I bought a historic home in the Stuart neighborhood with a distinct roof line - the Chappell-Stewart House - and I knew from the home inspection, my first task as the new steward of this house was to replace the damaged roof. I needed a roofing company that would honor the home's architecture and landscaping, comply with the historic district requirements, and replace it at a reasonable price. I also knew the steep pitch and jutting angles meant the crew would have to be very careful to avoid getting hurt. The salesperson, Matt, seemed to understand the importance of maintaining the exterior's appearance, while also assuring his crew's safety. We talked before the job started about assuring both goals, and I appreciated that he shared the plan with me.
Sherriff Goslin wasn't the cheapest quote, but they seemed to have the best knowledge and understanding about re-roofing a historic home. I'm so glad that I chose them for the project! They brought in a JLG to access the steep pitches - and the crew seemed very aware of the hazards and how to work safely - so there weren't any accidents. They were also mindful of my fencing and landscaped yard. They even replaced some rotten boards on the wood fencing after they repositioned the fence to get the JLG in and out.
The salesperson, Matt, didn't disappear after I signed the contract, either. He was on-site every day, texting updates and asking if I had any concerns throughout the project. I did not - in fact - I was quite impressed! Besides being safety-minded and diligent in working on the project, the crew were also respectful to myself and my 20-year-old daughter. Since she comes and goes to college alone each day, I really appreciate that the crew treated her with respect.
The crew always greeted us with a smile and a wave, politely calling us "Ma'am," and even pointed out Amazon deliveries amid the construction materials so we didn't miss them. They were thoughtful about protecting the special features on my home (like the copper gutters and spokes), and other personal items, like statues, lanterns and Halloween decorations in my yard. They brought in a carpenter to replace some of the rotted wood pieces near the roof, and they painted it to match the exterior so it doesn't look like anything has changed at all (which I appreciate, and the historic district requires!).
I didn't have to argue with them about fixing the concrete walkway that was inevitably damaged by the weight of the JLG - they just knew they would have to do that. How refreshing, after dozens of home improvement projects at my old house, where I had to argue with the contractors to fix whatever they had damaged!
They got the roofing job done in four days - which is just amazing to me. They even helped me with another project - trying to figure out how the squirrels are getting into the house's walls. The guys looked for squirrel holes while they worked, and we might have narrowed it down for the pest contractor to fix. Matt came back after the project was done, to make sure I was satisfied and answer any questions.
I really felt like Sheriff Goslin had my best interests in mind throughout the whole project. Now my beautiful, 1890 gothic Victorian is protected under a brand-new roof! Thank you, Sherriff Goslin! read more