Locally Owned Since 2004
Roofing & Exterior Home Services in Chesapeake, VA
A lot of Chesapeake homes went up in the 1990s and 2000s, and many are reaching the age where roofs, siding, gutters, and decks need real attention. Reitzel Exteriors handles Chesapeake roofing along with siding, windows, gutters, trim, decks, and fencing. We’ll look at what’s actually going on, walk you through your repair and replacement options, and let you decide what makes sense.
Virginia Beach and the Southside, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk
757-513-7053
Mon. - Fri. 7 AM–6 PM
Sat. - 8 AM-2PM
3324 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 108, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Exterior Home Services for Chesapeake Homeowners
Your roof, siding, windows, gutters, and trim all do the same job from different angles: keep water moving off and away from the house. When one piece slips, the rest pick up the slack until they can’t. That’s why a sagging gutter can end in rotted fascia, or a worn roof edge in a stained ceiling.
Chesapeake Roofing
Missing shingles after a windstorm, a ceiling stain that keeps growing, or granules piling up below your downspouts are the signs most people notice first. Many leaks trace back to one failed spot, like loose flashing or a cracked pipe boot (the rubber seal around a plumbing vent), and roof repair fixes it. When the shingles themselves are worn out, roof replacement is usually the better value.
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Siding Repair Before It Becomes Wall Damage
Cracked, loose, or bowed panels let water reach the sheathing behind them, especially on walls that take the most wind and rain. Damage from mowers and string trimmers near the ground is common too. A damaged area can often be repaired if matching material is available. If the siding is brittle or faded all over, replacing it with vinyl or fiber cement is usually the smarter fix.
Replacement Windows Fitted to Your Home
Drafty rooms, foggy glass, and windows that stick are all signs it may be time. We handle window replacement and new window installation, measuring and fitting each opening so the new units seal properly against wind-driven rain and humid summer air.
Gutters That Carry Water Away
Gutters decide where your roof’s water ends up. When they’re undersized, sagging, or pulling away from the roofline, rain spills against siding, foundations, and landscaping. We install gutters sized to handle the heavy downpours that move through Hampton Roads.
Trim Repair That Keeps Moisture Out
Window, door, and roofline trim take a beating near the coast, and rotted trim can let water and pests into places you can’t see. We repair and replace exterior trim with care for the details, so your home looks finished and stays sealed.
Decks Ready for Long Coastal Summers
From loose boards and aging framing to a weathered deck that needs restoring, we help you get more use out of your outdoor space. We also build new decks. Every project starts with an honest look at what’s structurally sound and what needs to be replaced.
Fencing Built for Wind and Wet Ground
Leaning posts, cracked boards, and gates that drag are common after a few seasons of coastal wind and soggy soil. We install new fences and repair existing ones, helping you choose a layout and material that suit your yard and how your family uses it.
Why Chesapeake Homeowners Choose Reitzel Exteriors
Local Experience Since 2004
Reitzel Exteriors started in Virginia Beach in 2004, and Chesapeake is one of the core cities we serve. In South Norfolk, we replaced the roof and redid the siding, trim, and gutters on Bethel Assembly of God ahead of the church’s 100th anniversary, a project WTKR covered.
Straightforward Repair and Replacement Recommendations
If you’re collecting quotes from several roofing companies in Chesapeake, you’ll notice the scopes rarely match. We explain what we found, why we’re recommending it, and when a repair will hold. As a roofing company that also handles siding, gutters, and trim, we’re not tied to one answer, so we’ll point you to the fix that actually solves the problem.
Respect for Your Home and Property
Your yard isn’t a staging area. Before work starts, we cover landscaping and protect siding and windows. Debris goes into trailers rather than a large roll-off dumpster that can mark up a driveway. Nails are swept daily, and we keep you posted as the job moves along.
Multiple Exterior Services Under One Company
A new roof is a good time to replace tired gutters, and new siding pairs naturally with new windows. Because we handle all seven services, one inspection covers the whole exterior, and one schedule keeps the projects from stepping on each other.
How Chesapeake Weather Affects Your Home's Exterior
Chesapeake is one of the largest cities in Virginia by land area, so conditions vary a lot between a wooded lot in Hickory and a waterfront home in Deep Creek.
Heavy Rain and Drainage.
Much of the city is flat with a high water table, so rain has nowhere fast to go. Big storms expose clogged gutters, short downspouts, and roof leaks quickly. Extend downspouts away from the house, and keep the soil sloping away from the foundation.
Humidity and Moisture.
Shaded, wooded lots keep siding, trim, and decks damp longer. Watch for green film on north-facing walls, peeling paint on trim, and soft deck boards. Cleaning a wood deck and resealing it every year or so goes a long way.
Wind-Driven Rain and Storm Damage.
After a nor’easter or tropical storm, walk the yard and look up. Missing shingles, lifted ridge caps, bent flashing, or loose siding are all worth a call. Use binoculars instead of a ladder.
Coastal Conditions.
Exposure isn’t the same across the city. Homes along the Elizabeth River branches, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the Northwest River get more wind and moisture than homes farther inland, though salt exposure is usually lighter than at the oceanfront. Where you live helps decide which materials make sense.
None of this means your home is in trouble. It does mean a few habits pay off: look things over after major storms, choose materials and fasteners suited to your home’s exposure, and fix small problems before moisture has time to spread. If you’re unsure what you’re looking at, we’re glad to take a look.
From Homeowners
What Homeowners Say About Reitzel Exteriors
We’ve been working on homes in this city since 2004. The best measure of that work is what homeowners say after the crew packs up. Here’s what a few of them had to say.
Storm Damage or an Active Leak?
When wind or rain opens up a problem, don’t wait for it to spread. Call us, tell us what you’re seeing, and we’ll help you figure out how to limit further damage and get a team out to assess it as soon as we can.
Get an Estimate for Your Chesapeake Exterior Project
We serve Chesapeake from our Virginia Beach office. Call or book a time online and tell us what’s going on. We’ll come out, look at the condition of your roof, siding, or whatever brought you to us, and then go over your repair and replacement options, materials, warranties, and payment plans with you. From there, the next step is yours to decide. Financing is available through Service Finance; see financing options.
- 757-513-7053
- info@reitzelexteriors.com
- 3324 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 108 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Common Questions About Exterior Home Projects in Chesapeake
How do I know whether my Chesapeake roof needs repair or replacement?
Start with age and pattern. A 10-year-old roof with one leak usually needs a repair. A roof approaching 20 years old, with curling shingles, bald spots where the granules have washed off, or leaks in more than one place, is usually ready for replacement. Good roofers in Chesapeake will show you what they found so you can judge for yourself.
What causes roof leaks during heavy rain?
Heavy rain finds weak points that light rain doesn’t. The usual suspects are worn flashing at walls and chimneys, cracked pipe boots, old satellite-dish screw holes, and gutters that overflow back under the shingle edge. Water also travels before it drips, so the leak is often a few feet away from the stain.
Can damaged gutters lead to siding or foundation problems?
Yes. Overflow runs down and behind the siding, rots the fascia, and soaks the soil next to your foundation. On flat lots where the ground drains slowly, that water tends to sit, which can mean a damp crawl space and settling around steps and walkways. Fixing a gutter costs far less than repairing what it damages.
When should I repair or replace my privacy fence?
Repair makes sense when a few posts are loose or a handful of boards are broken and the rest is solid. If many posts are rotting at ground level, the fence leans in several places, or you’re patching it every year, replacement is usually cheaper over time. It’s also your chance to change the height or layout, within HOA rules.
What should I look for when hiring a deck builder in Chesapeake?
Ask whether they’re licensed and insured, who pulls the permit, how the deck will attach to your house, and which materials they’d suggest for your sun and shade. A good builder looks at your existing framing before quoting and tells you honestly whether it can be reused.
How do I know when my home's siding needs replacement?
Isolated cracks or a few loose panels are repairs. Replacement is worth considering when siding is brittle, fading unevenly, or warped across whole walls, or when a repair turns up soft sheathing underneath. If you’re also planning new windows, doing both together makes the trim and flashing work cleaner.
Can Reitzel handle several exterior projects at once?
Yes. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters, trim, decks, and fencing are all things we do, so one visit covers everything. We’ll help you decide what needs to happen now and what can wait, based on what’s actually letting water in, then schedule the work in a sensible order, such as the roof before the gutters.