Worker installing roof shingles with an air hammer and nail

Shingle Installation

Classic cedar and architectural shingles, installed with a reference-worthy eye.

There's no prettier roof on the coast than a shingled one done properly — and no surface that forgives sloppy work less.

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How We Do It

Shingling is one of the most visible trades a home can have — every course is there for the neighborhood to see. We lay cedar, architectural, and premium shingles with straight courses, tight joints, and clean lines that hold up for decades and look hand-finished for years.

The Newport LookClassic coastal shingling that fits right in on the most photographed streets in RI.
Straight & EvenCourses laid to reference lines, not eyeballed — visible quality on every surface.
Built for the CoastMaterials and spacing selected for salt air, wind, and New England freeze-thaw.

The Process

How Shingle Installation Works

01

Grade & Sort

We sort every shingle for color and grain, placing premium grades where they're most visible and keeping runs consistent.

02

Layout & Gauging

Courses are marked to even exposure so the roof has a rhythm — no wandering lines, no uneven reveals.

03

Fixed Right, Spaced Right

Every shingle is nailed to spec and gapped for expansion, so it breathes and settles without splitting.

04

Edges & Transitions

Rakes, valleys, and wall transitions are cut and flashed meticulously — the spots where a shingled roof either fails or shines.

05

Pride in Every Row

We photograph our own work because we're proud of it, and we stand behind every course when you're ready to look.

Peace of Mind

Built on Trust

5-Star Reputation

A perfect 5.0 rating across every review — from homeowners who watched us work.

Punctual Crew

We show up when we say we will and stay until the job is done right.

Daily Cleanup

Your property is treated with respect — full cleanup at the end of every day.

Skilled Team

Every member of Dean's crew is trained, experienced, and proud of their craft.

Where We Work

Shingle Installation Across Aquidneck Island & Rhode Island

We bring shingle installation to homeowners throughout Newport and the surrounding Rhode Island communities. If your town isn't listed, call us anyway — we travel for the right job.

NewportMiddletownPortsmouthJamestownTivertonLittle ComptonBristolNarragansettNorth Kingstown

Based at 175 Third St, Newport, RI 02840 — serving Aquidneck Island and the Rhode Island coast.

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Serving NewportNewport and surrounding Rhode Island communities.
Fast ResponseDean returns every estimate request within 24 hours.

Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews.

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