Master-Certified Roof Replacements, Historic Olde Towne Masonry Flashing & Commercial TPO Flat Roofing
From the gas-lit brick streets and federal townhomes of Olde Towne to sprawling mid-century ranch homes across Churchland, Cradock, and Port Norfolk, Portsmouth properties demand expert roofing engineering.
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 executing a full bare-deck shingle tear-off along the Western Branch in Churchland, custom-fabricating lead-coated copper step flashing into aged brick mortar joints in Olde Towne, or installing an energy-efficient white TPO roof on a commercial building in Midtown, we deliver master craftsmanship with 100% free physical inspections and transparent line-item quotes.
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 industrial facilities in Midtown.
Custom-bent aluminum and copper step flashing, chimney counter-flashing, and dormer transitions for historic Olde Towne and Park View brick residences.
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 Portsmouth's humid riverfront climate.
Continuous ridge and intake vent airflow systems that exhaust superheated attic air, lowering summer home cooling bills and preserving shingle lifespan.
Historic residences in Olde Towne, Park View, and Port Norfolk feature steep gables, multi-flue brick chimneys, and intricate sidewall dormers. In older homes, over 85% of active leaks occur at deteriorated masonry joints rather than shingle field failures.
Standard roofers often apply cheap black roofing tar that dries and cracks within months. Our master roofers custom-bend heavy aluminum and copper step flashing, mechanically grinding into brick mortar joints to embed true counter-flashing sealed with commercial-grade polyurethane. This ensures a permanent waterproof barrier against driving Elizabeth River rainstorms.
In mature residential neighborhoods like Churchland, Cradock, and Simonsdale, large hardwood and pine trees drop heavy debris that mats in roof valleys, trapping standing water that slowly rots plywood roof sheathing and rafter framing.
"Lay-over" roofs (nailing new shingles over old failing roofing) hide this wood rot, trap trapped humidity, and void manufacturer warranties. Aquashield Roofing strips every Portsmouth roof down to bare plywood sheathing, replaces rotted CDX and OSB decking at fixed per-sheet contract rates, and installs self-adhering ice and water shield membranes in all valleys, eaves, and penetrations before shingle installation begins.
For flat commercial roofs across Portsmouth business districts and residential low-slope flat porches in Churchland, 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.
Founded in 1752 and established in 1767 as the Gosport Shipyard, Portsmouth is home to the world-famous Norfolk Naval Shipyard—the oldest and largest industrial shipyard in the nation. It was here that the historic ironclad CSS Virginia was converted to battle the USS Monitor during the Civil War.
Our crews regularly install and repair roofs across Portsmouth's prominent landmark corridors—from the gas-lit streets and 18th-century architecture of the Olde Towne Historic District and the red-and-white Lightship Portsmouth Museum berthed along the Elizabeth River Seawall to the hands-on exhibits at the Children's Museum of Virginia on High Street, the historic Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (Building 1), and Portsmouth City Park along the Western Branch.
We celebrate annual community traditions including the historic Cock Island Race, the Olde Towne Ghost Walks, the Seawall Art Show, and the UMOJA Festival. When you choose Aquashield Roofing, you partner with a local contractor dedicated to protecting Portsmouth homes and commercial properties for decades to come!
