LF: Roofing company recommendation

[adam c]

I went with Exterior Pirates when I had my roof replaced last year, super nice guy

[lint]

I used Exterior Pirates last year as well, and they were great. Also the best price of the 5 quotes that I got as well.

[ExtraSlow]

Had a chat with big five and the "roofing specialist" who they said would call me back never did. I'll call the pirates if I get serious.

I'm just going to slap some caulk or something on that spot and pray for a massive hailstorm later this summer to destroy the rest of the roof. I get zero leakage for light or moderate rain. Even during serious downpours I get a tiny amount. I can roll the dice with that for the season.

Between the truck and this roof, I'm hoping for absolutely catastrophic hail this year!

[ExtraSlow]

Yeah, never did hear from Big 5, but don't need them now. Did some spot repairs with some roofing tar and I think that'll hold me for several more years.

[suntan]

I contacted Big5 about a small siding job.

Never heard back. I guess they're too busy.

[codetrap]

I haven't had any issues with Big5 at all communicating with me. Always prompt on the reply. How are you all contacting them that you're having issues? Email? Phone? Web? I found that leaving them a message is by far the quickest way and I'm super happy with the service I've received from them. So much so that I brought them back to do my new house. New Roof, trim, eaves, tin work around doors etc.

[ExtraSlow]

I phoned, spoke to someone, and they suggested that thier "roofing specialist" would get back to me later that day via phone to arrange a time they could come and take a look at my roof.
I never got a call back.

I'm not mad or anything. If I really gave a shit, I'd call them again, but at this point I've done the repairs myself.

I assume most good small companies are quite busy. I'm not offended.

[A790]

Oof.

[suntan]

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I haven't had any issues with Big5 at all communicating with me. Always prompt on the reply. How are you all contacting them that you're having issues? Email? Phone? Web? I found that leaving them a message is by far the quickest way and I'm super happy with the service I've received from them. So much so that I brought them back to do my new house. New Roof, trim, eaves, tin work around doors etc.

I used the form on their website. Maybe it just goes to the ether.

[A790]

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I used the form on their website. Maybe it just goes to the ether.

I'm checking it out.

[legendboy]

Im actually waiting for a week for a re quote from Al, doesn't even have to come here! lol

[J-hop]

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I used Meerkat Roofing and the were awesome. They came back 4 years later and fixed a piece of trim that had come off in a wind storm, no charge or hassle.

Quoting an old post I know but we had meerkat do ours as well and we were very impressed.

It's been two years now and I have found a total of 3 nails, that's it. They were very clean, quick and responded quickly to the questions I had.

If you can believe it they were also 50% under what National Star roofing quoted us. I have a feeling national was swamped or something and didn't have time so they way over quoted but still!!

[thinmyster]

Bumping an old thread but does anyone pay out of pocket for a roof anymore or does everyone just wait for the next hail storm?

Also, when to know when you need a new roof?? Mines looking a little sad..

[ExtraSlow]

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Bumping an old thread but does anyone pay out of pocket for a roof anymore or does everyone just wait for the next hail storm?

Also, when to know when you need a new roof?? Mines looking a little sad..

Most insurers pay only a prorated amount for damaged roofs, so unless its very new, you'll pay most of the cost even with a valid claim.

[J-hop]

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Most insurers pay only a prorated amount for damaged roofs, so unless its very new, you'll pay most of the cost even with a valid claim.

I can’t imagine having a claim on your record would be good either. Insurance companies aren’t in the business of losing money.

I paid out of pocket for mine

[BerserkerCatSplat]

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Most insurers pay only a prorated amount for damaged roofs, so unless its very new, you'll pay most of the cost even with a valid claim.

Depends on your policy. Our house and garage roofs (15 y/o) got hailed out two years ago, insurance replaced it and all we paid was the deductible.

[Impreza]

How much is everyone paying for a roof replacement? Im guessing an average 2000sqft home is around $12000 with asphalt shingles?

[Tik-Tok]

So far my quotes on our 1100 sq.ft low pitch bungelow are around $6g, so I imagine it'll be around there, if not slightly more for a 2-story

[arcticcat522]

I'm assuming that is just to single over what is on the roof? Or RE sheet and shingle?

[Impreza]

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I'm assuming that is just to single over what is on the roof? Or RE sheet and shingle?

Yup, just removal and replacement of shingle (hopefully).