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Roofing in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Trusted roofing and solar specialists headquartered in South Jordan, serving Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
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Roofing in the city between the canyons
Cottonwood Heights sits right where two canyons open into the valley, and the weather here is wetter than on the west side of the valley. Why that matters to you: more snow and rain on the roof means more ice at the eaves, and every small weak spot gets tested every winter.
Between Big and Little Cottonwood
The city’s nickname is “City between the canyons”, and it is earned. The east edge of town runs right up to the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons, and a lot of the housing climbs a ridge toward the mountains, according to the city’s Wikipedia profile. The city averages almost 26 inches of precipitation a year. Riverton, on the west side of the valley, averages under 16. That difference lands on your roof every winter.
Old roots, newer city
Cottonwood Heights is one of the newest cities in the valley and one of the oldest places. Eight families settled here in 1849. After World War II, subdivisions went in and the population boomed, but the area did not become its own city until 2005, according to Utah’s state history site. Today the town is pretty much built out: the population went from 33,433 in 2010 to 33,617 in 2020. So most roofs here sit on homes that have been standing a long time, and a lot of neighborhoods hit replacement age together.
Ice, heat cable, and the hill
Most of our Cottonwood Heights work is in the 84121 ZIP code: 16 of our 20 documented residential jobs here. The higher up the hill your home sits, the colder your roofline gets, and ice and heat cable start to matter. We install heat cable where a roof calls for it and skip it where it does not. On shingle roofs we run GAF Timberline HDZ or CertainTeed Landmark Pro, the same shingles that come in our packages, and we tear off down to the deck every time.
Door to door, with no commission
When we are working in a Cottonwood Heights neighborhood, our project managers go door to door to inform and educate the neighbors and offer free inspections. Our inspectors and sales reps are paid a salary, not commission, so nobody is trying to sell you a roof you do not need. If your roof has years left, we will tell you.
Just a reminder, we have financing options available. Learn more about financing, or you can schedule a free inspection or simply give us a call.
“Best roofer I’ve ever used. Very responsive and reactive. Cleaned everything up before leaving. They made writing the check very easy!! Brando was amazing.”
“Definitive Roofing did a fantastic job on my roof! From the very beginning they made the entire process incredibly easy and stress free. They took the time to explain everything clearly and provided photos throughout the process.”
“Definitive just put a new roof on our house. It was truly 5-star work. The quoting process was solid. The service was exceptional. They did what they said they would do, or they did more.”
“This has to be one of the best contractors I’ve used! My roof is beautiful. They left my yard clean. The workers were very professional and they completed the job 100%.”
“I can’t say enough great things about Definitive! Their communication throughout the entire process is unmatched. I appreciated the extra time they took to make sure all my questions were answered.”
“We had a great experience with Definitive Roofing. Of all the companies we reached out to, they made the most sense financially. They were both clean and efficient. They had our old roof off and a new roof on within two days.”
“Amazing company. From quote to finish they are fair, knowledgeable, professional and a very good team. Did excellent work and cleaned up afterwards as promised.”
“Keaton and his team were great to work with from the very start. Easy going, smooth communication and prompt responses. I would highly recommend to anyone!”
“Very happy with the team at Definitive Construction. They replaced our steep roof in 3 days without leaving any mess behind.”
“Great company would recommend. Communication, service, speed, and crew all top notch.”
“Competitive prices, great turnaround, and above all, phenomenal customer service! We love our new roof and it was a pleasure doing business with you. Thank you Keaton and the Definitive team!”
“Keaton and team were absolutely amazing. They worked directly with my insurance to insure understanding of what was needed. They stayed in touch with the insurance and myself regularly. I felt like this was a partnership.”
Recent work
Recent work in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights sits just north of Sandy, at the mouths of the canyons. Here is some of our work in town.
A full roof, seen from above
A Cottonwood Heights roof from straight overhead. Looking down like this shows every slope, valley, and vent at once, which is how we spot the small problems a ladder can miss. Every job gets photographed, and you get the photos.
Big trees, older homes
Mature trees are part of what makes these older neighborhoods so nice, and they are also hard on a roof. Branches rub, leaves pack the gutters, and shade keeps snow on one side longer than the other. We look at all of it on every inspection.
Nearby, we also work in Sandy, Holladay, Midvale, Salt Lake City.
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Residential roofing
Replacement and repair for Cottonwood Heights homes, on our lifetime workmanship warranty.*
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Commercial roofing
Flat, low-slope, and multi-unit work for property managers and HOAs.
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Roof replacement
Tear-off to new roof, most homes within 24 to 48 hours, on an 86-step checklist.
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Roof repair
Leaks, missing shingles, and storm damage, fixed properly and photographed.
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Siding and gutters
We handle most of it ourselves, with trusted specialists when we get busy.
Licensed in Utah for residential and commercial work, contractor license 6933591-5501. Insured, with $2,000,000 liability and full workers comp.
Cottonwood Heights roofing questions
Questions we get all the time from Cottonwood Heights homeowners.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, financing that works for you. In-house, or through one of our lending partners, set up right alongside your estimate. Military, first responders, and teachers get an automatic $500 off.
Do you handle insurance?
We inspect, mark, photograph, and give your insurance company a complete dated report. With your OK, we also answer your carrier’s questions about what we documented. We are roofers, not public adjusters, so we do not negotiate or file the claim for you, and we never promise a free roof. What we make sure of is that nothing on your roof goes undocumented.
What counts as an act of God?
Damage nobody caused. Hail, wind, lightning, a tree that came down in a storm. Nobody was careless and nobody skipped a repair, the weather just showed up. That is the kind of damage most homeowner policies are written for. What they usually will not cover is a roof that simply got old, which is exactly the line good photos win and bad photos lose.
How do I tell if I have storm damage?
From the ground, mostly you cannot, and that is the problem. Look for shingle granules in the gutters or at the downspout, lifted or missing shingles after wind, dents on soft metal like vents and downspouts, and any new stain on an upstairs ceiling. If you spot any of it, get the free inspection and we will document every slope before it turns into a leak.
Do you work on roofs with solar panels?
Yes, in-house. We hold the S202 Solar Photovoltaic classification on our Utah contractor license, so panels come off and go back on with the crew that does your roof. No second company, no second wait, and one warranty conversation instead of two.
Do Cottonwood Heights homes need heat cables?
Often, yes, especially up the hill. The city sits at the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood canyons and gets noticeably more precipitation than the west side of the valley. The higher and colder your roofline sits, the more ice builds at the eaves. We install heat cable where the roof calls for it, and we will tell you straight if yours does not.
How old are most roofs in Cottonwood Heights?
Many of the homes here are decades old. Subdivisions went up after World War II, and the population has barely changed since 2010, so most of the work here is replacing roofs on homes that have been standing a long time, not roofing new builds.
Do you pull permits in Cottonwood Heights?
Yes. We pull the reroof permit where the city requires one.
How many roofs have you done in Cottonwood Heights?
20 documented residential jobs, counted from our own job records. 16 of them are in 84121, 3 are in 84093, and 1 is in 84047. Every one photographed.
Do you really go door to door in Cottonwood Heights?
Our project managers do, yes. When we are roofing in a neighborhood, they inform and educate the neighbors and offer free inspections. Nobody pushes, and the inspection is free either way.
Have a question we didn’t answer? Call or text (801) 252-5124 and ask a real person.
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Lifetime workmanship warranty on every job.* GAF Certified Plus™ Contractor.
*May not apply to all products and services. Each manufacturer’s product warranty has its own terms.