Roofing in
Moon Township
Moon Township roofing done right — from the Thorn Run corridor to the neighborhoods ringing Pittsburgh International Airport. Big Dog Roofs replaces, repairs and storm-proofs roofs across all of 15108.
ZIP 15108 · 15231 · Population ~25,000
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Roofing Moon Township, PA — What We Actually See Here
Moon Township is a mix of 1960s–1980s split-levels, brick ranches and newer plan homes built out along University Boulevard and Beaver Grade Road. That age spread matters: a lot of Moon roofs are on their second or third layer of shingles, and we still find original 3-tab systems that were never properly ventilated. When we quote a Moon Township roof replacement, we tear off to the deck, check for soft sheathing over the garage and bath fans, and rebuild the intake-to-ridge ventilation balance so the new shingles actually hit their rated lifespan.
The other Moon-specific factor is wind. Sitting on the plateau above the Ohio River with wide-open exposure near the airport, Moon Township regularly takes stronger sustained gusts than the valley towns below it. We spec high-wind-rated architectural shingles, six-nail patterns and starter strip on every eave and rake for homes on the exposed western side of the township.
We also do a steady amount of commercial and multi-family flat-roof work in Moon — office parks along Cherrington Parkway, the hotel corridor near the airport, and student-adjacent rentals near Robert Morris University. TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen are all in our wheelhouse.
Built for Moon Township Weather
Moon Area School District covers neighborhoods with very different roof ages, so we do not treat 15108 as one uniform market. A Thorn Run ranch may need plank-deck repairs and better bathroom-fan venting, while a newer home near Montour Run is more likely to have failed pipe boots, crowded valleys or builder-grade ridge vent. Our inspection follows the whole water path from the attic to the exterior. The written scope separates urgent leak work, ventilation corrections and optional upgrades so Moon homeowners can see exactly where the money goes.
For a Moon replacement, we protect siding and landscaping before the tear-off, remove every old layer, photograph the exposed deck, replace only damaged sheathing and install ice-and-water membrane at eaves, valleys and penetrations. We then use synthetic underlayment, matched starter, six fasteners per shingle and a balanced exhaust system. Final cleanup includes the driveway, lawn and public sidewalk. That process matters on airport-facing properties where uplift starts at an unsealed rake or poorly fastened starter course long before the field shingles look worn.
Straight talkLocal crews, written scopes, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on every Moon Township roof.
Moon Township Roof Specifics
Airport-plateau exposure — six-nail patterns and 130 mph-rated architectural shingles standard.
Moon's 70s split-levels are chronically under-vented; we rebalance intake and ridge.
We remove every layer down to deck instead of shingling over old 3-tab.
Neighborhoods We Roof in Moon Township
Local crews who know these streets by name.
Around Moon Township
Wide-open plateau exposure means higher sustained wind loads on nearby roofs.
Student rentals and multi-family properties we service on tight turnaround.
The 133-acre township park at the center of the Moon Crest and Bon Meade neighborhoods.
Low-slope commercial roofs — TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen.
Why Moon Township Calls Big Dog
Bonded, insured, and locally accountable.
Call before noon — we're on your roof today.
Written warranty on every install.
Services in Moon Township
Everything we do, on your street.
Moon Township Roofing FAQs
How much does a roof replacement cost in Moon Township, PA?
Most Moon Township homes fall between $9,500 and $18,000 for a full architectural shingle tear-off and replacement, depending on square footage, pitch, layers to remove and any decking repairs. We give a written, itemized quote free — no ballpark over the phone.
Do you handle roofs near Pittsburgh International Airport?
Yes. We work throughout 15108 and 15231, including the Cherrington and Carnot corridors. Airport-area roofs get our high-wind fastening spec by default.
How fast can you get to a Moon Township leak?
We run daily crews through Moon. Call before noon and we can usually have a tarp and an inspection on your roof the same day.