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Roofing in Murray, Utah
Trusted roofing and solar specialists headquartered in South Jordan, serving Murray, Utah.
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Roofing for Murray's 1970s neighborhoods
Two out of three homes in Murray were built between 1950 and 1990. Why that matters to you: an older house can hide old decking and past repairs under its shingles, and what is under the shingles matters as much as the shingles.
A smelter town first
Murray was industrial before it was a suburb. The first smelter went up here in 1870, and over the next thirty years Murray became home to some of the largest smelters in the region. It became a city on January 3, 1903, per Murray’s history on Wikipedia. The smelting stopped in 1949, but the two big smokestacks stood over town until August 6, 2000, when they came down in about 15 seconds. The taller one was 455 feet, the Deseret News reported.
The postwar boom, and then the 1970s
The houses came after the war. Murray grew from about 9,000 people in 1950 to about 25,800 in 1980, per the same census figures. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey figures on Census Reporter put the median Murray home at 1978, with about 5,500 homes built in the 1970s alone, more than in any other decade. Under an older roof we often find older decking, past patch jobs, and sometimes a second layer laid right over the first. We tear off to the deck every time, replace soft decking instead of covering it up, and the first two sheets are on us.
Big trees on the older streets
Older neighborhoods mean older trees, and a lot of Murray streets are shaded by them. We love that about Murray. It does mean the roofs here work harder: leaves and needles pile up in the valleys and gutters and hold water against the shingles, and a limb over the ridge scrubs the granules off in the wind. On shingle roofs we run GAF Timberline HDZ or CertainTeed Landmark Pro, the same shingles that come in our packages.
Murray has had its own power company since 1913
Murray runs its own electric utility. Murray City Power was created in 1913 and serves about 18,000 customers, most of them homes. That matters if you want solar: Murray Power has its own net metering program and paperwork, and the city says it is revising the program. We hold the solar license, so if you are thinking about solar panels, or you already have them and need a new roof, one crew handles both.
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 Murray
We’ve been in business since 2007, and Murray is just up the road from our office in South Jordan. Here is one of our Murray jobs from the drone.
A dark roof under the trees
A dark gray shingle roof on a Murray home, with trees right up against the back slope. From straight above you can see every vent, every valley, and where the branches hang over. That is the view behind every free inspection we do, and the owner gets the photos.
Nearby, we also work in Holladay, Midvale, Taylorsville, Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy.
Roofing and solar pros
Your one-stop shop
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Residential roofing
Replacement and repair for Murray 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.
Murray roofing questions
Questions we get all the time from Murray homeowners.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, through a lending partner or directly with us. Our in-house financing is there for families who need it, and you see the real monthly numbers with your estimate before you decide anything. Military, first responders, and teachers get an automatic $500 off.
Do you handle insurance?
Our part is the documentation. We inspect, mark, photograph, and give your insurance company a complete dated report, and with your OK we 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?
Mostly you cannot, from the ground. 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, and we do not hand it off. 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.
How old are most roofs in Murray?
Many Murray homes are 45 years old or more. The median Murray home was built in 1978, and about one in four went up in the 1970s alone. Roofs that age have often been redone before, and some still have an old layer under the current one. We tear off to the deck every time so nothing old gets buried.
Is solar different in Murray?
Yes, because Murray runs its own power company. Murray City Power has its own net metering program and its own interconnection paperwork, and the city says it is revising that program, so the rules can change. Ask us during the inspection and we will walk you through what the city asks for today.
Do Murray’s big trees matter for my roof?
They do. A lot of Murray’s older streets have mature trees right over the houses. Leaves fill the valleys and gutters and hold water against the shingles, and a limb rubbing the roof wears the granules off. We check for all of it on every inspection and photograph what we find.
Do you pull permits in Murray?
Yes. We pull the reroof permit where the city requires one.
How many roofs have you done in Murray?
13 documented residential jobs, counted from our own job records: 7 in 84107, and 3 each in 84121 and 84123.
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.