In June 2026, Crafted Exterior Services replaced the roof on a Cape Cod home with two front dormers in Mercersburg, PA, in Franklin County. The crew arrived at 7 a.m., tore the old roof off down to the decking and finished the new asphalt shingle roof the same day.
Project at a glance
- Location: Mercersburg, PA
- Completed: June 2026
- Project duration: 1 day (June 22, 2026)
- Service: roof replacement
- Home: Cape Cod with two front dormers, a rear deck and a garage
- Shingles: Asphalt shingles
What the homeowner said
Fred Douville
They just finished our roof. All I can say is WOW! From the time that Wes (Owner) came out to give us an estimate all thru out the process to the time the crew left, there has been a quality of communication with us the customer that you just don’t see very often these days. The crew got here promptly at 7:00 am and worked the entire day until finished. The on site liaison communicated off and on thru out the day ensuring that we were happy with what the crew was doing and how everything looked. I have communicated with the office several times pertaining to contract questions, material deliveries, weather and scheduling, and Gabby and Courtney are stellar with customer service. I can say that every aspect of this new roof project from the original contact to completion has been just as Wes told me at our dining room table, complete communication and quality to such a degree as to make me the customer totally happy. It worked. Out of 9 Roofing contractors that we called, Crafted Exterior Services was the most reasonable quote, did not make a lot of unrealistic promises, and was just honest and upfront. I thought that at the beginning but now coming out the other end, I know it. I highly recommend Crafted Exterior Services. If I was to ever need another roof, I would call them again with no hesitation.
Update: 1 week later, we have had a lot of compliments on the roof.
About the area
Mercersburg is a borough in southwestern Franklin County, Pennsylvania, near the Maryland line west of Greencastle. Learn more from the Borough of Mercersburg.
Tear-off
The challenge and how we solved it
The challenge: a Cape Cod roof with two front dormers, a rear deck and a garage end, which means more edges and dormer walls to flash than a simple gable roof, and a homeowner who wanted it done without the house sitting open overnight.
The solution: the crew started at 7 a.m., removed the old roof down to the decking, worked the gable ends and dormers, and installed the new shingle roof the same day, with an on-site lead checking in with the homeowners throughout.
What we did
- Removed the existing roofing down to the decking so every sheet could be inspected.
- Worked the gable ends and the dormer walls.
- Installed the underlayment and the new shingle roof.
- Checked in with the homeowners through the day and finished the roof the same day.
- Cleaned up the yard and hauled away all debris.
The finished project
Why these materials
Asphalt shingles. The new roof is asphalt shingles over new underlayment on the full deck. See our asphalt shingle roofing page for the shingle lines Crafted installs.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Clean the gutters and downspouts after the leaves drop in the fall, so water drains off the eaves instead of backing up under the shingles.
- Look the roof over from the ground after major wind or hail storms. The National Weather Service State College office posts storm warnings for this area, and missing or creased shingles should be checked by a roofer before the next rain.
- Keep the attic vents open. Insulation pushed against the soffit vents blocks the airflow the ridge vent depends on.
- Have the pipe boots and flashing looked at every few years. Those joints are where small leaks usually start.
- Never pressure wash the shingles. It strips the protective granules off the surface.
- Check the flashing where the dormer walls meet the roof every few years. Those joints are where Cape Cod roofs most often leak.
Frequently asked questions
On this Mercersburg home, the crew arrived at 7 a.m. and finished the new roof the same day.
They have more edges and dormer walls to flash than a simple gable roof, so they take more care, but this one was still finished in one day.
Yes. Crafted serves Mercersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro and the rest of Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Request a free estimate online. On this job, Wes, the owner, gave the estimate in person.
Planning a roof project in Franklin County, PA?
Crafted Exterior Services serves Mercersburg, Waynesboro, Chambersburg and the rest of Franklin County. See our Chambersburg, PA roofing services, learn about our roof replacement process, or request a free estimate.