Roofing Warranties Explained

Manufacturer warranties cover defects in the roofing materials themselves—such as shingle defects, premature granule loss, or manufacturing flaws. These warranties are provided by the shingle manufacturer (GAF, CertainTeed, etc.) and typically last 25-50 years. Workmanship warranties cover the quality of the installation—such as improper nailing, flashing errors, or ventilation issues. Capital City Roofing provides a lifetime workmanship warranty on all installations, covering our installation quality for as long as you own your home.

The GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty is the industry's strongest residential roofing warranty, available exclusively through GAF Master Elite contractors like Capital City Roofing. It provides up to 50 years of system coverage PLUS 10 years of workmanship coverage from GAF—not just the contractor. This means both materials and labor are covered by GAF's warranty, providing unmatched protection. The warranty is also transferable to future homeowners, significantly increasing your home's value.

Our lifetime workmanship warranty covers the quality of our installation for as long as you own your home. This includes proper shingle installation, flashing work, ventilation, underlayment installation, and all other aspects of our workmanship. If any issue arises due to installation error—not material defect or storm damage—we'll repair it at no cost to you. This warranty is transferable and significantly exceeds the industry standard 25-year workmanship warranties offered by most contractors.

Yes! Both manufacturer warranties and Capital City Roofing's lifetime workmanship warranty are transferable to future homeowners. GAF Golden Pledge and CertainTeed 5-STAR Warranty warranties can be transferred for a small administrative fee (typically $50-$100). Our lifetime workmanship warranty transfers automatically at no cost. Transferable warranties are a major selling point that can increase your home's value and appeal to buyers.

Common warranty voiders include: improper installation by non-certified contractors, unauthorized repairs or modifications, failure to maintain proper ventilation, installation of incompatible accessories (satellite dishes, solar panels), and lack of routine maintenance. This is why choosing a certified contractor like Capital City Roofing is critical—we ensure every installation meets manufacturer specifications to maintain full warranty coverage. We also provide documentation and maintenance guidelines to protect your warranty.