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Squatch Roofing applied a Roof Maxx treatment to the gray laminate shingle roof of a two-story home in Seattle, WA 98177 on July 7, 2026, with the roof tune-up included at no charge. The June 19 inspection covered the attic and every roof slope and photographed a shingle field with no cracked, missing, or lifted shingles visible, which is the condition Roof Maxx is made for. The crew treated the roof slope by slope in a single morning visit, and the job was invoiced the same day.
| Location | Seattle, WA 98177 |
|---|---|
| Service | Roof Maxx treatment with the Roof Maxx tune-up included free |
| Property | Two-story home with an upper main roof and a lower roof section |
| Inspection | June 19, 2026: attic, exterior, and every roof slope; 16 photos on file |
| Existing roof | Gray laminate (architectural) asphalt shingles over OSB decking; box vents and pipe vents; ridge cap shingles; no cracked, missing, or lifted shingles visible in the inspection photos |
| Attic | OSB roof decking, blown-in insulation, an insulated exhaust duct, and a round metal duct, all photographed June 19 |
| Treatment | Roof Maxx, applied by hose and spray wand across every slope, July 7, 2026 |
| Project investment range | $3,000 to $4,700 |
| Warranty | Roof Maxx 5-year transferable warranty for the treatment |
What Squatch Found on the Inspection
The inspection took place the afternoon of June 19, 2026 and started in the attic. The photos show OSB roof decking on the underside with no staining visible, blown-in insulation across the attic floor, an insulated exhaust duct rising to the roof deck, and a round metal duct. From there the inspector walked the roof slopes.
- Shingle field: gray laminate shingles with the granule surface in place. No cracked, missing, or lifted shingles appear in any of the sixteen inspection photos.
- Ridge and hips: ridge cap shingles seated and flat, with tree needles collected along the ridge line.
- Penetrations: box vents and pipe vents in place; nothing photographed as displaced or open.
- Debris: a light scatter of needles and small debris in the shingle seams, no moss visible.
Why We Recommended Roof Maxx Instead of Replacement
Squatch is not against replacing roofs. It is against replacing roofs that do not need it. This roof’s shingles were aging but whole: no cracks through the mat, no lifted tabs, no missing pieces, and a deck that looked clean from the attic. That is the profile Roof Maxx is designed for. Roof Maxx describes its product as a plant-based soy methyl ester treatment that soaks into asphalt shingles and replaces the oils that dry out over time, with a five-year transferable warranty on shingle flexibility for each application.
Squatch quoted the treatment with the roof tune-up included free, which is how every Squatch Roof Maxx project is sold. The homeowner approved the quote. The quote and the invoice both carry two lines: Roof Maxx Treatment, and Roof Tune-Up (free with a Roof Maxx treatment).
How the Project Was Completed
The crew set ladders the morning of July 7, 2026. The tune-up, which on Squatch Roof Maxx projects means blowing debris off the roof and checking and resealing vent boots and fasteners, is listed on the invoice but was not photographed as a separate step. The application photos follow the crew across the roof. They treated one slope at a time with a hose and spray wand, covering both the upper roof and the lower section. Freshly applied Roof Maxx shows up light gray on the surface, so the photo log has a clear line between treated and untreated shingles on every slope until the whole roof was covered. Around the box vents and pipe flashings the crew worked the wand in close, and the spray pattern is visible in the photos of the last slope.
The Finished Result
By the end of the visit every slope on both roof sections had been treated. There is no dramatic after photo on a Roof Maxx job: once the product absorbs, the roof looks like the same roof, which is the point. What the homeowner has is a documented treatment date, the Roof Maxx five-year transferable warranty, and the same intact shingles with their flexibility restored rather than a tear-off.
What This Roof Maxx Treatment Cost
Project investment range: $3,000 to $4,700. This range reflects the scope of this completed project and is not a current quote. It is anchored on the final invoice total, which includes Washington sales tax.
The price on this job reflects the area treated: a two-story home with an upper roof and a separate lower section is more roof than a single-story ranch. The tune-up added no cost. For comparison, a full replacement of a laminate shingle roof in Seattle runs many times this figure; see the Landmark PRO replacement in Squatch’s Seattle roof replacement project for a documented range.
What Homeowners With Similar Roofs Should Know
The attic decides it as much as the roof does. On this job the June 19 attic photos, showing clean OSB decking with no staining, are what made the roof a candidate for treatment rather than a tear-off. If your roofer skips the attic, they are guessing.
Expect the roof to look wet, then normal. The photo log from this job shows the product going on light gray and the sharp line between treated and untreated slopes. That line disappears as the product soaks in. There is no color change to expect afterward.
Get the tune-up in writing. This invoice lists the tune-up as its own line at no charge. That line is what documents the vent and fastener check for a future buyer or warranty conversation.
Related questions
How much did this Roof Maxx treatment in Seattle cost?
The project investment range for this completed job was $3,000 to $4,700 for a Roof Maxx treatment on a two-story home with an upper and a lower roof section, with the roof tune-up included free. The range reflects this project’s scope and is not a current quote.
Why was this roof treated instead of replaced?
The June 19, 2026 inspection photographed intact gray laminate shingles with no cracked, missing, or lifted pieces, and OSB decking with no visible staining from the attic. Roof Maxx is designed for shingles that are aging but structurally whole, so Squatch quoted the treatment rather than a replacement.
What does the Roof Maxx tune-up include?
On Squatch Roof Maxx projects the tune-up covers blowing debris off the roof and checking and resealing plumbing boots, exhaust vents, and fasteners before the treatment goes on. It is included at no charge and appears as its own line on this job’s quote and invoice.
How long did the Roof Maxx application take?
The treatment was completed in a single morning visit on July 7, 2026, with the crew’s photo log covering the application from the first slope to the last. The job was invoiced the same day.
What warranty came with this treatment?
Roof Maxx provides a five-year transferable warranty on each treatment, covering shingle flexibility over the treatment period. Squatch documents the treatment date and scope on the invoice so the warranty can follow the home if it is sold.
Have a roof with similar symptoms?
If your shingles are aging but still whole, a Roof Maxx treatment may be the right call, and if it is not, Squatch will tell you that too. Squatch Roofing can run a free 21-point inspection, including the attic, and show you the photos. Squatch serves Seattle, the Eastside, and the greater Seattle area. Schedule an inspection or call (425) 292-8327.
This project documentation was prepared by Squatch Roofing from the job records and photos from our crew, September 2026. Technical review by Ben Metsker, Manager, Squatch Roofing.
