Handyman or Roofing Contractor? Who to Call for Minor Roof Repairs
Over the lifespan of a typical roof, a variety of repairs will be required. Most of the roof repairs are minor, but some of them are major and require more than a simple fix. When are the skills of a handyman enough to handle roof repairs, and when should a roofing contractor be called? Handyman […]
Filing an Insurance Claim for Roof Damages
Filing an insurance claim for roof damages is a common event for many homeowners. Every season brings conditions that can damage a roof. Spring winds and tornadoes, summer hail storms and lightning strikes, heavy fall rains and the snow and ice of winter may all cause major roof damage. In this roofing guide, we outline […]
Quick Fixes for a Leaking Roof
We have all awoke in the middle of the night during a storm and wondered if the roof is holding on. Well in many cases the answer is no its not. If you are like the thousands of folks who experience small sotrm related roof damage every year this guide by Roofing Tutor will be […]
What Can a Homeowner Do to Extend Roof Life?
Perhaps you’ve just had a new roof installed and the price of it has motivated you to find out how to make it last. There are steps that handy homeowners can take to extend roof life by as much as 50% in many cases. The key to roof maintenance is catching potential problems before they […]
Does it Really Matter if I Get Multiple Roof Quotes?
We’ve all wondered if it really matters if we get multiple quotes for a home improvement project. Well, many of us have learned from experience — or at least from statistical studies — that it getting multiple estimates really does make an important difference. With 3-4 written estimates from companies you’ve checked out ahead of […]
10 Questions to Ask a Roofing Contractor Before You Sign a Contract!
Choosing a roofing contractor is an important decision because having a roof installed or replaced is expensive, and a roof is designed to last from 20-50 years depending on its type. These 10 questions to ask a roofing contractor will give you the answers you need to make a good decision about which one to […]
Where to Find a Qualified and Trustworthy Roofing Contractor
There are many places you could find a roofing contractor but they won’t all yield the same quality of results. Making a random choice of roofers from the phone book will yield very random results. It may turn out great; it may be a disaster. You also never want to consider a roofer who comes […]
Knowing When to Call in a Roofing Contractor
Many homeowners have the skills and tools to work on their own homes, doing maintenance, repairs and renovations. There are times, however, when calling a professional in to handle a problem makes sense. In this roofing guide we discuss when to call in a roofing contractor. If the contractor can’t get to you right […]
