Short answer: Look for five things: a permanent local business address, an active state license, both general liability and workers’ comp insurance, manufacturer certifications, and at least three real references from jobs done in the last two years. If a contractor can’t produce all five in writing, keep looking. I’ve watched homeowners get burned the same way for thirty years. Not […]
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Short answer: A new architectural asphalt shingle roof on a 1,200 square foot home in the DC/Maryland market typically costs between $9,000 and $16,000. Premium materials, steep pitch, multiple stories, complex roofs with valleys and dormers, or rotted decking can push it to $20,000 or more. A simple ranch with a low-pitch roof and good decking is […]
Read MoreShort answer: Most roof leak repairs run between $400 and $1,500. Minor fixes like a few cracked shingles or a failed pipe boot can come in under $300. Larger repairs involving flashing rebuilds, decking replacement, or chimney work routinely land between $1,500 and $4,000. If the leak has been going on for a while and the […]
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