All Forum Posts by: Jerry V.

@Steve Kordish  Steve, honestly ... thinking about it, I don't think I/we would do this either! lol  Sorry, just telling the truth.  What the city worker saying "... the contractor isn't attesting to the work that WAS done (no liability), just that they're submitting the permit"   ... what BS! lmao  So, the city 1) Just wants their $ for the Permit fee (as is true in most cases, most cities) and really doesn't care (because they (the city) USUALLY at least inspects the project afterwords, to assure completeness if nothing else)  Or  2)They ARE looking to have someone one the books or on record as pulling the Permit, so in case something DOES go wrong, guess who their coming after!?

If it was us, no... we would decline to do this as well.  OR, you'd have to have a darn good HIGH Fee that your willing to pay us to do this! :P   IF you find someone willing to do it, expect them to want to inspect the roof and all... if not, then they too are just looking for some $, and ... guess it'll work out then! lol   Good luck!

Sam, you always have a lot of questions! (grinning)  Hope your getting an education from all of this! lol

IF you have good drainage (water flows "away" from the structure), and/or you have vegetation that breaks up the water as it falls... many times you don't need gutters!  It should be looked at by a Roofing co that really knows gutters/drainage or a Gutter Co that isn't just trying to sell you a job!  Because IF it's like here, with our clay soils and all... once you Do have gutters, then you MUST have a soaker hose system or drip irrigation set up, to keep the ground around the foundation moist.  Because the gutters are now taking that away and focusing it only to certain points.

Here, gutters are easily going for $6-8/ft.  Add in the horizontal lengths, then the downspouts, add in 1ft for every end cap/corner/block .... get it!? :)

@Bruce Woodruff  Well... any initial warranty stated from the manufacturer, like GAF, is only ... their warranty against "defects" from the factory.  It's simply a marketing gimmick, sad to say.  Remember, they used to be called 30, 40, 50yr shingles etc... now most of them state "limited lifetime" warranty!  That does NOT apply to longevity or workmanship etc... Thus is sooo important to find a good Contractor.  Any in OUR area, call us! hahaha  For others, fly us out there, we'll work something out for sure! :D

Seems you've gotten plenty of good advice ... but I'll still chime in! :P

Proposal about the rent increase ... Instead of hitting them lick a huge weight with such a high increase, maybe propose a choice!?  (IF they've been there a long time...)  IF they stay Month2Month, then tell them it will increase to XXXX over the next 3 months, staring this next month!  OR, have them sign a 6mth or 1yr lease with you, for a little reduced rate from what you originally thought it should be.  Hmmm!??? :)

For the roof, yes you can do it while they are there, with advance notice of course (as others have said).  Other than the normal:  it's a construction zone... Debris, noise, people on/around the property.  But they also probably won't be able to use the garage or driveway for 1-2days.  And any pets will have to be inside, or even perhaps boarded (if they are skittish).  Pools have to be covered, landscape or important planst/flowers/gardens have to be protected, etc etc etc.  Most of these things are "normally" done by the roofers.

Simply message me/us if I can help!  ( J's Roofing , Dallas, TX)

@Chait Borade  Advice, don't call or file a claim with the ins co.  You won't get any money (repairs should be WELL under your Deductible amount) and it will be a claim on the policy then.

Yes, tarping it for now is good.  Be sure to install the tarp Over the upper ridge if possible, or at least "under" an upper row of shingles.  Gotta look at and understand how the water flows!

It's too bad that Roofer may be gone-gone.  It happens in our industry :(  Yes, if you have someone else up there it will probably void any warranty from the original job but, if that person/company isn't responding anyway, then guess that doesn't matter!  Remember though, "life" does happen too... We take time off, people do get sick, other life emergencies happen and your not available ... just giving them a chance is all! haha

But it'll probably come down to a workmanship issue.  I wouldn't worry about any "mold" as, it would have to be leaking for a long time in the same place, for any mold to take hold.

Message me if you have any other questions.  Sorry, I/we are a long way from AL!  (Dallas, TX area)  J's Roofing

@Sam Zawatsky  LOL  Well, don't "I" feel special!!!  lolol

Since I can't see what colors you now have on the properties, I can only go by what you said recently... that it has light tan/brownish bricks, then would go with a Shakewood or Barkwood color (lighter vs darker browns, also from GAF) or the Weatheredwood.  The Pewter Gray is nice, but it has pure gray tones, no brown.  Better suited to a uniform light red brick pattern or such.

GAF HD (now called HDZ) is a good choice.  A good product and readily available from suppliers or Home Depot's.  Just be sure they get the same Lot # on all the shingles/pallet (when they were made).  If they get mixed up, you'll wind up with a slight shade variation between some of them!  If putting them on different slopes you could hide that with using them in different areas, but because it appears that you have just 2 slopes, front/back.. that'll be kinda hard.

That small job should probably take them 1/2-1 day to do.

Shheeeezzzz ... Get all riled up because of a small roof leak!? lolol  Come on people (Bob), get a grip, and have common sense.  Mistakes DO happen, even to the best of us.

Yes, of course call the Contractor.  They will probably fix things.  As far as any inside repairs, "legally" I'm pretty sure they aren't responsible for that but, see what they'll work out. (being "nice" about things goes a long way!)

As Sergey said above, "Ice and Water" membrane are very important, especially in a place as wet as AL.  That IS the roofers responsibility, and should have been used, along all the perimeter edges, valleys, rakes down the walls, and such areas (if not on the whole roof!).  If they didn't use it, then ... "I" would have them redo things! lol

And the "lifetime" warranty on any brand of shingles... is mis-leading marketing hype from the manufacturers.  Most now claim "limited-lifetime warranty" on the shingles. Which simply means, they warranty their product against manufacturing "defects" for xxx.  That does not include longevity, wear and tear, major storms (usually not winds 60+ mph) etc...

Have more questions?  Simply send a message, happy to help.  ( J's Roofing )

Quote from @Lee Hines:

Insurance is typically going to cover a sudden and large release of water. Think broken pipe that floods the house. A small, slow, ongoing leak, is not likely to be covered. 

I had storm damage to roof on a house in Mesa a month or so ago.  I ended up repairing it myself, but after contacting multiple companies, I will be using Brown Roofing when I'm ready to replace the entire roof. They have a high Yelp ratings and had the most comprehensive list of included items. The sales guy was very upfront with me (said, "Yes, it could be repaired," when most said, it must be replaced. 

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Lee, Just be careful!  IF you filed a claim for that storm damage you had, and they approved the full roof to be replaced, then at some point you MUST replace the whole roof.  They paid for that to happen, and if you only want to repair it, then pocket the rest of the money... that consider that fraud (or stealing) and WILL cancel your policy at some point (unless you replace it).  Could it just be repaired?  Probably.  But if that's the case, they shouldn't have passed it for full replacement in the first place.  But, MOST of the adjusters are also 3rd party independents, so they make more $ the more volume they write up!  (tis true)
Just letting you know to be careful with the situation is all.  You can do anything you'd like or what you think is best... But know all the factors or repercussions of those choices. :)   Let me know if you have specific questions.

Yep, critter hole(s)!  A roofer, or handyman that knows what they are doing can help with that.

Hoi (above) is correct, be sure to get the critters OUT first, before patching things up.  You don't want to trap them inside... they WILL make a way out! haha

If that is vinyl siding, then it MAY be able to be patched up, or have to replace that piece if your wanting it to not show at all.  But more so you need to fix the wood/soffit board that is "behind" that vinyl piece too.

Good luck on the project!

Can't speak to the pipe/water leak, it may be more involved than just "going through" the cabinets (so you don't have to rip them off!) to fix things... BUT, about the roof...

Small roof problems, are definitely a FIX YOURSELF item.  Remember, anything under the Deductible amount, we pay for ourselves!  So... that roof fix may cost you %150-500, well under any normal deductible amounts these days.

We're in the Dallas, TX area, not AZ so can't help you directly with this (sorry!) lol

Good luck on the projects!