Moving Behind the Scenes at Homestead Roofing
Josiah has been with us since January of 2016, but he has also been a licensed pilot since he was 18 (he’s now 20). He became interested in aviation at about 8 years old through a program called Young Eagles in which volunteers give free flights to kids and actually let them fly the plane! […]
Homestead Roofing Earns Coveted Status Certification From CertainTeed
This is a status placed upon roofing contractors who have taken and passed a test to measure the level of roofing knowledge their project managers possess about the roofing installation process. Unlike other shingle manufacturer’s certifications, the Shinglemaster is awarded only to contractors who have demonstrated proficiency in both roofing installations as well as client […]
Another Year, Another Huge Thank You!
Our clients and referral partners (that’s you!) have graciously helped Homestead Roofing grow through another year. And what a year it’s been! There were 9 hailstorms in 2016, starting on May 7th and culminating with the “granddaddy of ’em all,” the huge storm on July 28th! It looks like we’ll be in for another wild […]
Your Roof Work Helps Harvey Victims
According to an NBC news article on August 30th, the death toll from Harvey was at 10, but many more were missing. There had been almost 19,000 people rescued from the water and almost 300,000 people were without power. Almost 52 inches of rain fell upon south Texas and Louisiana from that single storm. People […]
I Told a Room Full of Insurance Agents Their Clients Should Not Get 3 Roofing Estimates – Here’s Why
I can already predict what you’re thinking. “Of course you don’t want me to get 3 estimates! You want me to just use Homestead Roofing, and not talk to any other roofers.” OK, I admit it. I do want you to use Homestead Roofing if you need to replace your roof. I mean, I am […]
Has a Business Ever Failed You?
We worked hard to get a leak fixed before a storm blew in, but then when it came time to get the bill sent to the homeowner, I dropped the ball. Then I miscommunicated with Josiah, our office administrator, on how to collect the payment from the homeowner, so we ended up causing some unnecessary […]
Homestead Roofing’s Newest Addition
Zach joined Homestead Roofing on September 27 as a project manager. Even though we’re just now getting around to introducing him online, we did do a feature on him in our hard-copy newsletter in November. His initial responsibilities were to help us manage through the aftermath of the huge hailstorm which hit the area on July […]
Homestead Roofing’s Client Profile: Steve Muzzipapa
The property contains the botanical garden which is full of winding paths, greenery, beautiful 13 year old geranium plants, a Parisian Garden, vine-covered arbors, fountains, water features, ponds, a wedding chapel with a bell tower, and a 117 year old guest house, all of which are available for rental and use for wedding events. One […]
Keep From Being a Victim of Roof Scams
In 2016, there were several huge hailstorms in El Paso County. Homeowners all over the area had windows smashed and siding demolished, not to mention the damage that occurred to their roofs. Literally, within 1 hour of the storm, the door-to-door guys were out canvassing those areas. Current estimates are that only about 1/3 of the […]
Why Homestead Roofing is Relentless about Hiring a Mechanical Contractor
How Is Hail Damaging My HVAC System? Nearly every home has a furnace and/or water heater that vents through the roof. At the top of that pipe is a rain cap that prevents rain and snow from going down that 5” wide pipe (or 4”, 6” or 8”, depending on the system). That cap gets […]