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Our infrared image shows wet insulation trapped inside the wall caused by an ice dam buildup in the gutter. | ||
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Highly skilled roofer from Roofer911 repairing a roof valley leak because of nails being fastened to close to the centerline. | ||
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Having properly pitched gutters is extremely important in preventing severe water damage inside your home, structural damage and mold development. | ||
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See hanging or missing aluminum trim in Sterling, Virginia is very common because of improper fastening procedures. Our siding repairs will withstand winds up to 100 mph or more. | ||
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Bay windows or sometimes referred to as bumpout windows can leak for a number of reasons. We guarantee to stop your window leak without having to replace your window. |
Sterling is a thriving community built on land that was once known for experimental farming. It’s interesting that now it is the home for the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office. In this part of the country, the weather is an important subject for home owners. Although we have a mild climate with hot, humid summers and relatively gentle winters, the elements do quite a bit of damage to a house. This is the main reason we cannot neglect roof repairs and the necessary maintenance to help protect our homes from the weather.
What happens when you neglect to take care of your roof?
| When tree branches rub against your shingles they wear away the granules that help keep your roof waterproof. | ||
| If an inexperienced roofer nailed the shingles too high on the tabs, they tend to break off in the wind, leaving sections of the roof exposed to the rain. | ||
| Are there a lot of trees around your house that shed their leaves? The accumulation of organic materials in the roof valleys decompose and create enzymes that break down the adhesives in the shingles. | ||
| Sunny weather is just as harmful to your roof as rainy days. Exposure to UV rays causes the roof sealants around vent pipes to shrink and crack, leaving gaps where the rain can get in. | ||
| Humidity can be very destructive. Too much moisture in the attic due to poor ventilation creates the perfect environment for black mold to flourish. Then it spreads like wildfire. | ||
| Overflowing gutters dump water around the foundation of your house. This is why a basement floods when it rains. |
Let’s talk about ice dams!
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow or water from draining off the roof into your gutter. As the melting-freezing cycle continues, it is common for the melted water to back up under the roof shingles. This is how you can have a roof leak in the middle of winter, and it’s a common problem in Sterling when it snows.
What can be done to prevent ice dams?
Make sure your attic is well insulated to help stabilize the attic temperature. It also needs to be ventilated properly to allow rising heat and humidity from the rest of the house to escape. Too much heat in the attic causes the snow on the roof to melt. It runs down to the edge of the roof, where it freezes, forming a ridge or dam that prevents the roof from draining.
How much will it cost to fix my roof?
The real question is, “How much will it cost if you don’t fix a roof leak now. There are many variables involved in the actual cost to repair a roof, depending on what we find. The length of time a leak continues to do its nasty deed directly affects the cost of repairing the water damage.
Finding a problem early makes fixing it much easier, and cheaper. This is true for any home maintenance issue. If you wait until you can visibly detect the signs of a leak on the ceiling, walls or around windows, you have a very serious problem on your hands. If you schedule a roof inspection at least annually, then minor problems can be averted long before they get out of control. Taking care of roof repairs on your Sterling home now means saving money, because it will add several more years to the usefulness of your roof. It will increase the energy efficiency of your home and help to maintain a comfortable interior environment.
Working with the city of Sterling has always been a pleasure; we gladly will help all our clients meet city ordinances and zoning concerns. Visit your local building and permitting department at http://www.loudoun.gov
Serving the following zip codes: 20163, 20164,20165, 20166, 20167
| Roof Repair | Gutters |
| Ice Dam Removal, Prevention | Emergency Roof Repair |
| Window Leaks | Attic Ventilation |
| Siding Repair | Flat Roofing |
| Skylight Repair | Roof Inspection |
| Infrared Moisture Detection |
roof repair
Work was done quickly and efficiently!!
William Bracey
roof repair
Roofer 911 did an outstanding job from the time I made the call until the time the repairs were completed. I would highly recommend roofer911
John Elliott
roof repair
Great work. Fast, easy, and straight-forward. Will continue to monitor for leaks, etc. and let you know. Thanks.
Stacy Starbuck
roof repair, infrared
Absolutely great to work with - quick and efficient! Prices were higher than others quoted - but for the response time, professionalism, and kindness - it was worth it! Thanks for your help!
Usha Cheriathundam
roof repair, infrared
I couldn't be happier with the service provided by Roofer911. As a real estate agent I am often asked to recommend someone for roofing problems and have recommended them several times. Each time the homeowner has been very pleased with response time to inquiries, time to diagnose and fix the problem, and the price charged. I highly recommend them.
Doug Bartow
roof repair
We actually started out by calling the company that installed the roof. Took them 2 days to call us back. They requested photos and then.....nothing. So we started doing some research on roofing companies. You will see if you Google "Roof Repair, Northern VA" there is one name that keeps appearing....Roofer911. There is a reason for this. Steven actually answered the phone on the first call! And right off the bat told us to send pics in the off chance he could tell us how to fix it (free of chrage by the way). Unfortunatly this wasn't the case this time around be he was out the very next day at 8:00 am and had a solution within 30 minutes. The crew showed up the next morning and we had a repaired roof in less than 72 hours from the time we called in and the work was done. You will find cheaper quotes out there....but you get what you pay for. You can call someone else, pay less and I guarantee in 2 months you will be calling Roofer911 to repair it the right way. Will certainly use them again!
Tif Bishop
roof repair, infrared
I was very pleased with the quality and speed of service. They finished everything up in about 24 hours. I probably would've rated 5 stars, except that the estimate was not itemized so mI was never one hundred percent sure about what I was paying for.
Joseph Edwards
roof repair, infrared
Prompt estimate, service, and repair! All within one day! Thanks Roofer911!
Travis Reznik
roof repair, infrared
Easy to work with and very prompt assessment of repair work and service. As soon as we were ready to have the work done, Steve had his team out here. Steve and his team were able to pinpoint the problem areas and fix the cause of the water leak. Definitely would recommend.
Vy Kim
roof repair
Outstanding customer service. Quality job performance. Will definitely recommend.
Neil Dunnigan
Immediate Response!
