How to Find a Good Roofing Company in the Houston area
Finding a roofer that you can trust in the Houston area can be a very difficult process. It is common knowledge that when a storm comes into the gulf coast region there is an influx of roofers from all over the country trying to price gouge my fellow hard working Texans.
These so called “storm chasers” do the job for twice the price and move on to the next city. This practice leaves many homeowners in a difficult situation when they later have problems with the roof.
One of the key things that you want to take into account when you are selecting a roofing company is that they based in your local area and that will stand behind their work. Make sure that you always ask what kind of warranty they offer and if that warranty is at an additional cost to you.
The Second big concern of homeowners and businesses alike is how long the job is going to take. Many companies have vast sales departments and they simply get as many people under contract as they can. However once the customer is under contract with the company they take their time completing the job and the sales representative is no where to be found. The best way to remedy this problem is simple to get an estimate of when the job will be completed up front and in writing.
You may also want to discuss clean up. It doesn’t sound as important as getting a roof on your home or business, but it is just as important. A nail in your tire, a neighbors or a patron of your business typically is not cause for celebration. Make sure that the clean up of your job is discussed before entering into the agreement.
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My garage has Brown moldings and it's yellowish creme siding. The contractor repairing my roof put down white drip edge for the job. Should it matter? There is the option of choosing brown.
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May 3rd, 2010 | by roofing contractor |
By john d on May 4, 2010
i would think if you had damage to your roof that would be covered by insurance you would have already contacted your insurance company. the contractor can look at the roof, assess the damage and give an estimate. filing a claim is your responsibiity (if it's your house). in most cases, repairs from general wear and tear are not covered by homeowners insurance. contact your insurance company yourself to find out if the repairs will be covered before committing to anything with a contractor.
By spazzy_mcg on May 4, 2010
Since you are a Yahoo user, why not try the Yahoo Yellow Pages:
http://yp.yahoo.com/
Check out any prospective contractors references and ask for a certificate of insurance proving that they carry liability and workers compensation insurance. Do not give your contractor a large downpayment … no more than 10%, with the balance due upon completion.
Good luck with your search.
By Joe v on May 4, 2010
There is ALWAYS someone who is willing to do the work and will do a good job. Typically this person does not advertise and works on referral. Continue to ask your neighbors and friends and local supply stores (not Home Depot) and you will come up with someone.
The insurance you speak of is typical and all licensed guys can provide this.
By Wordpress on May 4, 2010
@coldsud17 That’s a great observation, and very important. Yes, in addition to sealing around the pipe collar (to prevent wind driven rain from being forced under the shingles on the slick metal surface of the pipe collar) with Geocel Tripolymer Sealant — I always put a “quarter size” application under old shingles that have been lifted up too.
Location of the Geocel is about one inch up from the bottom of the tab, right in the center.
Thanks!
-Bill T-
By Blogger on May 4, 2010
I don’t know if you showed it but where you had to pop the old shingles up so you could get to the nails holding the ones you removed. did you reseal them with the caulk because usually if it’s an older roof they won’t reseal that well or at all causing a tab blow off.
By WPBlog Shop on May 4, 2010
If it looks good and it doesn’t leak, it’s been done correctly. Time/labor is too expensive for me to do them this way, but it works! I have learned to peel the rubber boot off the aluminum, cut the o-ring off the bottom, then slid it down over the original cracked leaking boot. I can redo a whole house in under 5 minutes of being on the roof. That really cuts down on our labor costs/adds to the profit. And it still looks good and it doesn’t leak.
By perfecttiming1 on May 4, 2010
Most typically, it's a sprayed polyurethane foam system. Simple repairs can be made with a sealant, unless you need a section replaced.
By Anonymous on May 4, 2010
I wonder how long it actually takes them to fit a new one ?? Because i cant assume it takes 4 minuits ;D
By Danny on May 5, 2010
The drip edge should match the fascia and soffit. It's available in all of the colors that the F&S come in, so there's no excuse for not using it. White drip edge with brown fascia looks terrible, as you can see. Hope this helps.
By Anonymous on May 5, 2010
You’ve done this before
By deedy66 on May 5, 2010
Contact the "Contractor's State License Board". The board will investigate a complaint such as this. Obviously, the work wasn't done properly or there would be no leak ! The contract should be for a "scope of work". That would make the contractor liable. He cannot deny responsibility if the roofer was paid by him.
By cool_yada_yada1 on May 5, 2010
Go ahead…it started what? leaking again. You could go up into the attic (loft) and look for the dripping while a friend uses a hose on the roof. Because it was roofed doesn't mean it was roofed right.
Call the contractor back and let him know right away.
By Free Blog on May 5, 2010
Thanks for replying, Johnny.
I understand the labor cost issues, but I’ve been called to repair pipe collars that have been repaired this way. It seems some roof repair guys don’t pay attention to where the flange integrates with the shingles (especially on the plastic units) and sometimes overlook issues like cracking, cracked shingles, etc.
Be careful out there; one “callback” would be a lot more expensive and damaging to your reputation than $50 to $100 for labor to replace the whole unit.
By magnetic_azimuth on May 6, 2010
I think brother deserves a huge hug and a thank you from sis! He was taking care of his sister because most of these guys will not do that! Oh, there might be a couple but I sure as heck haven't found them.
By Anonymous on May 6, 2010
Any ideas how I could fix the pipe collar on an electrical riser without disconnecting the power? The upper portion of the rubber has a BIG hole. I was thinking of cutting a collar at the bottom with tin snips and laying it on top of the old collar. Then maybe laying rubber from another collar under the split and using a tripolymer sealant. A roofer suggested filling the hole with MP-1 sealant. Otherwise we need an electrician.
By Anonymous on May 6, 2010
Thanks for the good words, Ponch. Yes, it can be a real hassle trying to find someone that can replace pipe collars on their roof correctly.
-Bill T-