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Overland Park Roofing Companies – Call 913-262-4700!

by admin1 April 25, 2012

Free Estimates Rule! 913-262-4700!

Choosing among the local Overland Park roofing companies can be a big task, since this investment could last you a good 30 years if you choose wisely. On the other hand, if you choose the wrong Overland Park roofing contractor, you could end up shelling out a lot of cash with nothing to show for it!

Roofing Nightmares

Did you know that roofing companies made the Better Business Bureau’s “Top 10 Most-Complained-About Businesses” list? Each year, over 7,000 complaints are filed! You don’t want to be next in line.

Here are some of the most common nightmares homeowners have faced:

The roofer came from out-of-state, did a haphazard job, and left without a trace.
The roofing contractor offered a surprisingly low bid — and left homeowners with all the debris.
The roofers gave a low estimate — but found “surprises” midway through that added thousands to the total.
A roofer was injured while working and sued the homeowners for damages because he wasn’t insured.
The roofing company charged a huge upfront payment, completed half the work, and left before finishing.

How To Protect Yourself

Homeowners can “shop smart” when it comes to Overland Park roofing companies by doing a little homework.

1. Look for a contractor that is a member of the Better Business Bureau.

2. Read reviews on Angie’s List, Yelp, and Merchant Circle.

3. Ask to see proof of licensing, worker’s compensation, and liability insurance.

4. Jot down the contractor license number and verify it with the state’s official license board to see that it’s valid.

5. See if the roofing contractor is listed in the Chamber of Commerce directory.

6. Never accept a bid from a door-to-door salesman.

Get Help Paying For Your Next Overland Park Roofing Job!

Keep in mind that your roof repairs may be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. Often, homes are covered for wind, hail, or even fire damage. This can be a great help when it comes time to pay. Usually you will call your local contractor to do an inspection and get an opinion if they think the damage was storm-related. Then, an insurance adjuster will come to conduct their own inspection.

If you’re looking for Overland Park roofing companies that do inspections, repairs and full-service roofing, call Eclipse Roofing for a free estimate today! 913-262-4700!

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Overland Park Roof Repair Prices Could Go Sky High

by Jeff Pendergraft February 5, 2011

Overland Park Roof Repair

Before you go to the expense of calling in a contractor, see if you can analyze and repair your roof problem yourself. The best possible time to repair your roof problem – is as soon as you realize that you have one and if the weather is calm enough to climb up onto the roof. In fact, this could be further qualified by saying that the best and most economical way to a trouble-free roof, is to inspect the roof regularly, so that you see the problem developing.

Your Roof Repair could be inexpensive or it could be more than you hoped.

A leak from one dislodged tile is a small and inexpensive matter, but if you do not inspect your roof regularly, this will go unnoticed. By the time that you DO notice it, it may be because water is dripping into your spare room! This means that this whole area of the roof structure is soaked, the ceiling will need to be replaced and hopefully the flooring will recover.

Always check your roof after a wind storm, as most roofing is not designed to withstand fierce winds. Scrutinize the tiles for cracks, splits and torn-off corners; also check for lifting. Lifting is a common cause ofleaks, and can be easily rectified. Be aware of multiple tiles lifting, as this could be a sign that the roofing material is too old and is warping from all the weathering.

Climb into your attic/loft and ensure that any insulation that you have in your roof is not right up against the roof itself. There has to be a gap for air to circulate; also when a roof heats up and there is insulation directly behind it, this heat is thrown back into the roofing and excessive heating like this can damage and warp the roof.

Another weakness in all roofs is the flashing. Flashing is designed to provide a watertight junction between roof materials and structure, especially if the roof projects out or changes design (as with extension roofs). If you are installing a new roof, it is worthwhile to get the flashing ‘inspected’ as it is a common failure area.

It would be worthwhile to call a reputable repair company to inspect your roof for any problems.

Often the simple fact that the gutters, leading into down pipes from the roof, are blocked with leaves and twigs can cause a problem. Roofs must have adequate run off, especially in the areas which may have snow. Water trapped in the gutter will mean that it will back up the roof for a few inches and have time to seep into the edges of the roofing tiles. Not all homes have adequate perimeter protection on their roofs, although this is one good feature to ask for on a new roof.

Quite often homes incur roof leaks all at the same time (often after strong gales winds and torrential rain etc). This can mean that all contractors are busy and you have ‘stop up the leak’ until you can get help.

If you do get a leak, and you have placed buckets under the dripping water, be aware that the leak may be in a completely different place than it would seem. Locating the source is difficult, as water can run along horizontal timbers and appear to be leaking from a place that is sound. Getting up into the attic and actually looking for a wet spot on the roof decking will be an accurate way to tell.

If you can find the spot an emergency patch can be made applying roofing felt and using plastic cement to hold it until you can call in a contractor. You can also attempt to try repair yourself, if it is just a shingle that is damaged.

Although if you aren’t certain what steps to take, it would be wise to call a roof repair company in Overland Park.

You can carefully prize up the roof shingle by removing the three or four nails that are holding it in place; next, apply a generous coating of tar beneath the tear in question, and also coat the underside of the shingle with a with a coat of tar before putting it back in place. Add a spot of tar to each nail head. Most Overland Park roof repair companies advise against the ‘liquid’ asphalt repair products.

Roofs can also be temporarily repaired using roof membrane and sealants. Care must be taken to clean the roof surface first to ensure that the sealant will stick and keep the leak protected from rain etc. In fact, as long as the roof is clean and dry, the wonder of the 20th century – duct tape – can also be stuck onto the roof!

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