Guides
Straight answers on the things that actually decide a roofing job — before you hire anybody, including us.
Somebody knocked and said you have hail damage
Before you sign anything, it is worth knowing how often hail actually damages roofs in this part of Pennsylvania. The answer is: not very often.
Read itHow to check out any roofer in Pennsylvania
Including this one. Pennsylvania gives homeowners a set of specific, checkable protections, and almost nobody in this trade volunteers them.
Read itWhat a roof actually costs around here
Nobody can price a roof without seeing it. But it is possible to be honest about what drives the number, and about what real customers have paid.
Read itWhy every estimate starts with a drone
Not for the novelty. A drone shows you things a ladder, a pair of binoculars and a satellite photo cannot, and you get to see it yourself.
Read itWhat the GAF System Plus warranty actually covers
A GAF Factory Certified Contractor can register something most homeowners have never heard of: a warranty that covers the whole roofing system, not just the shingle sitting on top of it.
Read itHow long does a roof actually last here?
Less than the round numbers thrown around, more than a scare number, and it depends more on installation and ventilation than on the shingle you pick.
Read itDoes your homeowners policy actually cover the roof?
Sometimes. It depends on what caused the damage and which of two very different payout methods your policy uses — and the difference between them is worth thousands of dollars.
Read itWhy the back of the house always leaks first
Ice damming is a real and specific mechanism, not just “it got cold.” Here is how it actually happens, and why the rear addition on a lot of Delco houses is the first place it shows up.
Read itFlat roof options for a twin or rowhome addition
Most Delaware County twins and Philadelphia rowhomes have a flat or low-slope section somewhere. Here is what actually goes on one, and how to think about which system fits.
Read itGet a straight answer about your roof
James will come and look at it properly, tell you what he finds, and put the price in writing. Estimates are free and there is no sales pitch.
Roof leaking right now? Call (215) 837-9135 — the phone is faster than a form.