Frequently asked questions

A few missing or creased shingles, a leak at one vent or chimney, or damage confined to one area can often be repaired. Shingles that are curling, cracking or losing granules across the roof usually mean replacement is the better spend. The same goes for repeated leaks or storm damage on several slopes. We'll look at your roof during a free inspection and tell you which makes sense. See roof repairs and roof replacement.

Yes. All of our project managers are certified storm damage inspectors, and we assess roofs for wind and hail damage at no cost. We know what level of damage it takes to make a legitimate claim. We'll help you through the insurance process from the first step to the finished roof. More on storm damage assessments.

We're a certified roofing contractor through GAF. We install GAF shingles with the full GAF roofing system: Pro-Start starter strips, Seal-A-Ridge ridge caps, WeatherWatch ice and water barrier, Cobra Ridge Runner ventilation and roof deck protection. GAF shingles come in a wide range of styles and colors, such as Charcoal, Birchwood, Slate and Weathered Wood, and we'll help you pick one that suits your house.

Most asphalt shingle roofs in southwest Ohio last somewhere around 20 to 30 years. The real number depends on the shingle, the installation and how well the attic is ventilated. Freeze and thaw cycles, winter ice dams, and wind and hail in spring and summer all shorten it. A roof that's properly ventilated and sealed at the eaves and valleys tends to hold up longer.

Not always. Wind can lift shingles and crease them without tearing them off, and those creased shingles usually can't be seen from the ground. A creased shingle loses its seal and is more likely to blow off in the next storm. That's why we get up on the roof during a storm damage assessment.

An ice dam forms when snow melts higher on the roof, runs down and refreezes at the colder eaves. That backs water up under the shingles. We install GAF WeatherWatch ice and water barrier along the eaves and in the valleys to seal those areas against water working its way in. It's part of the full GAF system we use on a roof replacement.

An attic that can't breathe holds heat in summer and moisture in winter. That wears out shingles and decking early and contributes to ice dams. We install Cobra Ridge Runner ridge ventilation so air can move out at the peak. We also install roof deck protection that lets moisture escape while keeping weather out.

We're based at 436 Granny Smith Lane in Middletown and work on homes throughout the city, on both the Butler County and Warren County sides. If you're close by and not sure whether we'll come out, call us at 513-403-5208 and ask. See our Middletown page.

Call us at 513-403-5208, email chrisfleming5811@gmail.com, or send a request through our contact page. Tell us your address and what you're seeing, such as a leak, missing shingles or recent wind or hail. We'll get in touch to set up a time.

Yes. We offer a free inspection and estimate, and our storm damage assessments are free as well. Call 513-403-5208 to set one up.

We're a certified roofing contractor through GAF, and all of our project managers are certified storm damage inspectors.