Roofing and Solar Warranty

Summary

Stanley Roof and Solar provides manufacturer and workmanship warranty coverage on every roof replacement, repair, and solar installation in Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro. As a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor, coverage extends beyond materials to include installation quality, with warranties transferable to new homeowners.

Key Takeaways

  • Stanley Roof and Solar backs every project with both a manufacturer warranty and a workmanship warranty, covering material defects and installation quality separately.
  • As a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor, Stanley Roof and Solar unlocks Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty, combining material and workmanship coverage under one manufacturer-backed claim.
  • Solar installations carry three layers of coverage: a panel product warranty, a panel performance warranty, and a separate installation workmanship warranty from Stanley Roof and Solar.
  • Warranties cover manufacturing and installation defects, not storm damage, normal wear, unauthorized repairs, or lack of maintenance.
  • Most Malarkey and solar equipment warranties can be transferred to a new homeowner within a limited window after a home sale.
  • Filing a claim starts with a call to Stanley Roof and Solar, not the manufacturer, since the contractor handles inspection and documentation.

What Your Roof Warranty Covers

A roof warranty is two separate promises stacked on top of each other: a material warranty from the manufacturer covering defects in the shingles themselves, and a workmanship warranty covering whether the roof was installed the right way. Most roofing contractors can only offer the first one, since the manufacturer has no way to verify how well a random contractor installed its product. Malarkey handles this by certifying contractors itself, which is what makes the difference between a standard shingle warranty and the enhanced coverage described below.

Every asphalt shingle roofing job Stanley Roof and Solar completes starts with Malarkey’s baseline Limited Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, available to the original homeowner on a qualifying primary residence.

Solar Equipment and Workmanship Warranty

Solar warranty coverage works in a different way than roofing because it stacks three separate warranties instead of two. The solar panels themselves carry a manufacturer product warranty against defects, plus a separate performance warranty guaranteeing the panels still produce close to their rated output after years of sun exposure. The inverter, which converts the power the panels generate into power a home can use, carries its own manufacturer warranty, often shorter than the panel warranty since inverters have more moving parts. On top of both, solar panel installation work itself carries a workmanship warranty from Stanley Roof and Solar covering the mounting, wiring, and roof penetrations. 

Keeping a solar array covered also depends on basic upkeep. Regular solar panel cleaning and a periodic roof inspection underneath the array are the kind of routine maintenance most warranty documents expect a homeowner to keep up with, similar to how a car warranty expects regular oil changes.

Warranty-Backed Roofing & Solar Services We Offer

Every project completed by Stanley Roof and Solar comes with manufacturer and workmanship warranty coverage, giving homeowners and businesses throughout Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro confidence in the work long after the crew leaves.

  • Roof Replacement: Backed by Malarkey’s enhanced Premium warranty, combining material and workmanship coverage under a single manufacturer-backed claim.
  • Roof Repair: Every repair is covered by a workmanship warranty, so the fix is guaranteed to hold, including roof leak repair and emergency roofing service.
  • Roof Installation: New construction and major additions are installed to the standards required to maintain manufacturer warranty eligibility.
  • Asphalt Shingle Roofing: Installed under Malarkey’s manufacturer specifications to qualify for full warranty protection.
  • Metal Roofing: Standing seam systems backed by strong manufacturer coverage built for long-term durability.
  • Residential Roofing: Every residential project, from repair to replacement, is covered under the same warranty standards.
  • Commercial Roofing: Warranty-backed coverage scaled to fit larger commercial roofing projects.
  • Eco / Sustainable Roofing: Sustainable roofing options carry the same manufacturer and workmanship warranty protection.
  • Gutter Installation: Covered by workmanship warranty to ensure proper long-term drainage performance.
  • Solar Panel Installation: Backed by manufacturer equipment warranties along with Stanley Roof and Solar’s own workmanship guarantee on installation.

What a Roofing & Solar Warranty Doesn’t Cover 

A warranty covers defects, not every way a roof or solar system can be damaged. Understanding the difference upfront avoids a surprise at claim time.

  • Storm and weather damage: Wind, hail, and falling debris are an insurance matter in most cases, not a warranty claim. See Storm Damage Roof Repair for how that process works apart from warranty coverage.
  • Normal wear and aging: Granule loss, color fading, and age-related wear over decades are expected outcomes of roof aging, not manufacturing defects.
  • Unauthorized repairs or modifications: Work performed by another contractor, or changes made without following Malarkey’s installation requirements, can affect warranty eligibility on the areas involved.
  • Lack of maintenance: Skipping roof maintenance or ignoring a known issue until it causes further damage can affect a claim.
  • Improper ventilation or structural issues unrelated to the roofing material: These fall outside a shingle or solar equipment warranty even though they can affect roof performance.

Filing a Warranty Claim

A suspected warranty issue starts with a call to Stanley Roof and Solar instead of a call to Malarkey or a solar equipment manufacturer, since the contractor handles the inspection and documentation the manufacturer requires. Contact Stanley Roof and Solar to describe what is happening, and a technician can schedule a roof inspection to confirm whether the issue is a covered defect, a maintenance item, or unrelated storm damage that should go through insurance instead.

Transferring Your Warranty

Selling a home does not end the roof or solar warranty on its own in most cases, since Malarkey and most solar equipment manufacturers allow a warranty transfer to a new owner within a limited window after the sale.  Keeping a copy of the original registration paperwork makes this process much easier whenever a home sells down the road.

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Malarkey Certified Premium Warranty

Stanley Roof and Solar holds Malarkey’s highest contractor certification, covered in more detail on the About and Malarkey Roofing Systems pages, and that status is what unlocks Malarkey’s Certified Premium Warranty. This warranty combines material coverage with workmanship coverage under a single Malarkey-backed claim, available when a complete Malarkey system, meaning asphalt shingles plus Malarkey underlayment and accessories, is installed by a Certified Premium contractor according to Malarkey’s published installation instructions. Malarkey’s own warranty overview explains the different coverage tiers and how the certified-contractor program changes what a homeowner qualifies for.

In practice, this means a workmanship problem such as a flashing detail or a fastening error does not turn into an argument about whose fault it was. The contractor covers an initial part of the workmanship period, and Malarkey backs the remainder, so the claim stays with the manufacturer instead of resting on the original contractor still being in business years later.

Proudly Backing Roofing and Solar Services with Strong Warranties Across the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area

No matter where a project is located within Southwest Washington or the greater Portland metro, Stanley Roof and Solar backs every roof and solar installation with the same manufacturer and workmanship warranty coverage. From a roof replacement in Vancouver to a solar installation in Portland, homeowners and businesses throughout the region can count on consistent, Malarkey Premium Certified protection behind every job.

Our service areas include Vancouver, WA, Clark County, WA, Battle Ground, WA, Camas, WA, Longview, WA, Woodland, WA, Multnomah County, OR, Portland, OR, Beaverton, OR, Hillsboro, OR, Tigard, OR, and Lake Oswego, OR. For a full view of our coverage, see our service areas page. 

Questions About Your Warranty?

Warranty coverage should be clear before you need it, not something you’re deciphering after a problem shows up. Whether you’re planning a roof replacement, a solar panel installation, or just want to understand what’s already covered on your home, our team is glad to walk you through it in plain language.

Contact Stanley Roof and Solar to ask what a specific roof or solar warranty covers, or call us at (800) 433-4633 to talk through your coverage before starting a project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Malarkey shingle systems carry a Limited Lifetime manufacturer warranty against material defects, and because Stanley Roof and Solar is a Malarkey Certified Premium contractor, qualifying complete roof systems can also carry Malarkey's enhanced Certified Premium Warranty, combining material and workmanship coverage. See the Malarkey Roofing Systems page for how that certification works.

No, storm and weather damage is handled through a homeowner's insurance policy in most cases, not a manufacturer warranty. Storm Damage Roof Repair covers how that documentation and claims process works apart from warranty coverage.

It covers installation errors, such as a flashing or fastening mistake, that affect how the roof performs, as opposed to a defect in the shingle material itself.

Yes, solar panels, the inverter, and the installation work each carry their own warranty, separate from the roofing material warranty underneath the array.

In most cases, yes, Malarkey and most solar equipment manufacturers allow a warranty transfer to a new owner within a limited window after the sale.

Repairs performed by another contractor, or changes made without following the manufacturer's installation requirements, can affect warranty eligibility on the areas involved, so it is worth checking with Stanley Roof and Solar before authorizing outside work on a warrantied roof or solar system.

Contact Stanley Roof and Solar to describe the issue, and a roof inspection will confirm whether it is a covered defect, a maintenance item, or damage that should go through insurance instead.

Get in Touch With Our Roofing Experts Today

Whether you need a fast repair, a full roof replacement, or a solar system installed by a team that actually understands roofs, you’re one call away from a straight answer and a free estimate.