Before proceeding with roof replacement I contacted several roofing companies to provide estimate. This is what I found out:
1. I was pressured by owner/representative of one of largest roofing companies in NOVA to sign the contract to replace the entire roof. The representative stated that " the roof is leaking and need to be replaced ASAP". He stated that he can get it done within 5 days. When I said that there is no evidence of the leak, he stated that "I can't see it yet, although it would be noticeable really soon". I trusted the professionals and was anxious and stressed by the news and signed the contact right away. Although, discussed a right to void the contact if I change my mind.
WARNING: THE REPRESENTATIVE/OWNER NEVER ACTUALLY CLIMB PHYSICALLY TO LOOK PHYSICALLY AT MY ROOF. Then it clicked how did he know if he never seen the roof from top, he only saw the roof from the ground, which is 3 levels town house. HE DIDN'T SEE THE ROOF , HE LIED TO PRESSURE ME TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. I'm not going to disclose the name of the roofing company, just want to let you know that its' one of the biggest in NOVA.
2. Second roofing company owner never climb the roof but gladly offered me to replace the entire roof. Gladly, this time I wasn't pressured to sign contact and the representative /owner didn't lie saying that my roof is leaking. I just didn't have good feelings about that company.
3. Then I was lucky to find Jim Baker's roofing company. I called him almost crying to cancel the appraisal appointment stating that my roof is leaking as was stated by previous assessment and needs to be fixed ASAP and that I already signed the contract. He said that looks like I was pressured by sales professionals to sign the contact, which he was right I was! He came to my place within 1 hour. HE ACTUALLY CLIMB THE ROOF , TOOK THE PICTURES FROM TOP OF THE ROOF AND SHOWED ME WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
As result, my roof wasn't leaking and didn't need full replacement for another 3-5 years. He fixed what needed to be fixed, including placing several new shingles. Charged me very fair amount.
CONCLUSION: IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PRICE AND HONEST WORK , WHICH I FOUND HARD TO FIND IN ROOFING BUSINESS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PERSON! read more