Doraville, GA Roofing Contractor Who Sees Your Storm Claim Through

First, the roof gets inspected and the damage documented. Then you report the claim to your insurer, and they send an adjuster to look at the roof, ideally with your roofer there. The insurer writes an estimate, missed items get added through supplements, the work is done and the final paperwork goes back to close it out.

Yes, in most cases. Policies spell out a share of each claim that comes out of your pocket, and that applies to roof claims like any other. We cannot cover it, reduce it or work around it, and nobody honest will offer to. We will make sure the rest of the claim is documented properly.

Square footage and pitch, the number of old layers coming off, the count of rotten boards underneath and which material you pick. Lots of valleys, dormers and pipes add labor. We measure, take pictures and give you an itemized number so you can see where it all goes.

It can be done, but we do not recommend it. You cannot see or fix bad decking under an old layer, it adds weight, and the new shingles do not lie as flat or perform as well. Taking it down to the wood is the right way.

Move valuables away from the drip, set out a bucket and, if a ceiling bulges with water, poke a small hole to let it drain into the bucket. Take pictures of the damage inside. Then call us and we will set the first available daylight time to find and fix the source.

A manufacturer warranty covers problems with the materials themselves, like a defective shingle. A workmanship warranty covers how the roof was installed. Ours include a standard warranty on every job, and you can buy up to extra shingle and workmanship options for more coverage.

An attic that traps heat and moisture ages shingles from the back side and invites rot in the wood. Good airflow in and out keeps the roof cooler and drier, so it lasts longer. Shingle warranty terms also generally expect proper ventilation, which is why we check and correct it on every new roof.

If the damage is in one spot and the rest of the roof is healthy, a repair usually makes sense. If damage is spread over several slopes, the shingles are brittle or the deck is soft, replacement is the smarter money. We will show you the pictures and tell you which.

If you are staying a long time, often yes. You pay more on day one, but metal shrugs off wind, drains fast and barely needs looking after. If you might sell soon, architectural shingles usually make more sense. We can price both.