Hillside roof replacement and east wind repairs in Camas, WA 98607
Camas homes climb Prune Hill and the slopes around Lacamas Lake, and the east wind out of the Columbia River Gorge hits them every winter. We replace and repair those roofs, plus the older mill town houses downtown.
In Camas, the common jobs are full replacements on large hillside homes from the 1990s and 2000s, east wind repairs to ridges and edges, and reroofs on older homes near the downtown mill district. A replacement on a large Prune Hill home often runs $19,480 to $34,870, and wind repairs usually $465 to $1,890. Call (503) 917-5484 for an on-roof look and a written estimate.
Camas sits on the north bank of the Columbia, east of Vancouver along Highway 14, close to where the Gorge opens up. The town grew around its paper mill, which still stands beside downtown, and the older streets near Northeast Fourth Avenue were built for mill families. Since the 1990s, Camas has grown up the hills, with large homes on Prune Hill, around Lacamas Lake and out toward Grass Valley.
That growth means two very different roofing jobs. Newer hillside homes have big, complex roofs that are reaching their first replacement, and many sit in HOAs with color rules. Older mill town houses downtown have steep, layered roofs on board decks. Both deal with the same winter east wind from the Gorge, which tears at ridge caps and edges, along with heavy fir cover and long wet seasons that grow moss on north slopes.
Mill town houses below, big hillside homes above
Downtown Camas and the streets just up the hill from the mill hold homes from the early 1900s through the 1950s: bungalows, small cottages and modest two story houses with steep gable roofs, old brick chimneys and board sheathing. Many have been reroofed over the original layer at least once. These roofs often need a full tear-off, new plywood and proper chimney flashing before new shingles go on.
Prune Hill, the neighborhoods around Lacamas Lake and the newer areas north toward Grass Valley are mostly large two story homes from the 1990s through today. They have tall hip roofs with many valleys, wide eaves, skylights and big garages, and some custom homes carry synthetic shake, concrete tile or standing seam metal. Many sit on sloped lots with tall back walls facing open air and views toward the Columbia.
How Camas weather and terrain wear down roofs
East wind on exposed hillsides
Prune Hill and the higher slopes face the mouth of the Gorge with little shelter. Winter east wind lifts ridge caps and edge shingles, and gusts can strip whole sections. We repair the damage and fasten new roofs with high wind nailing and starter strip.
Valley wear on complex roofs
Big hip roofs funnel a lot of water into a few valleys. Builder grade shingles there wear thin and leaks show up at dormers and wall junctions. We rebuild valleys with full ice and water shield and new flashing.
Moss and needles under firs
Tall Douglas firs around Lacamas Lake and on wooded lots drop needles into valleys and gutters and keep north slopes shaded. Moss builds up fast. We hand clean, soft wash the roots, add zinc strips and fit gutter guards.
Tired roofs on older mill homes
Older downtown houses often have two layers of asphalt over spaced board sheathing, with tar patched chimney flashing. Leaks and sagging follow. We tear off, replace rotted boards, lay plywood and flash the chimney properly.
Roofing services in Camas
These are the roofing services Camas homeowners ask for most, from big hillside replacements to wind repairs and moss work.
Roof Replacement
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Wind & Storm Damage Repair
After an east wind event or a Portland ice storm, the damage on a roof is often subtle: creased tabs, broken seal strips and loose ridge caps that...
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingles cover most Portland roofs, but the line you pick, the granules on it and how each shingle is nailed decide how well it handles eight...
Synthetic Slate & Shake Roofing
Want the look of slate or cedar without the weight, the splitting or the yearly moss fight? Composite slate and shake give Portland homes that...
Roof Moss Removal
Moss on a Portland roof is almost a given under the firs. We take it off by hand and brush, treat what is left and add zinc so it grows back slower.
Gutter Guards
Not every gutter guard can stop Douglas fir needles. We fit Portland homes with guards matched to the trees overhead, so gutters keep flowing through...
Chimney Flashing Repair
Portland's old brick chimneys are the single most common leak point we see. Proper chimney flashing uses two layers of metal, one woven into the...
Skylight Repair
Skylights bring welcome light into Portland homes through the gray months, but they are also a hole in the roof. Most skylight leaks come from the...
Working on steep Camas lots and HOA streets
Many Camas homes sit on steep lots with sloped driveways, so we chock the trailer, plan material drops and use roof jacks and harnesses on every tall elevation. In HOA neighborhoods on Prune Hill and around Lacamas Lake, we confirm approved colors and work hours before ordering. Downtown mill homes have tighter lots and street parking. We reach Camas from Portland on I-205 and Highway 14, and we answer 24/7 when a storm hits.
Roofing questions from Camas
Why do Prune Hill roofs in Camas get so much wind damage?
Prune Hill sits high on the east side of the metro facing the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge. In winter, cold east wind pours out of the Gorge and hits those exposed Camas homes with little shelter, so ridge caps and edge shingles lift first. Proper nailing and starter strip help a lot.
What does a new roof cost on a large Camas hillside home?
A tear-off and new architectural shingles on a large Camas home on Prune Hill or near Lacamas Lake usually runs $19,480 to $34,870. Roof size, pitch, valleys, skylights and access on sloped lots all move the price. We give you a written estimate after an on-roof look.
Do you reroof the older homes near the mill in downtown Camas?
Yes. Older downtown Camas homes often have layered shingles over board sheathing and old brick chimneys. We tear off to the boards, replace rotted pieces, lay new plywood, install synthetic underlayment and new shingles, and cut in new step flashing and counterflashing at the chimney.
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Roof trouble in Camas?
Call and describe what you are seeing. We answer 24/7 and send a roofer as soon as one is free.