already have) recommend Bartlett Roofing and Forrest Holden to all of my friends, family and neighbors.

Teresa Carosella

02:02 04 Apr 24

I had a wonderful experience, brandon was amazing from the beginning, walking me through step by step sometimes more then once, every person I spoke to was nice and professional and answered all my questions ( even annoying ones) they worked with me at every juncture… the workers who did my roof were quick and efficient. And my roof looks beautiful I am very happy with it!! Thanks guys!!

Roxy Tortorelli

00:33 04 Apr 24

We had our roof replaced this February. The company is great. Easy to work with. They have the greatest employees and contractors working for them. Troy was phenomenal.He took care of everything from start to finish. Just a great guy. The crew that did the actual roof was great and got it done in one day plus 2 hours the next morning and did an excellent job. Back then it was dark early. The roof looks wonderful.We wanted new gutters put on and Troy orchestrated all of that for us as well. If you need a new roof, Bartlett Roofing and the employees and contractors are the greatest and I highly recommend them.Sam and Roxy

Kevin ROGERS

16:46 02 Apr 24

We had a wonderful experience with Bartlett Roofing. Alex was the lead man who we dealt with and he treated us extremely fair. We did not have insurance and he was the only one out of the 3 roofing companies that I contacted, who sincerely took our situation into consideration. He showed great compassion and truly had our best interest at heart. He cared about giving us the best price possible while still doing the best job! He was very willing to work with us and consider our needs, he listened and then took action with a joyful and positive attitude to help us. The workers did a fantastic job in one day and were very clean and neat. We feel very blessed and thank God that He lead us to Alex and Bartlett Roofing.

Samantha Peak-Rowe

06:04 27 Mar 24

Beacon Howard

00:51 25 Mar 24

Top notch company and leadership! I have so many good things to say about the quality of their customer service, their love for the people in our community, their professionalism and roof expertise. You can trust this company to be around for many decades to come and take exceptional care the entire life of your roof and home. They are doing things right.God bless this entire team of good-hearted people; from the office workers, project managers, crews and each department.

Matt Mouser

00:25 20 Mar 24

10/10. Best experience I could have asked for. Alex Bogel was a professional every step of the way. Roofing crew was clean and respectful. Cleaned along the way and did a great job. They did the little things like putting a tarp under the air compressor, tarping off flower beds and spa. Clean up was a 10/10. Seriously, call them.

Rich Bruso

01:20 07 Mar 24

I would strongly recommend these guys to family and friends!! I asked for a roof inspection which showed some wind damage. I submitted a claim with my insurance and Bartlett came to meet the insurance inspector that day to clarify any issues and coverage. This helped reduce the time to replace. the replacement was scheduled and done in a timely manner with highest quality shingles! Most impressive was the cleaning effort after the job was done. Tarps were used around the house for most of the old shingles, but the effort to pick up the remaining nails, roof paper etc. was incredible! Because it was a January replacement the daylight was short. They used flashlights and spend over an hour in the dark making sure my yard and driveway were clean. I've spoken to many who were very dissatisfied with their roffer's cleanup of their roof replacement. these guys are professionals and know what they are doing. thank you Bartlett for a remarkable job Please use me as a reference.

Katie Sulzinski

15:58 29 Feb 24

LOVE THEM! TRUST THEM! THANK YOU

Jane Strain

20:29 24 Feb 24

Bartlett Roofing just replaced the roof on our Shop and Shed. They did an outstanding job. Alex was the onsite foreman and was excellent. He kept us informed of the progress and made sure we were satisfied with the installation.

Mike Richards

19:32 21 Feb 24

Great company to work for, helped us from beginning to end. Thank you Adam Rodgers, you rock man!

John Duesdieker

23:43 13 Feb 24

No fliers , no solicitation at my house. Use the UPS like everyone else.

Irene Ewing

22:48 08 Feb 24

Excellent experience! Alexander Lyons made my experience through Bartlett Roofing amazing. Alexander was referred to me, thoroughly researched, and he totally exceeded my expectations. Alexander made it easy to work with insurance because he did all the talking with them, and now I have a beautiful, strong, new roof.Honest, credible, kind, dependable, and super hard working are the words that define this team.I recommend them highly.

Bryan Harper

19:34 24 Jan 24

It's astonishing Bartlett remains in business! Unethical, unreliable, VERY POOR quality work, untrustworthy. Business model seems like outright insurance fraud! I had to sign an agreement that whatever the insurance company pays, Bartlett will bill the insurance company for the full amount. They refused to provide any quote to be held to. Many other quotes all ranged from the low to mid-twenties. Insurance company ultimately paid over $35,000. Bartlett took every penny, including the over $6,000 for the solar removal/replacement, then did not even pay all of that to the solar company. They just kept it!I have over a hundred photos documenting the progress and numerous quality issues. If only I could share them here!EXAMPLES:• Installed two different colors of drip edge & valley metal. Result: Me having to force them to pull off large chunks of completed work.• Covered up a nasty squishy plyboard on my roof. Result - Uncovered and replaced it.• Ignored work agreement. e.g. installing ice/water barrier higher up. Installing valley metal on the rear of the house.• Damaged my new fence. Pulled camera footage to prove it.• Damaged roof including soffits, solar boots/cables/pipes. Took MONTHS to get fixed.• I spent hours cleaning up HUNDREDS of nails after they left. Kids and nails do not mix.• AFTER completion, EVERY TIME someone came over to the house, they would laugh and say, "I have no idea how this roof ever passed quality control checks". e.g. Solar guy got up there and sent me a photo saying, "you know you are missing an eight foot strip of cap up here, right?" or months later a guy was looking at it as spent an entire day fixing many issues like flashing.• Promised me, in writing, multiple things due to all the issues experience and then chose not keep those promises later.• Installed low ridge caps when high profile were originally there.• Claimed to have fired installers.WORST contractor experience of my life!BEWARE! Shady storm chasing company.

Carrie Padilla

22:05 19 Jan 24

I'm really happy with the whole experience. Adam is a pro!! Communication was excellent and the install was handled with the upmost professional manner. I not only would recommend Bartlett to the reader of this review but I am currently recommending to my friends and clients. Great job Bartlett!Thanks for everything!

matthew jones

01:16 14 Jan 24

Great work. The process was smooth, and they did what they said they were going to do. Would use again!

Matthew Kwasniewski

22:30 11 Jan 24

sofia kotelnikova

23:52 10 Jan 24

The job was done fast and good 👍

Brent Kuhl

21:16 10 Jan 24

Christine Combs

20:22 10 Jan 24

Had a great experience with Bartlett roofing.

iris chavez

20:41 02 Jan 24

Bartlett Roofing's crew arrived early morning, took charge of the job and were through before dark! They were careful with our belongings and cleaned up thoroughly. The completion of our house roof and also our garage is amazing and beautiful. Thank you Bartlett Roofing!! 😄

Kimberly Dias

20:57 28 Dec 23

I am very very happy with Bartlett roofing!! They made the process easy and. Did a great job!! And. My salesman Kyle wheeler was great to work with!!

Scott Walker

21:33 18 Dec 23

Not so good. Why install in a snowstorm?I have photographs and video proof in case I have a problem later.And yes, Bartlett. I know you have blocked this review. Which REALLY motivates me to accelerate my criticism via word of mouth, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Dirty pool.

Katie L

23:38 13 Dec 23

I love my roof!! The attention to detail, the excellent clean-up and the friendliness of employees is outstanding. On our block alone 3 homes have used Bartlett roofing this year alone. Couldn’t be happier with their service.

Dolores Rowen

20:50 13 Dec 23

Very fast and efficient. I'm very satisfied

Kellie Dunham

18:28 13 Dec 23

From start to finish they were wonderful to work with, they dealt with the insurance the whole time..once they started the work it didn't take long to complete and when quality control came out there was a few spots that they were not happy with so they came out and redid those spots to make sure the roof was 100%..very happy with this company

Mandie Phillips

18:18 13 Dec 23

Did a great job. Took great care of us. Their crew was efficient and professional.

cassidy turner

23:15 07 Dec 23

Kitty Staudenraus

19:23 06 Dec 23

Beacon from Bartlett Roofing was very professional and friendly. Was great help with the claim process. Great work ethic and communication, highly recommend.

Scott Weddle

22:43 05 Dec 23

Thomas King was great to work with and Bartlett was quick and efficient in removing the old roof and installing the new roof, completing the work in one day. The new roof looks good and no problems.

99.8% Survivor

16:35 05 Dec 23

sylvia reyna

16:15 03 Dec 23

Over the top outstanding service. Our project manager Beacon was very thorough on explaining everything step by step from the inspection to the dealing with our insurance company, and that is just the beginning! His reassurance on guiding us throughout the entire project combined with his professionalism made us confident that we made the right decision by choosing Bartlett Roofing.

Ashley Moeller

20:59 01 Dec 23

I have to admit I was hesitant to follow through with this (lack of knowledge on my part). However, with Beacons help, consistency in answering all my questions and getting back to me as soon as possible helped so much. I was impressed how quickly the workers were able to replace my roof, provide the upgrades and check in several times through the process. I am incredibly grateful for Beacon and the Bartlett Roofing team. It’s been about 3 weeks since our new roof and have been really happy with it.

Diane Andrews

19:01 01 Dec 23

This has been the easiest and best experience in setting up the install of my new roof. Beacon Howard is a thoughtful and through project manager. Best roof inspection with complete information.

Danielle Benedict

03:39 30 Nov 23

Alabama Kinney-Glass

19:49 25 Nov 23

We had the best experience working with Thomas! He really worked with us and was great at communicating. Our roof was scheduled and done way faster than we expected, and it looks amazing!

Nicolle Foster

19:55 21 Nov 23

Bartlett Roofing mechanically damaged our roof doing an inspection to see about replacing it. They damaged 68 tiles. Our insurance company sent two adjusters, and a third party engineer to do a full report. Our roof is no longer covered by insurance for repairs because of this, and we cannot file a claim against their insurance because THEY DON'T HAVE ANY. I filed a report with the Idaho Dept of Licensing (because this is fraud and illegal). Investigation is under way, but in the meantime, they screwed us over and won't repair it.

Lessil Richards

21:01 20 Nov 23

Dependable, Trustworthy, and Delivers exactly what they promise! So many companies promise the moon, but, in the end their promises are like Styrofoam flakes; full of hot air, messy, and get all over the place. Bartlett Roofing is the REAL DEAL. They run a fine-tuned and incredibly well organized company that backs the clients they work with. It has been a very long time since I had people like Jordan consistently going the extra mile on my behalf. We are currently working on a second roof job for my son's house. The day our new roof was scheduled everything went like clockwork. The old roof was completely removed and the new roof placed, the cleaning crews left our house and yard spotless and quality control came out the next day to inspect the job and insure it was done right. I have had several follow-up calls and texts to make sure that we were completely satisfied. From the get-go, Jordan was professional, treated us like friends, and proved himself and that Bartlett Roofing truly cares about the clients. Jordan did an incredible job documenting the damage to our roof on his report and working with the Insurance company to settle the claim. Talk about reliability, trustworthiness, compassion, and caring. Jordan and the Bartlett Roofing company has been in our corner and my son's corner representing our best interests and working on our behalf to satisfy the insurance companies requests and to challenge them if need be. I seldom write more than one or two google reviews per year and only do so if a company has earned my trust and validation as my character and reputation is on the line if others chose that company based on my recommendations. Therefore, I do not write reviews unless a company is truly worth the praise I bestow upon them. Bartlett Roofing is reputable, honest, and trustworthy! They certainly earned my Five Star Review! Thank you!

matt senn

21:32 15 Nov 23

I have been working with Roofers on and off for 14 years of my career. Bartlett Roofing by far has been my best vendor. They gave a comprehensive bid with pictures. The project manager Scott Greer was absolute pleasure to work with. He communicated effectively and made my life a lot easier when other projects interfered with the TPO replacement. He rescheduled around others as needed, Never complained, Answered the phone almost every time and if not i would get a text and a call back the same day. I never received a single complaint about the crew from our residents. They fully prepped walking areas not to damage flooring. During final inspection he sent a full crew to check all seams! I give Bartlett Roofing an A+! looking forward to working with them again! Thank you for conducting yourselves like real professionals.

Russ I

16:32 15 Nov 23

Bartlett's roofing team worked quickly to get my roof replaced in 1.5 days. They left my yard and patio clean, like they were never there. The roof looks great!The sales reps did a great job of working with my insurance company to maximize my benefit. My $30K roof only cost me $5K (deductible).

Cheryl Burris

21:35 13 Nov 23

My brother went for a Sales job interview at this company and I was incredibly disappointed to hear how they treated him.He is a retired veteran firefighter who worked in the Air Force. He just relocated to Boise and is looking for a job. The phone interview went very well and he was excited to have an in person interview the next day.He arrived on-time and in appropriate attire with a physical copy of his resume for the interview. He learned he would be interviewed by three men. The first question they asked him was "Tell me about yourself" - Great. He asked if they read his resume - They said they hadn't. He then asked if they would like a to look at the physical copy of his resume that he brought. They said they weren't interested in it. This was the first red flag for him and it went downhill from there.Probably 5-10 minutes into giving him the background of his life, one of the men interrupted him and said "Wow, this is so boring. Sorry, I have ADHD, and this is just really boring to me". I was shocked when I heard this. I felt like this was so incredibly rude especially after they literally asked him to tell them about himself. I'm not sure what kind of company would put a person like this in a leadership position. Another one of the three men then apologized for that guy and asked my brother to keep going. It just got worse from there.They made negative and condescending remarks to him about moving here from California. When he said that he liked to golf, the same one who said he was bored said "I shoot guns, which is a real sport". They also asked him if he owned a gun... How is that an appropriate question for someone who is interviewing for a Sales position?The way these men represented this company and handled the interview with my brother was incredibly disrespectful and rude. I genuinely felt uncomfortable and quite disgusted hearing about it afterward. I do not feel like this is a professional or respectable company because of the people they chose to interview my brother.When I hire someone to work on my home, I want people who I can rely and trust on to be around my family/kids/pets; I want people who won't make me feel uncomfortable in my own home. These men represented this company in such a poor manner, I wouldn't trust any of their employees and I wouldn't recommend them for hire.

Lynn Cummings

20:03 30 Oct 23

Very professional and friendly staff - We had some insurance issues that our sales rep stayed on top of until our claim was approved. Would recommend this company to anyone

Alexander Crawford

18:39 30 Oct 23

Natalie

21:48 26 Oct 23

Bartlett roofing is the best to work with. For years I had salesman coming to our home telling us we need a new roof, and out of all the salesman I always said i would go to Bartlett Roofing. That time came and Chris from Bartlett showed up and he got me a new ,amazing, beautiful and sturdy roof! Excellent customer service!! I highly recommend them if you need a new roof!!

Marco A. Rangel

23:22 23 Oct 23

Bartlett just finish my roof , looks amazing. Would use this company again. Thank you Guys.

randy beberness

19:36 23 Oct 23

K S

13:47 11 Oct 23

I'm very impressed with Bartlett Roofing, particularly Alex, who managed my project. He took care of everything from assessment to insurance.The crew showed up when expected, completed the roof when they said they would, and left little trace they had been here. They were polite and professional when I chatted with them.Now I have a new roof and the process with Bartlett was painless. I highly recommend them if you need a new roof.

Tylee Mckay

21:29 10 Oct 23

This was the most professional, speedy and meticulously thorough job I've ever seen! We were absolutely in shock when out entire roof was rushing led in one full day.

Jill Sauter

21:15 06 Oct 23

My roofing experience was great!From the minute it was determined that I needed a roof, Adam Rogers took care of most of every detail, with Insurance and setting everything up! I could, and did call Adam with questions! The day of the roofing it rained. They were going to start anyway. But they decided it was best to not proceed,... which I appreciated.

gladis gonzalez

01:08 04 Oct 23

Lily Bingham

19:36 03 Oct 23

We had a great experience with Bartlett roofing. Wade was very helpful and always available to answer any questions we had during the process. We highly recommend Bartlett roofing!

David Burton

19:27 30 Jun 23

Adam Rogers approached my location and informed me he saw damage on my roof and offered a free inspection. The process was extremely easy for me and he worked within my limited window of availability. Adam worked directly with my insurance, everything he stated ended up being true with no curve balls or hidden fees. The roof that was installed looks great and was put in quick. I would highly recommend Adam and the Team at Bartlett Roofing.

Erica Todd

17:08 16 Jun 23

From start to finish, working with this company was amazing and stress-free. John Ingham was on top of things and always very responsive. I had gotten a bid from another company that would only cover a portion of my roof through insurance. John talked to my insurance company and was able to get them to cover the cost of a full roof replacement.Whenever he gave me a time frame in which he would meet me at my home he was always there at the earliest time, actually 5 minutes early. The same with the roofing crew. The whole process was SO painless that I actually found myself wondering if I had missed something. I had not, they were just doing their jobs.

Yarn about Sandy “YarnaboutSandy”

02:49 06 Jun 23

Project Mgr Adam, did a great job for us. Handled everything with the insurance company and got us a whole new roof. Great crew cleasened and replaced whole roof in about 5 hours.Use these guys, and don't go it alone.

M Daniel

15:01 03 May 23

I'm sure these guys are nice, and they do a fine job. What they don't do is clean-up the mess they make in the neighbors yards. My yard had plenty of their roofing nails laying on the ground, plenty of the sand/grit that flies off the roof as they scrape the old roof surface, lots of paper/tar pieces from the old roof, and trash from the wrappers used to package the new shingles.You may want to consider taking 10 minutes to at least go check with the neighbors next to your job site. After all, lots of business is gained by neighbors seeing your trucks out front and talking to one another. Being proactive is far better than being reactive.

Tamera Ackerman-Powell

02:07 22 Apr 23

Ryan with Bartlett Roofing was our go-to Guy!!! He definitely has compassion and cares for his customers. You Rock!!!

Bridget Johnston

18:59 06 Apr 23

Bartlett Roofing is a fantastic business to work with. Our first impression was with Alexander Lyons, who was very professional and helpful all the way through the roof repair process. He was very kind and we could always contact him if we had any questions. The office was great also. Both Alexander and the main office were easy to reach and very thorough in their communication. I highly recommend them.

Brandon Dobson

00:20 26 Jan 23

I'm a Realtor here in the valley, so I see a lot of roof replacements and repairs. After my experience with Bartlett, I can definitively say they're the best in the Treasure Valley, hands down. Bartlett roofing did a fantastic job with my roof installation. Huge shout out to Scott who helped navigate the entire process which was very daunting dealing with my insurance company. They did exactly what they said they were going to do, on time, with the best roofing material I've seen. If you're looking for an amazing roofing company, I highly recommend Bartlett.

Joey Schueler

16:48 06 Jan 23

Garrett with Bartlett Roofing was great to work with and my overall experience with Bartlett Roofing was excellent. Garrett took all the guesswork out of my roof repair due to wind damage. On his initial inspection he clearly indicated where it was obvious a high wind event had removed many shingles and cracked a bunch more, taking pictures and documenting the damage, then was able to meet my insurance adjuster on site to review the damage and establish the claim. The roofing work was scheduled, completed in a timely fashion, and was done to a high quality standard. From start to finish, I give this company high marks and I now have a roof that will not lead to leaks and worse insurance claims down the road. Thank you, Garrett, and Bartlett Roofing!

Rachel Patton

20:56 06 Dec 22

Our roof was badly damaged from a windstorm. Adam inspected our roof, helped us to submit our claim and had our roof replaced in no time. He made the process simple and stress free. The quality of work is amazing. They had the old roof off and the new one installed in one day! The crew also did a fantastic job of cleaning up when they were done. We always hear people complaining about finding nails everywhere after having their roof replaced. We did not have that experience. I will recommend them to anyone who needs their roof replaced or repaired.

Dwight Wickham

00:01 19 Nov 22

I highly recommend Bartlett roofing! The quality of the workmanship was excellent! The price was very fair. Special thank you to Austin. Without him, I wouldnt have had a new roof. He helped me negotiate with the insurance company and guided me through the whole process. Thank you! I love my new roof!! 5 stars all day!

Darren Hurst

22:55 14 Oct 22

I recently had my entire roof replaced by Bartlett Roofing. Thomas and Suzy were awesome to work with. They answered every question we had and kept us informed on both our insurance claims and out of pocket expenses along the way so there were no surprises! The installers were fast, professional and very respectful! They finished our entire roof in a day and my property was left cleaner than when they arrived! I cannot say enough good things about Bartlett Roofing and the staff they have working for them! If you need a roof replaced, repaired or inspected, Bartlett Roofing is who you should call every time!

Natalie Alanis

19:13 14 Oct 22

We have been trying to get our insurance to cover our outdated roof for 2 years now. We have had 3 different roofers try. Like the other Bartlett was told no. However, Joe didn't take that as a final answer. He kept submitting reports of the damage and finally was able to get a yes from our insurance. We picked out our roof color easily. Suzie in scheduling worked with us after we had to change our installation date a few times. On the day of installation the team was on the time and work quickly to complete our roof. After they were done, Joe came out to make sure everything was good. After that another inspector came out (Lake, I believe his name was). The whole experience was professional but personal. They did a great job. Thank you Bartlett Team!

Rebecca Kuykendall

20:13 09 Sep 22

Jake with Bartlett Roofing was great! He was informative and transparent about the whole process. Everything was so simple and went exactly as Jake said it would. There were no surprises and installation took only one day. The crew did an amazing job and we couldn't be happier with our new roof.

What Is A Roof Overlay?

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