A leaking roof allows water to pour or drip into your home and can cause extensive damage. You need to deal with the problem quickly. Here are three ways to control damage and lower costs when you have a leaking roof. Minimize Damage Your priority is minimizing damage. Many homeowners do not realize a problem […]
A roofing contractor may arrive on your doorstep after a storm, but not all are good value. A low price is only a good deal if a roofing contractor delivers quality goods and services and their work has a reliable warranty. Here are some important tips to ensure that your roofing contractor delivers what you […]
When you are ready to commit to a company to handle your roofing project a roofing contract is essential. The Greater Atlanta area often sees an influx of fly-by-night roofing contractors after a storm and even though they may offer low prices, you have little to fall back on should something go wrong. They seldom […]
Roof inspections requires expertise. Homeowners can climb a ladder, peer around searching for obvious damage, but few know enough to recognize other signs that indicate problems. Roofs installed by a reputable roofing contractor are normally warrantied for workmanship for five years free of charge, but maintenance is essential to detect damage. Almost all roof problems […]
Most people never consider their roof until there’s problems. They might notice moisture getting into their home or see a loose shingle. Damage is the most common cause of roofing problems and this is why the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recommends you get your roof inspected in the spring and the fall, even if […]
Be a wise homeowner. Keep these pointers in mind to avoid a roofing scam. Never Pay Up Front Legitimate roofing contractors do not ask for money up front. A reputable contractor offers multiple payment methods and usually has a payment plan too. If you are asked to pay a significant amount of the job or […]
Roof damage by hail is not unusual in the Greater Atlanta area. In the past decade, 115 hail storms pummeled rooftops of Atlanta homes. Some damage is obvious, but many times homeowners underestimate the power of Mother Nature and what she can do to their roof. Here are three telltale signs that your roof needs […]
Major storms and roof damage are very common in the Greater Atlanta area. Hail and the wind leave obvious and less telling signs that your roof needs attention. If your home was hit by a storm and there is obvious roofing damage, here are three things you should do to protect your home. 1. Prevent […]
A HAAG certified roofing inspector trains to inspect for damage and correctly evaluates the extent of the damage. A HAAG certified inspector has skills and knowledge other inspectors don’t. Their reports are in-depth and reliable as they use science-based techniques and research supported methods to access the damage. A HAAG certified roofing inspector understands different […]
You have homeowner’s insurance and are considering a roof insurance claim. Most people know that you don’t want to claim too often because it will affect your premiums, but how often is too often? Insurance companies do base rates on the region you live in, how often it suffers catastrophes and the type of property […]
