As anyone who has lived in Cleveland knows, the weather in Northeast Ohio is unforgiving to roofs. High winds and rain can decimate a poor roofing job. The costs of repairs over time can be in the tens of thousands when you consider the overall damage to a home’s structure if you do not have a sound roof protecting it. In our experience when we have been called in to correct a botched roofing job completed by another company some of the items we normally see are: 

• Wood decking or structural wood that is damaged or rotting that did not get replaced when it should have
• Reusing shingles that are not salvageable
• Incorrect placing or too few nails utilized to secure shingles
• Ice and water shield absent or not everywhere it should be
• Ventilation may be poor and/or unaddressed completely

Given the nature of roofing issues are occasionally discovered mid-project that require attention and correction. It is critical that your roofer has the skills, talent, and ability to overcome any issues and leave your home with a job well done.  

Avoid the frustration of having to find a new team of roofers in an emergency.

Our company, Reader Roofing, was recently asked to take over a project where the roofers lacked the knowledge, skills, and professionalism to complete the job properly and left the job site. As you can see from the picture above, they left the home in a very vulnerable state. After storm damage had occurred the roof had dislodged shingles, gaping holes, and rotten wood from a previous long-term leak. The potential for greater damage to the insulation and attic should the exposed roof become saturated, should another rainstorm come through, was imminent.

Imagine the horror of paying an inexperienced team of roofers to deliver results that left your home exposed to even more potential water damage? Can you imagine the stress of frantically calling around to find contractors to complete the work?

Our team was able to address this emergency by installing a temporary tarping until we were able to complete the roofing job efficiently, appropriately, and professionally. Choosing the right contractor from the beginning can save homeowners from stress and additional damage to their home.

The most important lesson to learn from this is to carefully select experienced roofing professionals:

• Choose only companies with longevity.
• Ask for and check references.
• Be sure that your roofer has the correct licensing and insurance.
• Find out if the company is registered with the city in which you reside.
• Price is important, but not everything. Quality is the main concern. A low price can turn bitter when a new team of roofers has to correct sub-par workmanship caused by lack of knowledge or experience.
• Look at online reviews. Be sure to inquire with the Better Business Bureau.