New homes and roofs are usually warranted to be watertight for a set period of time and if they leak you can call the roofer and have him repair it.
Had my house roofed.
Used a reputable local company.
Been in the area for years.
Sometimes an older roof will have a.
Somewhere between 7 10 rafters had to be repaired and all the decking replaced.
Because the roof is always exposed to the elements a small crack can snowball into a mishap and endanger those living in the house.
Most homeowners insurance policies won t pay to replace or.
Unless you live in a very rural town that is void of any zoning laws or building codes or if the roof on your home predates the local government chances are there is a public record in your local town village city or county clerk s or code enforcement officer s office that details any major exterior renovations to your home including a roof replacement.
Not only should you check the condition of your roof before every winter but also take care of leaks and cracks.
A bundle or two of new shingles stored flat in the garage comes in handy if your new roof gets damaged later.
After the roof work is done ask him to walk around the house with a magnetic sweeper to pick up stray nails.
Try to time it right typically late winter or spring are when roofers offer the most discounts but try to think of times of year when service demand is slow in your city.
Check if your roof is under warranty if your roof is damaged and is still under warranty you may be able to get all or a portion of it fixed.
I had my house re roofed after the storm because of damage.
I think a previous owner had let a bad roof.
Your contractor can then use them for exact match patch repairs.