Locally Owned Since 2004
Roofing & Exterior Home Services in Norfolk, VA
A ceiling stain that comes back after every hard rain. Siding that’s starting to buckle. A deck you don’t quite trust anymore. Reitzel Exteriors has worked on Norfolk homes for more than two decades, handling roofing, siding, windows, gutters, trim, decks, and fencing. We’ll figure out what’s really going on, explain your options in plain language, and do the work the right way.
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 Norfolk Homeowners
Think of your home’s exterior as layers. The roof and siding shed water. Flashing, trim, and caulk seal the seams between them. Gutters carry the water away, and windows have to keep it out while letting light in. When one layer fails, water finds the next weak spot, so a problem in one place often shows up somewhere else. That’s why we look at the whole picture, even when you called about one thing.
Norfolk Roofing
Most roof calls start the same way: a ceiling stain after a storm, shingles in the yard, or a roof that’s simply getting old. Leaks usually trace back to worn flashing around chimneys, vents, and walls, or to shingles lifted by wind. Left alone, water reaches the wood decking and insulation, and the fix gets bigger. If the damage is limited and the roof has life left, roof repair is usually the right call. If shingles are curling, shedding granules, or failing in several places, roof replacement may make more sense. We’ll show you what we found and explain both options.
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Siding That's Seen Better Days
Warping, cracks, fading, or soft spots near the bottom of a wall usually mean moisture is getting behind your siding. Left alone, it can rot the sheathing underneath. If the damage is limited, we repair just those sections. When it’s spread around the house, new vinyl or fiber cement siding is the better long-term fix.
Drafty, Foggy, or Sticking Windows
Drafts, fog between the panes, sticking sashes, and stained frames are the usual signs a window is failing. If only one or two are bad, we’ll tell you. When seals and frames are going throughout the house, replacement windows are usually worth it, and we install each one properly sealed and flashed.
Gutters That Overflow in Heavy Rain
Water sheeting over your gutters in a downpour points to clogs, poor slope, sagging sections, or gutters too small for the roof. That overflow soaks fascia, stains siding, and pools at the foundation. Loose hangers and leaky seams can be repaired. Gutters that are rusted, undersized, or pulling away are better replaced.
Fascia, Soffit, and Trim Rot
Peeling paint and soft spots on your fascia, soffits, or window trim are early signs of rot, usually from water dripping off the roof edge or an overflowing gutter. Small areas can be cut out and replaced. Where rot keeps coming back, we’ll fix the water source and suggest lower-maintenance trim materials.
A Backyard Deck You Can Trust Again
Gray, splintered, or spongy boards are the obvious signs. The bigger concern is underneath: rotting joists, loose railings, and rusted fasteners. Worn boards on a sound frame can often be replaced without starting over. As deck builders, we check the structure first, then plan repairs or a new deck that fits how you use your backyard.
Privacy Fence Repair and Replacement
Leaning sections, rotted posts, and gates that won’t latch are the usual signs. A few bad posts or panels can often be replaced without redoing the whole run. When most of the posts are failing, a new fence is the better investment. For fence installation in Norfolk, VA, we’ll help you plan the layout and choose a material.
Why Norfolk Homeowners Choose Reitzel Exteriors
Local Experience Since 2004
Marc Reitzel grew up in Virginia Beach, started working in roofing and construction in high school, and founded the company with his wife, Courtney, in 2004. Norfolk is right next door, and for two decades we’ve worked as a roofing and exterior company on the kinds of homes you see all over the city, from brick ranches to older two-story houses that still have their original wood trim.
Straightforward Recommendations
When you’re comparing roofers in Norfolk, the estimates rarely look alike. We’ll show you what we found, explain what’s causing it, and tell you whether a repair will hold or a replacement makes more sense. If two options are both reasonable, we’ll lay them out and let you decide. Our estimates spell out what’s included, so you can compare them fairly.
Respect for Your Property
Before anything comes off the roof, we cover your landscaping, siding, and windows and put down ground protection. Debris goes into trailers instead of a large roll-off dumpster sitting in your driveway. We sweep for nails every day, not just at the end. When the job is finished, we walk the property with you so nothing is left unanswered.
One Company for Multiple Exterior Projects
If your roof, gutters, and fascia all need work, it helps to have one company plan them together. The gutters go back up on sound fascia, the flashing ties into the new siding the right way, and you’re not juggling three contractors’ schedules. You can do it all at once or in phases, with one point of contact either way.
What Norfolk's Coastal Weather Means for Your Home
Norfolk is surrounded by water, with the Chesapeake Bay along its northern shore and the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers winding through its neighborhoods. Living this close to the water affects how exterior materials age, and knowing what to watch for helps you decide when something needs a closer look.
Salt air.
Homes near the bay, like those in Ocean View, and along the rivers get the most salt exposure. Watch for rust streaks, flaking paint, and loose fasteners, and ask for corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners when you replace anything.
Humidity and frequent rain.
Humid summers keep wood from drying out, so rot starts in fascia, window sills, trim edges, and deck boards. Press a screwdriver into those spots once a year. If it sinks in easily, have it checked.
Wind-driven rain.
Nor’easters and tropical storms push rain sideways under shingles and behind flashing, so some leaks only appear in certain storms. If a stain shows up only after windy rain, tell us. It helps pinpoint the source.
Heavy downpours.
Much of Norfolk is low and flat, so water is slow to drain. Clean your gutters twice a year, and make sure downspouts carry water several feet from the foundation.
None of this means your house is in trouble. It just means a little attention at the right time goes a long way.
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 Norfolk Exterior Project
Call or book online and tell us what’s going on. We’ll visit your home, inspect the problem areas and anything connected to them, then walk you through what we found, what we recommend, and your material, warranty, and payment options. Take whatever time you need to decide. Financing is available through Service Finance.
- 757-513-7053
- info@reitzelexteriors.com
- 3324 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 108 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Questions Norfolk Homeowners Ask About Exterior Projects
How do I know if my Norfolk roof needs repair or replacement?
Age and spread are the big factors. A roof with a few damaged shingles or one leaking flashing detail can usually be repaired. If shingles are curling or brittle, granules are piling up in your gutters, leaks keep returning in different spots, or the decking feels soft, replacement is often the better value. An inspection tells you which side of that line your roof is on.
What causes roof leaks during heavy rain?
Most leaks come from flashing, the metal that seals around chimneys, vents, skylights, and walls, rather than from the shingles themselves. Wind-lifted shingles, cracked rubber boots around plumbing vents, and clogged gutters that back water under the roof edge are other common causes. Water can run along the decking before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling isn’t always right below the problem.
How does coastal weather affect siding and exterior trim?
Humidity keeps wood trim damp, which leads to peeling paint and rot, especially along bottom edges and around windows. Salt air wears down finishes and corrodes fasteners. Wind-driven rain pushes water into the gaps where siding meets trim. Fresh caulk and paint help a lot, and lower-maintenance materials can make sense where trim keeps failing.
When should I replace my home's windows?
Consider replacement when you see fogged glass from failed seals, feel drafts, find soft or rotting frames, or have sashes that won’t open, close, or lock properly. If only one or two windows have problems, replacing just those may be reasonable. If most of the house has the same issues, doing them together is usually more efficient.
Can damaged gutters cause other exterior problems?
Yes. Gutters that overflow or leak send water onto fascia boards, down your siding, and against the foundation. Over time that can rot fascia and soffits, damage siding, and contribute to a damp crawl space. Fixing a gutter problem early usually costs far less than repairing what it damages.
Can Reitzel handle multiple exterior repairs in one project?
Yes. We handle roofing, siding, windows, gutters, trim, decks, and fencing, so we can look at everything in one visit. Combining related work, like a new roof with new gutters and fascia repair, means the pieces are planned to fit together and you deal with one company. You can also phase the work over time if that suits your budget.
What should I expect during a roof replacement?
Most residential roof replacements take one to three days, depending on the roof’s size, the materials, and the weather. Before we start, we protect your landscaping and the sides of the house. The old roofing comes off, damaged decking is replaced as needed, and new underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and shingles go on to manufacturer specifications. We clean up and sweep for nails every day.
How do I schedule an exterior inspection in Norfolk?
Book a time with the scheduler on this page, or call 757-513-7053, Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Let us know what you’ve noticed and which parts of the house you’d like us to look at. You can also email info@reitzelexteriors.com.