Back-to-School, Back-to-Home Projects: Why September is the Perfect Time for a Roof Check in Annapolis

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As summer fun winds down and Annapolis families get back into the school routine, September becomes a month of fresh starts. Kids are hitting the books, schedules are filling up, and homeowners are shifting their focus from vacations to projects around the house. One item that should be at the top of your “back-to-school checklist”? Your roof. Just like your …

7 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Roof

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As we begin 2024, it’s traditional to make some new year’s resolutions to help you do something better in the year ahead. Homeowners often include a resolution (or two) related to home improvement projects, home repairs, or upgrades – and there’s no part of your home more important to take good care of in 2024 than your roof! Here are …

Winter is Coming

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The falling leaves and cooler weather are two subtle signs that winter is coming. You pull out your snow boots, break out the festive decor, and rake the leaves before a snowfall to ensure that your home and family are ready for winter, but one thing that needs to be prioritized is winterizing your roof.  Your roof is the barrier …

Annapolis Tornado – Roof Wind Damage

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Today a Tornado leaves widespread damage in Annapolis. Here’s an important check-list for you. This extreme wind and rain may cause significant harm to your roof. Call us today for a free estimate. Fall Roof Maintenance ChecklistThe start of a new season is the perfect time to start on your roof maintenance checklist. Ideally, your roof should be inspected twice …

Factors that Decrease Maryland Roof Lifespan

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A thorough inspection would clarify this quite quickly, provided that you have one carried after every few years or so. For those who aren’t in the habit of doing that, here are some signs: Wind storms cause the shingles to come off Buckling or curling is visible at the edges of the shingles Shingle granules fall off the roof and land …

Summer Storms

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Is Your Roof Ready? Strong summer storms are a way of life in Maryland and residents will too often blow off the news of bad weather, leaving them to panic when they realize the impact might be greater than originally predicted. That’s why it’s best to start preparing your home now, as hurricane season is in full swing. Follow these …

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Spring is the perfect time for home improvements and replacing your roof is no exception! Signs You Need A New Roof: Curling, Cracked or Buckling Shingles Daylight Through the Roof Boards Water Stains or Active Leaks

GETTING A NEW ROOF DURING COVID-19

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GETTING A NEW ROOF DURING COVID-19 DON’T DELAY! Can you get a new roof during the COVID-19 pandemic? Although it depends on where you live and the coronavirus restrictions vary by state and in our case by the county and city level, the answer is yes, in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. The restrictions from COVID-19 have closed some industries …

Insurance Claims

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Knowing the specifics of your homeowner policy in relationship to roof replacement is the most important aspect in determining how to go about filing a claim. Documentation of actual damage is another aspect that will help to speed up processing of a claim as is employing a licensed roofing contractor that is knowledgeable in #insurance claims. If your roof has been damaged and is protected …