Serving Central Indiana since 1996
Your Neighborhood Roofing Experts
A homeowner’s guide to your new roof: our process, your shingle options, warranties, insurance help and financing.
About us
A family business your neighbors already know
Robert Stevens Roofing is a family-owned roofing, siding and gutter contractor based in Carmel. For 30 years we’ve installed and repaired roofs on homes and businesses across the Indianapolis area. Most of our work comes from referrals.
30
years in business
4.9
Google rating
$0
down, free quotes
Why choose us
How we treat every customer
Expertise
30 years of roofs, gutters and siding. We diagnose the real problem and do it right the first time.
Honest advice
We don’t recommend replacing every roof we inspect. You get the truth, with photos to back it up.
Clear pricing
An itemized list of all work and materials before the job starts. No surprises.
Personal service
As a small business, we treat your home like our own and stay in touch from start to finish.
Proven record
Neighbors, friends and insurance agents have referred us for decades.
No pressure.
Free inspections.
Real photos.
Licensed and certified
Credentials that protect you
CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster
Trained and certified by CertainTeed to install their roof systems.
HAAG Certified Inspector
Trained to spot and document hail and wind damage the way adjusters do.
BBB Accredited
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
NRCA Member
Member of the National Roofing Contractors Association.
Licensed contractor
City of Indianapolis General Contractor License #130048.
Xactimate estimating
The same estimating software insurance companies use.
Our process
What to expect, start to finish
1
Free inspection
We check your roof, gutters and attic and take detailed photos you can see for yourself.
2
Honest advice
Repair or replace? We tell you what we’d do if it were our home.
3
Itemized quote
Every material and step listed. If it’s a storm claim, we work with your adjuster.
4
Installation
Full tear-off, deck inspection and a complete roof system, installed by our crew.
5
Follow-through
Cleanup, a final review with you, and your warranty paperwork.
On the job
Every layer done right, from the deck up
The roof system
A roof is more than shingles
1 Ice & water barrier
Self-sealing protection at eaves and valleys, where ice dams and wind-driven rain cause leaks.
2 Synthetic underlayment
A second layer of defense covering the whole roof deck.
3 Starter strip
Seals the first row of shingles at the edges, where wind lifts them first.
4 Shingles
Good, better and best options to fit your home and budget.
5 Ventilation
Intake and ridge vents keep the attic cooler in summer and drier in winter, so the roof lasts longer.
6 Hip & ridge caps
Finished caps along the peaks for protection and a clean look.
Quality installation
What every RSR roof includes
- Full tear-off and roof deck inspection
- Premium synthetic underlayment
- New wall, chimney and pipe boot flashing
- Nail-installed shingles; hand nailing available
- Optional soffit ventilation, gutters and insulation
- Ice & water shield on all eaves and valleys
- Metal drip edge on all eave and rake edges
- New ridge vent or box vent system
- Manufacturer accreditations included
Shingle options · CertainTeed
Our recommended shingle lineup
| Shingle | Impact rating | Algae warranty | A good fit if you want |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark | Class 3 | 25 years | A proven, classic look at a great value |
| Landmark PRO | Class 3 | 30 years | Richer, high-definition color blends |
| Landmark ClimateFlex | Class 4 | 25 years | Top hail protection in traditional colors |
| NorthGate ClimateFlex | Class 4 | 30 years | Top hail protection and richer colors |
Every option includes: CertainTeed’s lifetime limited, transferable warranty · 10 years of SureStart protection · 15-year 110 mph wind warranty, with a higher wind upgrade when installed with CertainTeed starter and hip & ridge.
Warranty details: certainteed.com/warranty · see actual warranty for limitations
Built for Indiana weather
Class 4 is the highest impact rating a shingle can earn.
Stands up to hail
Tested and rated under the UL 2218 impact standard.
Handles cold snaps
ClimateFlex stays flexible in freezing weather and holds its granules.
May lower premiums
Some insurers discount Class 4 roofs. Ask your agent.
Shingle options · Malarkey
Another great option: Malarkey
| Shingle | Impact rating | Non-prorated period | Algae warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander AR | Class 3 | 10 years | 15 years |
| Vista AR | Class 4 | 15 years | 25 years |
| Legacy Scotchgard | Class 4 | 20 years | Limited lifetime |
Warranty details: malarkeyroofing.com/warranties · see actual warranty for limitations
Rubberized asphalt
Added rubber polymers make the shingle tougher and slower to age.
Strong wind warranty
Limited lifetime shingle warranty; 110 mph wind, 130 mph enhanced.
Recycled content
Each roof reuses about 5 tires and 3,200 plastic bags.
The details that matter
Stopping leaks where they start
Pipe flashing
The rubber boots around plumbing vents crack in the sun, often years before the shingles wear out. Water then runs inside walls and shows up later as ceiling stains.
That kind of slow leak is often treated as maintenance, so homeowners insurance usually won’t cover it.
Ask about silicone pipe flashing that holds up to UV for the life of the roof.
Ice dams and valleys
In an Indiana winter, melting snow refreezes at the roof edge and backs water up under the shingles.
We install a self-sealing ice & water barrier along every eave and valley. It seals around each nail, so water has nowhere to go.
Included on every RSR roof.
Gutters & gutter guards
Keep water moving away from your home
New gutters come with a 2-year workmanship warranty. LeafBlaster PRO guards are backed by a 40-year warranty.
Good value
All-Aluminum
Blocks leaves, twigs and pests. White, black or mill finish.
Best filtration
Stainless Micro-Mesh
Stops pine needles and shingle grit. Won’t rust, crack or warp.
Toughest
Frame-Reinforced
Micro-mesh on a heavy aluminum frame for big trees and storm debris.
Superior warranty
Protection that outlasts the job
10yr
Roof workmanship
Our installation is covered by RSR for 10 years.
2yr
Gutter workmanship
Every gutter installation is covered by RSR for 2 years.
Lifetime
Shingle warranty
Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty on all shingles.
40yr
Gutter guards
LeafBlaster PRO guards carry a 40-year warranty.
Manufacturer warranties have their own terms and limitations. Ask us for the full documents.
Storm damage
We help you through the insurance claim
1
Document the damage
A HAAG Certified Inspector photographs hail and wind damage the way adjusters look for it.
2
Meet your adjuster
We meet the adjuster in person at your home so nothing gets missed.
3
Speak their language
Estimates built in Xactimate, the software insurance companies use.
4
Push for a complete settlement
We advocate for everything the storm damaged, then get to work.
Paying for your project
Flexible ways to pay
$0
No down payments
Free inspections and quotes, with no money down.
Home equity line of credit
Borrow against your home’s equity through First Financial Bank.
Personal loan
First Financial’s Quick Loan: $2,000 to $50,000, no collateral needed.
Loans offered by First Financial Bank, subject to credit approval. Apply at bankatfirst.com.
Next step
Schedule your free, no-pressure inspection
