In November 2025, Loudoun Roofing replaced the roof on a home in Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, right before the owner sold it. The new roof is CertainTeed Landmark in Moire Black, and the crew also did the back porch metal roof and the gutters. The roof warranty transferred to the new owner.
Project at a glance
- Location: Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
- Project: Full roof replacement before a home sale
- Shingles: CertainTeed Landmark, Moire Black
- Also done: Back porch metal roof and gutters
- Project duration: 1 day on the roof (tear-off to finished roof on November 7, 2025)
- Completed: November 2025
- Warranty: Transferred to the new homeowner
- Quote: Done as quoted. Rotted plywood or beams are extra, and only when needed. “Never any hidden fees.”
- Contractor: Loudoun Roofing HIC
About Leesburg
Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County, with a historic downtown and neighborhoods that range from older brick homes near the town center to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Learn more from the Town of Leesburg.
The challenge and how we solved it
The owner was getting ready to sell. The old roof had cracked shingles, cracked pipe boot seals and water staining on the wood under the roof edge, the kind of things a buyer’s inspector writes up.
Instead of patching, the owner chose a full replacement before listing. The crew installed a complete CertainTeed Landmark roof in Moire Black, did the back porch metal roof and the gutters, and finished the main roof in one day. Because the roof warranty transfers, the new owner moved in with a new roof that’s still covered.
Before
What we did
- Inspected the roof and documented its condition.
- Removed the old shingles down to the decking.
- Checked the decking.
- Installed new synthetic underlayment.
- Installed CertainTeed Landmark shingles in Moire Black.
- Installed new pipe boots, ridge caps and vents.
- Did the back porch metal roof and the gutters.
- Cleaned up and checked the finished roof.
The finished project
Why these materials
Landmark is CertainTeed’s dual-layer architectural shingle. CertainTeed lists a lifetime limited transferable warranty, a 110 mph wind rating (upgradable to 160 mph), a UL Class A fire rating and UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistance. Details are on CertainTeed’s Landmark page. See our CertainTeed Landmark page for more.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Check your attic a couple of times a year for water stains, and keep attic vents clear so moisture can escape.
- Clean your gutters after the fall leaf drop and again in spring. Clogged gutters push water back under the edge of the roof.
- After strong storms or wind warnings from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office in Sterling, look over your roof from the ground for missing or lifted shingles.
- Keep your roof paperwork, including the warranty, with the house records so it can pass to the next owner.
Frequently asked questions
If the roof is worn, replacing it before listing removes an item a buyer’s inspector would likely flag, and a transferable warranty gives the buyer added confidence.
CertainTeed lists a transferable limited warranty on Landmark shingles. On this home, the warranty transferred to the new homeowner.
Most roofs like these take one to two days, depending on weather and what the crew finds under the old shingles. This one was finished in one day.
Moire Black is a CertainTeed Landmark color, a deep black blend.
Planning a roof project in Leesburg?
Planning a roof project in Leesburg? See our Leesburg roofing page, learn about roof replacement and roof repair, browse more completed projects, or contact us for a free estimate.
