A reliable roofing contractor should have a combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills and a commitment to quality and safety. They should also be insured and licensed; as well as have a good reputation in the community in which they work. DownUnder Roofing is an Australian roofing contractor in Kansas City that embraces these…
A roof replacement is tearing off the old roof and replacing the old roof with new roofing materials and components. This allows your roofing contractor to work from a blank canvas and work with a clean area. But what exactly does this process look like? To the average person, chaos; but in a controlled environment.…
Word of mouth from people you know and trust is the best way to find a new roof contractor. You can also use online resources like Thumbtack or check reviews on Google or Yelp and even the Better Business Bureau. In addition to finding someone you can trust to do your roofing repair, it’s also…
When it comes to a roofing repair or a completely new roof, it depends on the percentage of the roof that is damaged. The rule of thumb in roofing is if the damage exceeds 25% of the roof’s surface area and the roofing work was permitted at the time of installation, the insurance company may…
The overall expense of a leaking roof can have too many variables to be a fixed cost. Repair variables include factors like age of roof, condition of roof, weather conditions and the frequency of the maintenance of the roof … to name a few. Older roofs are more likely to require repairs due to conditions…
If your roof is getting old you may experience some damage and leaks it’s time to search for a new roof contractor. And it’s important to know how much of an expense you will be looking at, especially if insurance is not covering it. A new roof can be an investment for your home. A…
Putting together a roofing estimate takes time and an in-person visit to the home where the roofing repair or replacement is needed. Believe it or not, calling a roofing company and asking them how much a roof leak costs, isn’t something a roofing company can, or should, do. Once you’ve done a thorough scope of…
Some roofs are beyond repair. And when this happens, the roof will need a full tear-off to replace the existing roof. When a full roof tear off is involved, it means completely removing the existing roofing materials, including the shingles, flashing, fasteners, ice and water shields; all the way down to the decking. Once all…
When you need to file an insurance claim, the first thing to do is assess the damage, document all the damage and include photos, review your insurance policy and contact your insurance agent, then get a roof inspection and an estimate from a licensed roofer and send it all to your insurance agent with your…
When winter becomes spring, the weather changes and creates rough weather and brings storms. Whether it’s hailstorms or high winds or squalls, being able to identify roof damage after a storm is something every home owner should be able to do. High winds can remove or tear shingles, leaving the under layers of a roof…