Maybe you’re reading this post because you searched online for “roofing company near me” or “best roofing company.” We know you want a great roof that is going to last for years and protect your home right down to the basement. You want it at a fair price from a trusted company with years of experience and many happy customers. At M&K Renovations, these are our goals for our customers, too. We have 40+ years of experience providing high-quality home renovations in the Philadelphia area and neighboring communities.
Steps in Choosing Your Roof
When we begin the reroofing process with you, we design the project with you every step of the way. We come out to your home and take pictures, then superimpose different options onto your house so you get a true sense of the look and feel of each until you find what you want. We review your budget and evaluate with you the various colors and roofing options – asphalt shingles, metal, tile, and slate. We discuss what may be best in your situation and what will achieve the look and feel you want, increase curb appeal, and protect your home – all within your budget.
Once you’ve chosen your design, including flashing options that may enhance the look of your roof while preventing moisture from penetrating below the roofing material, we will work around your schedule to begin the roof replacement process.
Steps in Replacing Your Roof
If there are no additional problems, such as wood rot or deterioration in decking below your existing roof, the process should go very quickly, only 1-2 weeks. Our pre-inspection usually identifies existing problems, which allows us to factor the time and the cost of repair into our estimate. By repairing any damage, we can ensure the longevity and waterproof quality of your new roof.
First, we will prepare the job site, protecting the landscaping next to your house as much as possible. We will remove the old roofing and inspect the deck for any problems we may not have been able to see in the initial inspection. It is common for older decking to begin to deteriorate somewhat.
We prepare the deck by replacing or correcting any warped or uneven surfaces in order to ensure a flat, smooth, finished roof. At this point, we are prepared to apply the flashing around all joints and edges and around any features such as chimneys and vent pipes. Flashing is critical to prevent the entrance of water below your roofing system and to direct water off the roof and into your gutter system. It is installed under your roofing material.
Once everything else is prepared, the final roof material is laid. During the process, we clean up the area every evening before we leave so that you don’t have to look at a mess. And of course, when we finish the job, we do a final clean-up and take all our equipment with us, leaving you with no signs of our presence except a beautiful new roof.
What About Gutters?
A final note: Now is a great opportunity to rethink your gutters. You’ll probably want your gutter system repaired or replaced in order to enhance your new roof and improve the system of water removal. With your permission, we’ll inspect them and recommend any repairs or replacements. New gutters can be very affordable and worth the cost.
Contact us at (610) 353-2895 today from anywhere around the Main Line area so we can get started on your new, beautiful roof to enhance the value and safety of your home.