I spent 3½ years as a heavy construction inspector, including roofing. This job was a rental duplex I have owned for 22 years. New Steel Roofers were a joy to deal with. Max (the salesman) was competent and professional. He knows roofs. The installers were careful, courteous, safety conscious and took their time to do a very good job. With roofing, especially a complicated roof, the devil is in the details, especially the flashings. No point in buying a hundred year roof if the flashing details are only good for a decade. Silicone caulking is NOT an acceptable method of flashing anything more than a doghouse. New Steel Roofers were very good about flashing around skylights and against walls using proper counter flashings and reglets (look in up). They will definately be roofing my 135 year old heritage house when the time comes.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $13,000.00
- What could this company do to improve their services?
- Nothing, I was completely happy.
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Beware of salesmen who bad mouth other products. Ashalt shingles will last from 15 to 35 years (depending on quality). Anyone who tries to tell you that they only last a few years is a liar. Kick them out the door. Steel is a superior product, but it's also the most expensive. Actually barrel tile, slate and cedar might be more expensive, but they are affectations for people with more money then brains. Get multiple quotes. You will be astonished at the variation.