Spokane Valley, WA
Your Trusted Spokane Valley Roofing Company
Glacier Roofing and Exteriors is a full-service roofing company serving Spokane Valley, Washington and surrounding areas. Serving Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mead, Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park, Medical Lake, Cheney and more.
With over 35+ years of combined experience, our home and commercial roofing professionals pride themselves on exceeding your expectations.
Don’t wait to contact us. Schedule your complimentary inspection and consultation today!
Experienced and Local
We are an experienced, family-owned company serving Washington, Idaho and Montana. We have done 1,000’s of roofing and exterior projects and look forward to serving you!
Storm related damage to your roof or exterior? Our team specializes in insurance restoration projects! There are several factors that go into a storm-related claim and we can help you manage them all.
We offer written workmanship warranties and transferrable warranties… and we are Malarkey Emerald Premium Certified. Only 1% of all contractors hold this designation! We are able to offer homeowners enhanced and extended product warranties when installing Malarkey shingles and accessories as part of a complete roof system.
The roof is the most important part of your home. It protects your house and your family from all kinds of extreme weather. That’s why you need roofers you can trust.
Our roofing and exteriors professionals have done hundreds of roofing projects over multiple decades. Whether you need a small repair or a large roof replacement, our team has the knowledge and experience to get the roofing job done right.
Getting a roof can be a stressful process – but with Glacier, you choose what roof you want and we take care of the rest. Roofing shouldn’t be anything to lose sleep over.
Our roofing and exteriors professionals can take care of:
- Storm damage and insurance claims
- Roof Repairs
- Roof Replacement
Our roofing and exteriors professionals have experience working with all kinds of roofing materials, including:
- Asphalt
- Composite
- Concrete Tile
- Wood Shingles
- Metal Roofing
- Flat Roofs
When it comes to your business, leave it to the experts at Glacier Roofing & Exteriors. Commercial buildings often require unique roofing needs and more maintenance than residential roofs. Constructing a new building? We’ll work with your architect or contractor to create a quality roof of the highest standards. Own an existing structure? We can provide you with a wide range of repair and maintenance services that will help extend the life of your roof. No matter what your roofing situation is, our team can handle it.
Repair and Replacement
- LP Smartside
- Vinyl
- James Hardie
- Cedar
- Steel / Metal
- Composite
Save $$$ on your energy bill
- Blown-in Fiberglass
- Blown-in Cellulose
- Insulation-Batt
- Spray Foam
Improve the value of your home
- Pro Installer of Sherwin Williams Paint
- Exterior Prep and Paint
- Exterior Stain
- EPA Lead Renovator Certified Contractor
Spokane Valley sits in one of the most demanding roofing climates in the Pacific Northwest. The combination of heavy winter snowloads, freeze-thaw cycles that can crack and lift shingles from October through April, and increasingly frequent hailstorms in the spring and summer months puts more stress on residential and commercial roofs here than in most other parts of Washington state.
Understanding what your roof is up against — and who you hire to maintain or replace it — matters more here than in a milder climate. This guide covers what Spokane Valley homeowners need to know.
The honest answer depends heavily on the material installed and how well it was put on. In Spokane Valley’s climate, here is what you can realistically expect:
- Standard 3-tab asphalt shingles: 15–20 years. These are the most common shingles installed on homes built in the 1990s and early 2000s. If your home was built during that period and has never had a roof replacement, it is likely due.
- Architectural / dimensional shingles: 22–30 years when properly installed. The most common replacement shingle installed today. Quality and installation matter significantly.
- Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4): 30–40 years. Malarkey’s impact-resistant lines are rated Class 4 — the highest impact resistance rating available — and are specifically engineered for climates with hail exposure like ours. As a Malarkey Emerald Premium contractor, Glacier installs these systems with a full manufacturer’s warranty backing.
- Metal roofing: 40–70 years. The longest-lasting option available in Eastern Washington is increasingly popular for its snow-shedding performance and longevity.
The single biggest factor in roof lifespan beyond material choice is installation quality. A premium shingle installed incorrectly will fail prematurely. This is why contractor certification — not just product selection — is so important.
Spokane County averages multiple significant hail events each year. The challenge with hail damage is that it often isn’t visible from the ground and doesn’t always cause an immediate leak, so many homeowners are living with compromised roofs without realizing it.
What hail damage actually does to a shingle roof:
- Breaks down the granule surface that protects the asphalt layer from UV exposure
- Creates micro-fractures in the shingle that expand with subsequent freeze-thaw cycles
- Dents metal flashing, gutters, and downspouts in ways that affect drainage performance
- Accelerates shingle aging by 5–10 years, depending on impact severity
Glacier’s inspectors are HAAG certified — the industry standard for hail and wind damage assessment recognized by all major insurance carriers. If there has been a significant storm in your area in the last 12 months, a free inspection is worth scheduling before your claim window closes.
Filing a roofing insurance claim in Washington is a process most homeowners navigate only once or twice in their lives. Here is how it typically works and where Glacier fits in:
- Step 1 — Inspection: Glacier performs a free inspection and documents all damage with photos and a written report. This documentation is what the insurance adjuster will review.
- Step 2 — Claim filing: You file the claim with your insurance carrier using the date of the storm event as the loss date. Most Washington homeowners policies require claims within 12 months of the event.
- Step 3 — Adjuster visit: Your insurance company sends an adjuster to assess the damage. Having a HAAG-certified contractor present during this visit significantly improves claim accuracy.
- Step 4 — Scope of work: Once the claim is approved, Glacier works directly with your carrier to finalize the scope of repairs or replacement covered under your policy.
- Step 5 — Installation: Work is scheduled and completed. Glacier handles the paperwork with the carrier through final closeout.
Washington State has strong consumer protection laws around contractor-adjuster communications. Glacier navigates this process on your behalf every day across the Spokane market — it is not a side service, it is a core part of what we do.
The Inland Northwest’s climate — cold winters, active spring hail season, hot dry summers — is exactly the environment Malarkey designed their premium product lines for. As one of fewer than 1% of contractors nationwide to hold Malarkey Emerald Premium certification, Glacier can offer Spokane Valley homeowners:
- Access to Malarkey’s full line of impact-resistant shingles rated for Class 4 hail impact
- Extended manufacturer warranties on both materials and labor not available through standard contractors
- Certified installation that keeps warranty coverage valid for the full product lifespan
- A roofing system engineered to outperform standard shingles in freeze-thaw and hail conditions
Glacier has held this status continuously since 2018. In a market where most contractors can install a roof, very few can back it with manufacturer certification at this level.
Glacier’s Spokane Valley office serves the greater Spokane metro area including Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mead, Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park, Medical Lake, Cheney, and surrounding communities. Our team is local, our project consultants live and work in this market, and our office is right here in the Valley at 16307 E Trent Ave.
Not sure where your roof stands? Glacier offers free inspections across the Spokane Valley market with no obligation. If you already have an idea of what you need, use our Instant Roof Quote tool for a fast estimate without a sales call.
Storm Damage & Insurance Claims — Spokane Valley FAQ
Glacier Roofing & Exteriors is one of the most experienced storm damage and insurance restoration contractors in Spokane Valley. Our HAAG-certified inspectors document hail and wind damage to the standard required by all major insurance carriers, and we work directly with your adjuster through every step of the claims process.
Start with a free inspection from Glacier. We document all damage with photos and a written report, which becomes the foundation of your claim. You then file with your insurance carrier using the storm event date as the loss date. Most Washington homeowners policies allow 12 months from the event to file — contact us as soon as possible if you suspect storm damage.
Yes. Glacier works directly with insurance adjusters throughout the claims process. Having a HAAG-certified contractor present during the adjuster’s site visit significantly reduces the risk of damage being missed or underdocumented, which protects your claim settlement.
Most claims are resolved within 30 to 60 days of filing, though complex claims or disputes can take longer. Washington State insurance regulations require carriers to acknowledge claims promptly and act in good faith. Glacier manages the documentation and follow-up process to keep your claim moving.
HAAG Engineering is the industry’s leading authority on hail and wind damage assessment. HAAG certification means our inspectors are trained to document damage the way insurance companies and engineers expect — reducing claim disputes and speeding up your settlement. Not all Spokane Valley roofing contractors hold this credential.
Possibly. Most Washington homeowners insurance policies allow storm damage claims within 12 months of the loss date. If there was a significant hail or wind event in the Spokane area in the past year, it is worth scheduling a free inspection before your claim window closes.