Historic Ghent Masonry Flashing, Ocean View Coastal Wind Defense & Commercial TPO Flat Roofing
From century-old historic brick townhomes in Ghent and Freemason to open-water coastal residences along the Chesapeake Bay in Ocean View, East Beach, and Willoughby Spit, Norfolk homes showcase distinct architectural styles that demand experienced local craftsmanship.
At Aquashield Roofing Corporation, led by founder Jeff Childers, our factory-certified crews specialize exclusively in two premier systems: high-wind GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingle replacements for residential properties and seamless, heat-welded 60-mil TPO single-ply membrane replacements for commercial facilities and low-slope residential flat porches.
Whether custom-bending copper step flashing and counter-flashing embedded directly into aged brick mortar joints in Colonial Place or installing 130-MPH hurricane-rated shingles in Ocean View, we deliver master-grade builds with 100% free physical inspections, transparent line-item estimates, full City of Norfolk permit compliance, and thorough double magnetic nail sweeps.
Aquashield Roofing Corporation
4006 Morris Ct.
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 553-5191 | VA License #2705186085
100% bare-deck residential tear-offs using GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles with 130-MPH wind warranties, synthetic underlayment, and ridge ventilation.
Heat-welded 60-mil single-ply TPO membrane roof replacements for commercial buildings, retail centers, warehouses, and Downtown facilities.
Custom-fabricated aluminum and copper step flashing, chimney counter-flashing, and dormer transitions for historic Ghent and Freemason homes.
Monolithic 60-mil heat-welded TPO installations for low-slope residential sunrooms, carports, and flat porch additions where shingles fail to shed water.
Copper-infused shingle technology that stops Gloeocapsa magma black algae streaks from forming in Norfolk's humid tidal waterways.
Continuous ridge and intake vent airflow systems that exhaust superheated attic air, lowering summer home cooling bills and preserving shingle lifespan.
Historic homes throughout Ghent, Freemason, and Larchmont feature steep rooflines, multi-story brick chimneys, complex sidewall dormers, and ornate roof transitions. In these older homes, over 85% of active ceiling leaks originate at deteriorated metal flashing rather than field shingle failure.
Standard builder-grade caulking or roofing tar will crack and fail against brick within two seasons. Our master craftsmen custom-bend heavy-gauge aluminum and copper step flashing, grinding out aged brick mortar joints to embed true mechanical counter-flashing with high-performance polyurethane seals. This guarantees permanent, waterproof defense around brick chimneys, dormers, and parapet walls.
Properties along Ocean View Avenue, East Beach, and Willoughby Spit take the direct brunt of open-water gales blowing across the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads harbor. Builder-grade 3-tab shingles and standard 4-nail patterns quickly tear away under sustained 70+ MPH coastal gusts.
Aquashield Roofing fastens every architectural shingle with a 6-nail high-wind pattern directly through the reinforced GAF LayerLock strike zone. Combined with aggressive factory starter strips and self-adhering ice/water shield membranes along eaves and valleys, our roof systems deliver maximum hurricane-grade wind uplift protection.
For flat commercial facilities in Downtown Norfolk and residential low-slope flat porches in Larchmont and Colonial Place, shingles cannot shed standing water. We install 60-mil single-ply TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) membranes. Every seam is hot-air welded at over 1,000°F into a monolithic waterproof sheet that eliminates standing ponding water leaks and reflects over 85% of solar heat radiation.
Established in 1682 and incorporated as a borough in 1736, Norfolk is steeped in over three centuries of American naval and maritime heritage. It is home to Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval installation in the world, and witnessed pivotal events in American history—from the burning of Norfolk in 1776 to the legendary Civil War clash of ironclads, the Battle of Hampton Roads (USS Monitor vs. CSS Virginia) in 1862.
Our team takes great pride in protecting homes near historic landmarks like the Battleship Wisconsin (BB-64) permanently berthed at Nauticus, Historic Fort Norfolk, the world-class collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art, the scenic blooms of the Norfolk Botanical Garden, and the Hermitage Museum & Gardens along the Lafayette River.
We celebrate annual local traditions including the premier Norfolk Harborfest at Town Point Park, the Virginia International Tattoo at Scope Arena, and the lively St. Patrick's Day Parade along Ocean View Avenue. We proudly support our active-duty military and veteran families across Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek, and maritime shipyards throughout Tidewater!
