FAQs About Roofing
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FAQs About Roofing
At East Coast Roofing Systems, we understand that dealing with your roof as a homeowner can sometimes be confusing and stressful. That’s why we pride ourselves on providing our customers with quality education about the best choices for their roofs. We want you to feel confident in the decisions you’re making for your home. Check out our FAQ section to get informed answers to all your questions!
Although there are many factors that determine how long your asphalt shingle roof will last, the average lifespan of a roof is between 20-30 years. If your roof is not ventilated properly or exposed to other harmful elements than your roof lifespan could be shorter.
It’s important to have your roof inspected if you notice signs of damage or wear. Here are common issues to look for.
- If there are visible signs of loose or missing shingles.
- The roof surface appears to look wavy or does not appear flat.
- After you have started to see brown stains on the drywall of the ceiling of your home.
- The roof is beyond that 20 year life span.
We install Owens Corning Duration shingles on the majority of customers homes, as independent testing has proven it to be one of the best shingle products on the market today. As an alternative, some customers have opted for TAMKO Heritage shingles instead, which has also proven to be a great quality shingle at a slightly lower price point.
We know that peace of mind is important to our customers. We stand behind our full roof replacements with a 10 year workmanship, and limited lifetime material warranty. For our repairs, we are happy to be able to provide a 1 year warranty covering labor and materials.
We offer financing through our partnership with Wells Fargo. They offer options that include no interest over 18 months, and monthly interest rates of 8.99%. These provide
homeowners with options to finance their roof or gutter project with little or no money out of pocket.
We have the ability to complete most of our roofing projects in only 1 day!
Our current production schedule allows us the ability to come out and complete your roof project within 2-3 weeks. When we do come out, replacement typically is completed
within one day.
As a point of reference, The State of Pennsylvania does not allow for any home improvement contractor (Including Roofing) to take more than 30% of the initial project cost for jobs over $5000. Homeowners should be weary of any roofing company that is asking for more than that before the project begins.
A roof replacement or repair is a big investment! Given this, it is important to take the time necessary to select a quality professional contractor to replace or repair your roof. Now for the Million Dollar question, how does one know a quality contractor when they see one? The devil is often in the details.
- Communication – Everyone has heard of, and dreads the contractor that does not return phone calls for weeks at a time. Communication is the number one differentiator between a quality contractor, and an average one. When/if a problem arises in years to come, do you really want to trust a contractor that does not even answer the phone?
- Insurance – Any contractor or subcontractor performing work on your home should have both General Liability and Workers Compensation insurance. Ask to see their insurance certificates!
- Licenses – Contractors should always have and maintain the appropriate trade licenses. Always ask to see a copy of their Home Improvement Contractor License.
- Timeliness – Did they show up on time? Did they call you and send you paperwork when they said they would? A well put together professional contractor should always arrive on time, and communicate in a clear, timely manner.
- Materials/Products – Are they installing quality products? Many Roofing Contractors install low quality, or outdated materials. It is important to obtain an estimate that includes all materials being installed and compare them to one another for quality assurance.
- Warranty – Do they stand behind their work? Most contractors say they do, but the proof is in the paper. Always make sure that any contract signed includes the time period for which the work is warranted and if something does go wrong, what they will be doing to correct it.
- Payment – In the State of Pennsylvania it is illegal for any home improvement contractor (Including Roofing) to take more than 30% of the initial project cost for jobs over $5000. Homeowners should be weary of any roofing company that is asking for more than a 30% down payment before the project begins. In the State of Maryland, A contractor cannot accept more than 1/3 of the contract price as a deposit and may not accept any payment until the contract is signed. The agreed upon price of the home improvement contract should be clearly stated.
Our Home Services Process
Getting started with East Coast Roofing Systems is easy. Schedule a free consultation with our skilled technicians today to learn more. We’re committed to quality and professionalism for every home improvement project we take on.
Contact
Reach out to arrange a free consultation with one of our skilled technicians.
Meeting
Our technician will conduct an inspection, discuss your options, and answer any questions.
Timing
We’ll coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time for your project to begin.
Install
On installation day, a project manager will be onsite to ensure everything goes smoothly.
After
We’ll follow up after your project to ensure you’re fully satisfied with the results.