Perhaps the most common question we get (and any roofing company for that matter), is the question about knowing when a home’s roof has issues.

 The simple answer is that the signs are obvious, the complicated answer is that the roof issues signs aren’t so obvious.

 At first glance, you can see common roofing issues such as:

• Missing shingles
• Water stains inside of the home
• Exposed roof components that look out of place.

 However, there are also times where you might not see apparent roof issues such as rotting plywood, pipe collar cracks, or leaks. In this case, you have options, which lead to our next question.

• Yes. Most of the time after a storm you might loose part of your roof and your insurance will take care of it and your cost will only be your deductible. Double r roofing will help you determine if that’s the best choice and be there with you to guide you with your insurance claim.

• Leaking can result because some flashings have come loose or because a section of the roof has been damaged. A roof failure, however, is generally irreversible and results from improper installation or choice of materials, or from the installation of a roof system inappropriate to the building.

Double R Roofing’s experts will know if your roof needs replacement or a simple repair!

• The price of a new roof varies widely, depending on the material selected, the contractor doing the work, the home itself, Number of layers, Pitch of the roof, If decking will be need ETC.
• To get a good idea of the cost for your roof, get two of three estimates from reputable contractors in your area. Keep in mind that cost is only one factor, and it must be balanced against the quality of the materials and workmanship. For each roofing material there are different grades and corresponding prices.
• Plus, there are a variety of styles and shapes. You need to look at the full product range and make a choice based on your budget and needs. Within the roofing profession there are different levels of expertise and craftsmanship.
• Pick a contractor who is committed to quality work.

• Double R Roofing offers a 5 year transferable worry free workmanship warranty on all roofing jobs! And most of the shingles manufacturers that we use offer a 40 year transferable warranty so rest assured you will be covered in the rare event something goes wrong.

Double R Roofing can replace a single-family home’s roof in one day. This includes removing the old roof shingles and underlayment, followed by replacing both with new underlayment and shingles, followed by a thorough clean up! 

The Process here

• Perhaps the best question we get, and the one you should ask the most before ever selecting a roofing company to install your new roof, is the right hiring questions!

Making informed purchasing decisions is vital, especially when it’s an item like your roof, which we recognize is not a small investment. Anything costing a few thousand dollars is a large investment for most households.

That is why we put together this quick “Hiring a Roofing Contractor Checklist:”

Hiring a Roofing Contractor Checklist:

• Is your company insured?
• Double R Roofing is insured
• Is your company licensed?
• Double r roofing is licensed
• And we our workers are fully covered by workman’s compensation insurance
• What does your roofing warranty look like?