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…
Spring is approaching and that means warmer weather. It can also mean heavy rains and storms. Now is the perfect time to get an inspection on your roof. A free roof inspection from DownUnder Roofing will ensure your roof is free of damage. It will also give you an understanding of the condition your roof…
If you are looking for a new roof in the Kansas City area, then you have probably looked at using DownUnder Roofing. We’ve done hundreds of homes in the area from Belton to Prairie Village to Overland Park to Liberty. You can check out some of our work by visiting our Facebook page here. On…
A quality roof can last 20 or even up to 100 years! Just depends on the roofing materials used and how well the homeowner takes care of the roof. But it doesn’t matter what materials or quality roof care you have when it comes to insurance covering your roof. A good rule of thumb is…