Don’t Sign Anything Before The Roofing Inspection

Have you ever known someone who got “trapped” into using a roofer because of signing something they didn’t understand or know what it was? That’s not an uncommon mistake that people make.  It’s important to remember; don’t sign anything before the roofing inspection.  You may be signing a contract that “obligates” you to use that […]

Use A Local Roofer To Avoid Roofing Scams

Because there are so many unscrupulous roofing companies that chase storms, it’s important that you only use a local roofer to avoid roofing scams!  Watch this installment of our countdown series to learn more.

Know What Your Deductible Is Before Filing A Roof Claim

Counting down the Top 10 Roofing Mistakes Homeowners Make… Avoid Mistake #8 and being on the receiving end of a very unpleasant and costly surprise. Before you file a claim, simply make certain you know what your deductible is before filing a claim.

Make Sure Your Roofer Doesn’t Vandalize Your Roof

Roofers that are out for a fast buck may be tempted to cause damage to a roof that may not be accepted in an insurance claim for a full replacement, so you’ll want to make sure your roofer doesn’t vandalize your roof when he’s supposed to be inspecting it.

Roofing A House In Winter

There’s a cold front moving into our area today and I happened to walk past a crew roofing a house in winter. I don’t think this was the best day to choose to do this job, and the homeowner may encounter some problems in the future with the durability of the roof.

Frequent Roofing Questions-Question #10

Question 10: What Is Ice & Water Shield? As I write this, Colorado Springs and the surrounding area is in the midst of a deep freeze with icy-cold temperatures and lots of snow. Seems like a good time to talk about a product called ice & water shield.

Roof Contractors With Fake Insurance

When the roofing industry slows down in our market, oftentimes roofing subcontractors try to save money by canceling their Workers’ Comp insurance. That’s pretty expensive insurance and if a crew doesn’t have work, that’s money that a crew foreman may not be able to keep paying without some income. In some cases, the subcontractors will […]

Frequent Roofing Questions-Question #9

Question 9: Should I Give A Roofer Money Up-front? We’ve talked a lot about Colorado SB38, also known as The Residential Roofing Bill Of Rights, and our local media has publicized it many times too. Many people understand that this law made it illegal for a roofing contractor to pay, waive, rebate, or discount a […]

No Garbage Left Behind After Roofing Project

We’ve been waiting for this system to get shipped to us for weeks and it’s finally here! As part of our commitment to our clients to leave their property as clean as it was when we arrived, Homestead Roofing is announcing our No Garbage Left Behind system. There are several components to this system: