The one's that price gouge and can't even give a proper quote when told to. FOUR contractors from directorii, and not a single one of them could even figure out ridge vent air flow in relation to my soffits vents. And, there's more. Also, why do my posts keep disappearing? Wouldn't it be better if you addressed the problem/s. I have posted to you in more than one video, including this one.
I really appreciate everything you said its absolutely true I have been a Florida licensed Roofing contractor since 2004. It's always refreshing to see another contractor inform the general public of the right way kudos to you brother
I have been in construction for my entire life, I was born into it. One item I was looking for in this video but didn't see was proper nailing. All shingles must be nailed in an exact pattern that is shown on every shingle package. Many roofing contractors will put two nails in a shingle instead of four or five. Less nails goes faster, saves nails and will not keep your shingles on the roof in high winds. I have never picked up a blown off shingle that had the proper nails in it.
@@staresce Do you mean old nails left after a tear-off? Most people pull out all of the old nails but if a few are left, as long as they are knocked down shouldn't be a problem.
Mr. Lipinskiy, you have provided excellent and valuable information. I SOOOOO wished to have come across your video sooner!!! You are absolutely correct about every point mentioned in the video: permits, license, replacing rotted plywood, installing quality products, paper barriers & underlayment, and registering warranties. These are basic but vital requirements to protect the consumer/homeowner. The additional cost now will prevent a nightmare later!!! I had a new roof installation done on a two-story structure that failed inspection---paid $11,000. Dealing with the contractor & engineer was an absolute NIGHTMARE!!
Excellent video! Thank you so much! Working for a very reputable roofing company, I took all of your fantastic knowledge to heart! There are so many shady people out there willing to cut corners. Our company (or any company for that matter) can not survive without satisfied customers; that equals referrals = our bread and butter! Who would ever refer a terrible company?! I have herd many horror stories with contractors, painting us ALL out to be the bad guy; because of those who do terrible maintenance. As you stated, try to pocket every dime they can by being shady. I thought that city inspections were such garbage, wasting our time and tax dollars. I didn't realize how much they can help the home owner! Saw it as job security for a job paid by the state. Now, I can see it more clearly. Mind blowing hearing about how many states don't require a license! Can't believe there are people out there that can get away without any underlayment. Such a huge corner to cut to save 5 bucks. I have told many a people to research every company they are considering. Registration of the manufacturer warranty is a must! There are far to many people (homeowners and contractors alike) who don't realize the ramifications of what can happen on either side. I am very fortunate working for the company that I do, I know people do jacked up work, but you have given me so much insight! Thanks again!
Honest to god! My brother bought a fixer upper to live in and fixup. I told him if he got all the materials I'd come over and show him how to tear off and reroof it. He picked up all the roofing supplies but during the tear off he had 1/4 and 3/8 in. plywood for sheeting nailed down with bright finished nails. We were able to pull whole sheets up off the trusses with the roofing material and he bought the sheeting and we got it done in a day and a half. He went back on the housing inspectors and got them to pay for the sheeting and of course we ate the labor but he ended up with a nice roof in the end!
We're commercial contractors in NYC for close to 50 years, this is excellent advice. We require lien waivers from subs. Our big clients who get bank financing on their projects and all the government jobs require them as well. It isn't 100% protection but it gives you something especially if you end up in court. Also great advice about permits. In certain venues (like NYC) there are a ton of consumer protections and if you do not have proper credentialing or permits the contractor has even greater risk than the owners. Someone gets hurt, owner doesn't want to pay, inspector shows you're in a world of trouble. In NYC if you did a perfect job and Don't have proper HIC license, and insurance the owner doesn't have to pay you and you're SOL, (and risk having your vehicle impounded). Keep up the good work
I wish I had seen this video prior to hiring. The work hasn't started yet but there is a contract. After watching this video, I realize that I should have asked more questions, but my homeowner's ins company is pressuring me to get the repair done in less than a month so they won't cancel our policy. I've never learned about roofing until now, and it's very bad timing as I'm not feeling well and am supposed to be going through testing for various health issues this month. Instead I have to get big construction repairs done on my home. Just trying to save our policy from getting canceled. I appreciate your detailed videos on roofing. I am learning from them as well as from some of the comments. Thanks so much! Great job! 👍
I thought watching this video would give me some direction and comfort. Direction I got, but now I am even more stressed out about trusting a roofer. I need to get a roof on my home in Detroit, MI (it is the home were my mom lives) and we have a few quotes the one we had planned to go with has not listed out materials, etc. so I have the tools on what to go back and ask in my contract before they can start (thank you). This is not a cheap project and I don’t want to get taken advantage of 😩. Stressed.
My concern is that the roofer is charging for rotted boards, I get that, but I would like the roofer to give assurance that the total roofing cost won't exceed a certain percentage of the total estimate. If an estimate is for $15000, the contract could say, for instance, that the total cost will not exceed 10% of the estimate. That way, I would know that the total cost will be no more than $16,500. A roofer with years of experience should be able to give a ballpark figure on how much sheathing needs to be replaced. This is long winded, but I'm going through this scenario in So. Cal. right now. Best wishes for success.
When it comes to decking, there’s no way for any roofer to know how much will need to be replaced. I always provide the price per sheet or price per ft of wood. If you’re looking for an amount then the simple solution would be to ask for the price for redecking the whole roof. That should be the max amount over that it will cost unless there are additional structural issues that are found after tearing off the roof.
@@pcm7315 your so off. Roofers can not magic tell or estimate how much rotten wood will be under your shingles or flat roof membranes. Rot can be huge. No roofer can estimate cost of issues once we dip that roof off. It's different every job. Just gotta get up on roof after its removed and see the damage yourself. Be wise. Rot happens all the time
@@eddiespagetti8395 Apparently, you are correct. No roofer would make an agreement like I proposed. Had the roof done, some boards were replaced - added to the total cost, but I realize replacement was necessary.
I was told once that if you question your contractor in paying everyone for the job they are doing, list everyone on your check including the workers, supply houses etc. that deliver materials to the job site. Items they might supply from Home Depot and so forth would be paid for before delivering them to the site but suppliers, warehouses etc. who might deliver the felt, plywood, shingles and other items for the job could be listed on the payee area of your check. If the contractor balks at this, ask him for lien releases from those companies prior to making further payment. Most of those in good standing will have a receipt or some other method to prove all have been paid for but the best thing to have in your contract is, contractor to provide all labor and material lien releases at complete of job.
As a credentialed roofing company with CertainTeed we follow the instalation procedure outlined by the manufacturer. This benefits both, the contractor as well as the clients.
Somebody changed my house asphalt shingles around 20 years ago. The decking is made of 1x6 pine boards. Should they have added a layer of OSB or CDX on top of the boards before the shields and shingles?? Are the nails supposed to go through the decking entirely and stick out into the attick?? Now, I have water leaks coming through nails and rotten wood around a vent
Just got a quote yesterday from a roofer who said that his team doesn't go down to the wood. They don't remove and replace the felt. He said they can "tell" if the wood needs replaced. That sounds absurb to me.
Thanks for the insights! My roofing contractor did not mention anything about a permit. I went on my city website and it states that a permit is required and if we are caught working on a roof without a permit, they make you stop working and they double the permit fees. My city form also requires the license information of the contractor. Had your video not popped up in my recommendations, I would have been in a bad situation. Thank goodness for this pandemic causing delays because it has given me time to make sure my contractor isn’t taking any shortcuts.
Brother, the biggest way roofer cheat is by calling themselves roofers, when all they do is install shingles. Shingles are the easies roofing that a journeyman roofer can do!!!! I noticed your old school and old country value oriented. My family has been in business since 1903 and came to America without enough money to buy their first roofing kettle. Most of the metal skills are no where to be found with shinglers. When is the last time that they made a pitch pocket, scupper or even a Pittsburgh Hem? I remember learning hand laideling when I was 7 although it was pretty much obsolete. I love your honesty and ethics. A lot of his start off that way, but are forced to cut corners on bidding for jobs, because the home owner or business sees the bottom line. Trust me, no on wants to hear rip off and what that cost. Rip off and new wood.... I've lost many jobs by being honest an telling them the truth and not what they wanted to hear. Keep up the vids
Not just pulling permits but also closing them. Here in Florida some roofers pull the permit but never close it. They lay shingles without a dry inspection and of course no final inspection. Getting the permit is easy but closing the permit means it was actually inspected rather then them saying it was inspected only to find out years later when you sell your home that it never was and never closed
I just saw a RUclips "insider" video on roofing shingles waste. Because of that I have subscribed to your channel. Give me all the correct & honest info.
I love when my customers get other quotes. Right up front I encourage they get more than one quote, and tell them I'm happy to compare apples to apples, product to product, warranty to warranty, whether they go with me or not. Know how many times I've pointed out that competitor missed double underlayment or membrane on a 4/12 or some other basic code requirement? Or how many times they don't even list or specify a workmanship portion of a warranty? They try to just focus the homeowners on the "lifetime" product warranty. You dont have to be the lowest priced, just the most thorough and most educated. In fact, a homeowner who ONLY wants the cheapest price isn't necessarily the customer you probably want to do business with anyway. A good contractor shouldnt let customers push them to use inferior products or cut corners just to get a job. We use what we use and install how we install for a reason: You get what you pay for. We love our customers, but we don't want to have to come back. 😄
I like a middle of the road bid. The cheap bid will be done cheaply. The highest bid will usually be gold plated, but will cost 20% more for 5% extra quality. The middle of the road bid will usually be high quality work that will last for years.
The hardest part, is finding good trustworthy contractors who will give you an accurate and honest diagnosis/inspection and do quality work. We've had ppl come out and heard things from, the roof is good, the roof is bad, flashing needs fixing, flashing is good, fixing is not there, chimney needs repair, chimney needs rebuild. With so many varying and not agreeing opinions with prices ranging all over the place, hard for homeowners to know what to do. There's a reason for the mistrust. What happened to honest, quality work.
Same here. Have been told my roof is shot, my roof has 5 years of life left, my roof has wind/hail damage and should definitely file insurance claim (which could be the renewal kiss of death in FL), same roof nope just a few minor hail dings otherwise OK, etc. Makes me think half of them have no idea what they are talking about. I do think the one pushing for insurance claim has never done a roof and is just trying to make the biggest sale. He has employment history as a salesman, whereas the other two were actual roofers with years in the family business.
Hi, I like your video.....I like the fact that you are honest and upfront so homeowners can make informed decisions.....no one likes to be scammed or cheated....but those things happen more frequently then we would like to see........and so we have to be on the look out for those things...
Good informational video. Just signed up for a new roof with a known shingle with a company with great reviews. Will be watching every move they make up there just to be on the safe side. The man who gave us the estimate, did cover some of the items you mentioned, and told us the chimney needs to be re stuccoed and has someone they use regularly. Also they gave us a good price. Fingers crossed for another 26 years like our first one here in Florida.
In my city of Gilbert, AZ you do not need permits for a roofing job and/or a brand new solar system install. Making sure your contractor is licensed and bonded is critical. I had both jobs done recently. It all started with two small leaks that were causing damage in a guest bedroom and our living room. We went with one of the largest contractors in the Greater Phoenix area. We agreed to pay 50% up front and 50% after the job was completed. They did most of the job in 6 days but dragged their feet on our back patio roof. A large rain came the day we were supposed to pay the remaining 50%. Our home leaked in the same two spots as before BUT in biblical fashion. Now we have leverage on them since they want the other 50%. I would suggest everyone wait for a major rain!
Hello, you convinced me to use Atlas storm master shingles. I'm redecking with advantech. do you know which ice and water shield to use? Synthetic felt? Starter strip? Ridge vent? To give me full warranty? I'm nailing for the 150 mph wind specifications. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.
I used to work for roofing company, and see lots of old roofs over 15 years, some over 20 years. he roof was without ice&shield stuff, and the plywood all other stuff are still looks good, It really depends on the type of roofs, steep roof don't really requires the ice&shield.
About materials. To prevent a lien how can one be assured that the roofer paid for YOUR materials? If one asks for paid invoices the roofer might have an invoice for anyone’s shingles. Or might just fabricate a “paid” invoice. Great tips!! And running across this is very timely for me - i need to replace after storm damage
I have been in the chimney business for 20 years and get quite a few calls for leaks around chimneys to find out the customer had a new roof installed and the roofer never replaced the flashing. They like to cut and bend up the old counter flashing MacGyver the step flashing back in and bend it back down. So i get the job of peeling the roof back and doing it right . When I see a chimney with new flashing and done properly I always ask the customer the name of the roofer because it's rare in my area. Thanks for trying to bring awareness to what's going on in the roofing industry.
Stick to messing with sweeps, damper replace, tile swap inside, let us roof and u stick to being a chimney guy ok. Let us fuz the cat, you just hold the tail
Thank you for taking the time to inform regular folks like me. I sent you 3 bids in early July for your review. I know you are busy but hope I will hear back. Thanks in advance.
I had a roof done. They were suppose to remove and replace roof. I've had major leaks, till my back porch and adjacent bathroom, ceiling fell in. The roofer said he put new plywood and shingles. To his is on top of rotted beams. The beans were noticeable cracked or waterlogged. They did not call inspector. I thought they should have removed and replaced gutter boards. When I saw boards were not replaced , I wondered how could roof have been removed and replaced. I need help
You forgot to mention the biggest corner that they chop off and that is workman's comp and insurance and that's because contractors only need copies of their certificate, and they can only include only one employee or an exemption to write it off. customers should ask for a roster list of all the employees of the contractor and or the subcontractor...very important, somebody falls off your roof, they die and they're not covered you the homeowner is paying every bit of it so remember always ask for a roster from their carrier and make sure that you count every employee and that it does not go over that roster.
Just had Hy Grade Roofing install a metal roof at my house. Worst decision I could have made. They promised to install the roof in 4-6 weeks, of course they were late. When they finally showed up without the proper equipment and damaged my property. They are really proud of the “Quality Audit” that they do, but of course they won’t give you a copy of the audit…lol BTW -the “Quality Audit” they did at my house consisted of 2 guys coming over to pickup the leftover junk they left at my house for a month. They never even went up on the roof! Save your money use someone else!
Great vid! I’m a new Sales Roof for a Contractor and Im trying to learn as much as I can about roofs to make sure the customers are getting the best rood they can.
Permits are only required in certain municipality’s in GA. I pull in required municipalities and usually don’t bother elsewhere. I get what your saying about the public record. My certifications are important to me. By business license matters. Cutting corners is not an option when installing a roof job. No shortcuts at all.
True on permits, as long as it’s not required it’s not cutting corner. We wish all roofing jobs required permits, too many shady repairs take place because it’s not regulated at all!!!
I'm sorry but roofers should be inspecting everybody's jobs. Permits are a joke. Yes we pull them. Depending on the state you may get a valid inspection by someone (normally not truly qualified) to inspect a roofers work. Most of what I see is a simple drip edge and ventilation inspection,which is an absolute joke. I know you want to say otherwise and you can buy the moon, but the skills are what will always decide if a job is done well. I could take a lesser product and make it last longer than what your typical sales people push as better products just about every time. So what happens when I use a better product? The customer gets a better roof. I have researched many companies in your directory and you are missing the best of the best in it. Still deciding if we should want anything to do with it or not.
Great insight! I’m a siding and roofing specialist getting more information on things to avoid with our guys. For those looking for a great roofing contractor within the RI/MA area, look into Pride Exteriors Corp. Our experience in roofing exceeds 20 years and we will ensure lifelong protection of your home.
Be sure to check whether drip edges and rake edges are required by your local building code. These may be left off if you are not informed of code requirements. Also, with so many variations on ventilation systems, be sure to learn what is best for your situation and inquire about the contractors experience with your preferred system (e.g., ridge vents, solar activated vents, number of sofit vents required, etc)
I help run a smaller roofing company and im the lead installer besides the actual owner and i watch each and ever video you do and its great content 👌. Ive sharpend up my roofing knowledge from your videos and keep all our customers very happy. I tell them alot of stuff about local corner cutter roofers that do that same thing your talking about right now and its helped me land more jobs for sure. Keep my end QUALITY and they are always happy. Down to cleaning up every little piece of felt on the ground 👍. I plan on retiring from this town and wanna make friends while give the best deal we can afford without screwing ourselves.
Sound like u already knew what was right, u just needed to hear it again to know u were already right. I tell my customers. If they find any rubble bigger then a Canadian dollar that is a dollar I will pay back
I am looking to have a new shingle roof install on my home in the next 30days. I live in Miami and the search for a quality, reliable and Trustworthy roofer is very challenging. Thank you for your video it was very helpful. Sometimes these roofing contractors don't care that we are using our hard earned money to improve our home. Every one does not have an insurance claim check. I will be reviewing your recommendation for roofers in my area.
Wow great video thank you for posting this! I realize how badly I got ripped off. Contractor put shingles over rotted wood when you stepped on it you can see the roof sink in. He said it was normal and that it would dry once the new shingles were put on. The sad part is, the city inspector seen it and approved it.. the roof always still leaked. I went back to the city several times they never did anything about it, it just got worse over time. Till eventually I had to replace the roof again
Thanks for another great video. I just had my roof done and discovered #6 after I inspected it. Found some weak areas walking on the roof which is disappointing after they replaced much of the decking. I took a look in my attic and also seen a freshly broken truss which they did try to fix, but looks inadequate because of the much smaller size sistered wood.
I think that any job has to follow code and manufacturers recommendations. Thats the way of doing it right. No other ways are right or possible. As a contractor, follow rules, build your reputation and any customer will be satisfied. By bypassing that whats somewhere written, lead you to temporary savings but problems long term. Great video! Best regards 👌🏻
Just got a quote from a roofer in central Florida who hit most of these points. Wouldn’t discuss most options I mentioned. It was very clear to me that they just wanted to turn and burn. Kept saying “it’s a good shingle”. I’m planning on dying in this house. Only way I’m moving is if I hit the lotto, so I want the best I can buy, installed by pros. Currently trying to research the industry, and specifically what’s needed in my area for a job to be “good”.
Dmitry - thank you so much for your informative video. I have a few questions that I hope you could answer: 1. Is it common for a roofer to require that I (the home owner) register warranties and is that a difficult process? 2. Please give me some examples of accessories (I have no idea what these are). 3. How can I be certain that my roofer has paid his bills? 4. Can you recommend a roofer in Long Island, New York? Thanks in advance, Perry Capitani
YES , How right you are when it comes to the permit inspector . It's unbelievable how much they just don't know , but yet they're the inspector !! I relocated to Texas a couple decades ago and have had arguments with the building inspector because they really don't know what they're doing !! I'm a bit picky or in my way , I'm lazy to the point of doing it right with quality the first time !! Because I have never had to go back and re-do or repair any of my work !! If you're going to do a job , do it right the first time or don't waste your time !!! Also there are several other ways roofers will cheat and one of them is by short shingling a roof . I've cought contractors doing that on other people's roofs they ask me to stop by and take a look while the roof is being put on . But again , there are several other ways a roofer can cheat a costumer !!!
@@LoneTinaja Depending on the roof shingle by type , brand or manufacturer what you should see for example is 5" of the one shingle showing as they lay another shingle just above on top of it as they work their way up the roof to the top . When they short shingle a roof , instead of 5" of a shingle showing as the next one goes just above it on top , they will space the shingle at 5 1/2" showing as the next one goes just above it on top as they work or shingle their way up to the top of the peak of the roof . By doing this , the roofer can cheat and save putting a few bundles of shingles per side or per roof . Three bundles of shingles is one square of shingles . Roofers can short shingle a roof by spacing the shingles more than they should be . That saves the roofer so many bundles to squares of shingles per roof . They keep that money in their pocket , increasing the profit But also voiding the shingle manufacturers warranty and the roofer denies any wrong doing and you're stuck with a bad roof . Does this help you understand what short shingling a roof is ?? I hope I explained it decently for people to understand . The measurement of the shingles showing or exposed differ from manufacturer to manufacture so you can't just go by 5" for all shingles . I've caught a few roofers short shingling roofs over the years as not only was I a contractor but also an inspector .
@@zakman9244 Thanks. If 5" is the amount that should show, then the next 1 is 5 & 1/2", then all the subsequent ones are 5 & 1/2", what is the effect of the excessive amount of shingle showing? Are they a lot more likely to blow off in high winds? Also, is rain more likely to penetrate?
@@LoneTinaja For example , all the shingles should be at 5" of shingles showing or exposed to the weather . If they cheated and spaced it more than 5" then rain and snow can creep up and leak through your roof with the help of the wind and weather . Most of the time , but not always , the shingles should be spaced every 5" for all the shingles on that roof . When they increase the spacing to 5 1/2" then they short shingled your roof which can and will leak in a storm or winter snow .
I know not all folks can do this but I literally got on the roof with the foreman on the job and we went over the roof and he showed me some dry rot that I had, while I also found some sheathing that when the home was built that was not nailed down. Have some one with a drone fly over the roof and look for dry rot it shows up and is pretty easy to spot. Another tip make damn sure they don't leave nails or staples sticking up from the old roof material I have had 2 roofs done where I had to tell the roofer go over that roof again and pick up the old nails. Again I got back on the roof and went over it with a flat shovel and found more nails. Roofers don't like me LOL.
Great info. Just bought my house 2 years ago from a contractor who told me the roof has 10-15 years more to go...last month my insurance comp cancelled my policy because didnot like my roof....what they want from me? To change the roof after only 2 years? I have mortgage to pay for 30 years.
Low slope vs steep slope determines underlayment and the types of materials used, and the finished product, decking inspection, plywood replacement, are contingent and can only be visual when tearoff is applied.. h- clips thickness of decking, and span of rafters will determine you're decision as to decking application, most important keep asking for referrals from friends, whom they've been satisfied using, keep warranty at the forefront of any type of roof changes to assist in you're decision..
Hate to disagree, but, the shingle manufacturer have so many excuses to avoid the warranty! I've been told by sales reps that they will only pay out 7% of their claims
There’s fine print yes, but as long as your ducks are in a row and you use their products, then they have to pay. Most manufacturers only replace the material, and don’t pay for the labor to tear off and install. So it’s good to know the fine print etc.
@@senoraantero2836 good luck with that. I did just that…then they expect me to hire a roofer, tear out the portion of shingles in the roof in question, send them samples, and then they’ll make a determination. This after they delay and deny.
Is a lien waiver ever something requested by a homeowner when hiring for just a roof job? Are there any other ways to make sure the roofer I hire is paying their bills?
Hey Dmitry we hired a roofing contractor and it’s Texas area. They are listed with TCRAT They told us they will take care of permit but how do I know if they actually did?
Using staples instead of proper length roofing nails on shingles to complete the job faster. The first 40-50 mph wind gust will peel off your shingles in bunches.
Thank you so much! You seem like a very honest person wish you were in South Mississippi to do my roof. We currently building a house, I have been doing research because the roof our last home, we believe, was defected and possibly not installed correctly. So I want to make certain our new home has a good quality roof. What thickness of the plywood decking should be to prevent the roof looking like waves?
Can you tell me what do you do if your roof installer/contractor ends up dying 3-5 years after the installation and his business closes down? How does that warranty of his company work do anything at that point? Who becomes responsible then? It’s like my relative that bought an extended car warranty through a dealership and when she needed it the dealer said “we’re sorry but we sold you a third party warranty for 1200 bucks and that company went bankrupt. If they weren’t bankrupt we’d fix it free”. This is why I don’t buy any warranty’s any more. Either they went out of business or “look at the small print we don’t cover that” same must go with roofing businesses? When I heard my installer’s company owner died and closed up shop I felt screwed. The only thing I cling to is maybe the Contractor that I actually paid that subbed it to the roofer might honor that warranty but of course that’s only for as long as they’re in business still.
Just came across this video. THANK YOU!!! very informative. I am in the middle of getting quotes. You mentioned you would review them, how can I share them with you? Thank you!
Actually this guy doesn't know what he's talking about, but will bank on uneducated people to trust what he says. I would strongly advise looking at different videos.
Who the HHELL WANTS TO PULL A PERMIT , SO U HAVE TO PAY MORE TAXES , 🤨MY BROTHER HAD A NEW FURNACE INSTALLED AND A BREAKER BOX NO PERMIT F MICHIGAN TAXES
You may not care but the homeowner might, especially if their insurance company goes looking for it and denies them the newer roof insurance rate. Or, you know, they are about to sell the house and realtor or prospective buyer says where's the permit.
Dmitry, I have two contractors supposedly bidding the same roofing system and same tear-off/replacement but are about $8000 apart in price. The low bidder claims to be getting special deals on the roofing system materials from the manufacturer. Is that a thing and how do I compare them. The low bidder is a friend and the high bidder is a neighbor and friend.
We are reroofing our 1906 Arts & Crafts house with fiberglass shingle. We’ve asked estimators how many layers are under our present roof b/c if more than 2 we’ll be replacing the entire roof! Can you recommend roofers in Berkeley CA?
My House and chimney is made of brick and mortar is it OK to use Aluminum and lead instead of just lead for the Chimney flashing only one Contractor is giving me a quote we just let rest of them no matter what the prices want to do Aluminum with lead please advise
I just love how so much can be built around money except the skills of the trades. All for it. Hope the guarantee is not full of holes and some people actually get their 20k for bad jobs that will only show up years down the road. Liability covers the job while it's being done, so hopefully this is a long term guarantee and not fluff.
Hello. I came across you channel. I am a first time home buyer. We have a guest room that was converted from attached garage to the 2 story house. We also have and extension sunroom. I discovered a leak between the sunroom and the kitchen the sunroom is attached to. My roof if about 14 years old. I don’t know much about roof materials. One contractor said he is going to take off the vent to my ridge roof and replace a flat roof. Does that sound right? If you can help, that would be great. Thank you, Mary.
A licensed maintenance and alteration contractor in Michigan only needs THREE hours of continuing education between license renewals. You can just say you did the hours and they don't even check to see if you're lying.
If the company is a reputable company they charge the material at the supply house and the bill comes due with the end of the month do not give them a down payment more than a hundred bucks to seal the deal and maybe after the first day on the job with materials delivered
I just signed a contract with an OC Platinum Preferred roofing company to replace my old roof with a Duration roof system. I asked the company's representative I am dealing with about #4 on your list. He said they would get the process of registering the warranty started but I would be the one to finish registering the warranty with OC. After watching this video it looks to me this "OC Platinum Preferred" roofing company is "passing the buck" onto me because they don't want to pay the registration fee. Come to think of it, the company representative hadn't said anything about registering the warranty until I brought it up.
Great video. Got a few quotes for a new roof and of course had to look up a few youtube to learn a little more. After a ton of videos, yours helped me out the most with deciding who I should go with. Its definitely not the cheapest one, but I can now see why the cheapest quote was so cheap. Id rather go with the company that is quoting to do it right.
The easiest trick is to charge for replacing sheathing that did not need to be replaced and well, they did NOT replace it. Just charged you for it. Once the new roof is down how will you know.. If you go into the attic you should be able to see the new stuff from underneath.🤨
Every material comes with warranty and proper maintenance as a consumer (contractor or home owner) need to follow proper installation guidelines and also proper maintenance of product. Not because you just installed it that means that it will last a long time you need to properly maintain it. Keep the outer shell of you’re house maintained and you will always have a leak free home.
Vancouver B.C. Canada, up north does not require ice and water shield. There is a house on Vancouver island, that has had gold synthetic underlay, on their house for 2years and 8 months and it still looks new.
Thank you Dimitri for helping consumers find good contractors. I've been Doing inspecting / roofing sales for about a year now and some of the things that I've seen make me sick.
Hi, thank you for all that great info! Can you suggest some dependable compaines here in Las Vegas, Nevada to get quotes? Any input would be appreciated. ty!
I just bought a house, and part of my due diligence on every home I considered was to check tax records for permits. I want to know if shit was done rite.
I'm interested in the metal roof which seems to be touted as becoming the standard for all areas of the country--the roof to be used anywhere no matter the weather! The info I've read so far seems to imply manufacturers will be doing all the installs. It caused me to wonder if it does become ubiquitous, will 'Chuck in the truck' as you name them, or even smaller roofing firms be shut out of those installs or will they be able, with proper, updated training, to do the metal roof install too? I'm not in construction but am researching several trades, as I'm focused on selling to them. TIA.
Great videos! You have been really helpful. I have learned so much! I have to say I think there might be a few roofing contractors out there that might not like you to much!
Absolutely! Please check out directorii.com for our recommendation near you. You can also email us to find a contract for you at michael@directorii.com
@Dmitry Lipinskiy - I did contract with a roofing company in Dallas for a hail damage and as per contract paid the owner the money 25K in cheque to do my roof in April 2022 and the guy is never doing the roof. He is delaying the job with all different excuses. He is now threatning to delay it further. He has all the insurance money. He engaged a Public Adjuster to claim more money which did not work out. Requested him to do the work as per the scope of insurance but he wont do it. Roofers are really hard to rely on ! These contracts are really not helping !
Hi there I have a roof for my single family home in Illinois which has to be replaced , I am doing it with a licensed contractor but how do I make sure that he actually does what all he says ? Do I need each time an inspector to check if he is doing job correctly as I live overseas , thanks in advance
Well if you're just looking for a new roof that doesn't leak and that the insurance company will be happy with And you probably got what you wanted Don't waste your money on inspectorThat doesn't even know what hes looking at Unless I inspectors are qualified Roofer. And if you want to find a qualified roofer just go sit Outside of the probation office they walk out about every 5 minutes
in Texas 30 years shingles the cost lowest is 200 per sq and highest is 400 per sq labor and Materials . Currently at Mendoza roofing 30 singles $99 per sq and 25 years shingles is $75 per sq . The Labor only the Lowest is $75 per sq and the highest big compnay is $200 Per sq
Great video tutorial. I have a sewer vent that is in real bad shape. I, being a retired electric lineman thought that flex seal tape would work, but now I see I screwed up. Can you recommend a brand I can trust for the sewer vent? Thank you again for your great info.
Thank you much for the great tips! I have been doing a lot of research and I’m still looking for an honest Roofing company. Wish you have a company here in CA.
The combination of freeze/thaw, erratic weather and other anomalies have made me a strong proponent of ice guard. even with everything else on the house being up to snuff, you need it.
Very innovative service you are offering, as it helps owners a lot. Something like roof insurance, I had a leaky roof ( half way across the world in Malaysia 🇲🇾 ) just now so that’s why I was interested to find out.
Great video, well explained. Add one more reason for making sure No 1, Permit, is in order - your insurance policy may be affected and may not pay for, say, hurricane damage, if the roof was not permitted and inspected. Additionally, you might consider writing into the contract (simple wording initialed by contractor and buyer) that contractor must provide an affidavit that he has paid all of his bills.
Very good information. Some of this applies to non-roofing contractors too. One of the electricians who gave me quotes provided me a verbal price to replace my panel with and without pulling a permit. He never gave me a written quote though.
I have had 3 so called electricians quote me on a panel replacement, only to find out none of them are licensed. Two of them gave false or someone else's license# which I found out about when I looked them up on the state site. Sure, come burn down my house with your unlicensed work so my insurance company can deny that claim. Nope.
Wish I saw this video before finding my contractor he pressured us into signing contract and told us he's getting really nice shingles but is the lowest one possible found our when I checked my cameras 😢
I live in Iowa and just purchased a house a month ago. I did it all right, inspection and all. I have just purchased a money pit. After one rain, basement is flooded, roof is leaking and soft areas on roof as well. Outlets not working, doors aren’t closing properly, floor has soft spots, the list it longer than the medication I take for my cancer. Can’t use my washer because drain pipe is backing up, I had electrician repair live wires that were hanging. I’ve paid inspector to return only to get my money and not guide me through this. Please help, should do waterproofing basement or roof first? I feel lost, I can’t imagine the amount of money I have to pay out for this. Any help is greatly appreciated
Loved your video Great information. I am currently having insurance replacement of my roof due to hail damage and am using Hail Pros here in South Carolina. do you have any info on them?
Dmitry’s recommended roofers: directorii.com (backed up by $20,000 guarantee)
The one's that price gouge and can't even give a proper quote when told to. FOUR contractors from directorii, and not a single one of them could even figure out ridge vent air flow in relation to my soffits vents. And, there's more. Also, why do my posts keep disappearing? Wouldn't it be better if you addressed the problem/s. I have posted to you in more than one video, including this one.
I really appreciate everything you said its absolutely true I have been a Florida licensed Roofing contractor since 2004. It's always refreshing to see another contractor inform the general public of the right way kudos to you brother
Thank you Chris! What area are you serving and whats the name of your roofing business?
We are Roofing Florida and we are serving the Lakeland Tampa and all surrounding areas
I have been in construction for my entire life, I was born into it. One item I was looking for in this video but didn't see was proper nailing.
All shingles must be nailed in an exact pattern that is shown on every shingle package. Many roofing contractors will put two nails in a shingle instead of four or five. Less nails goes faster, saves nails and will not keep your shingles on the roof in high winds.
I have never picked up a blown off shingle that had the proper nails in it.
Going with a metal roof, no mo sorry ass shingles.
@@danbooher5843 How much extra did it cost you for a metal roof over shingles, and can you give an update on how it is working out ?
Great advice thanks for sharing it. Can old nails still in the roof cause problems too?
@@staresce Do you mean old nails left after a tear-off? Most people pull out all of the old nails but if a few are left, as long as they are knocked down shouldn't be a problem.
Mr. Lipinskiy, you have provided excellent and valuable information. I SOOOOO wished to have come across your video sooner!!! You are absolutely correct about every point mentioned in the video: permits, license, replacing rotted plywood, installing quality products, paper barriers & underlayment, and registering warranties. These are basic but vital requirements to protect the consumer/homeowner. The additional cost now will prevent a nightmare later!!! I had a new roof installation done on a two-story structure that failed inspection---paid $11,000. Dealing with the contractor & engineer was an absolute NIGHTMARE!!
Excellent video! Thank you so much!
Working for a very reputable roofing company, I took all of your fantastic knowledge to heart! There are so many shady people out there willing to cut corners. Our company (or any company for that matter) can not survive without satisfied customers; that equals referrals = our bread and butter! Who would ever refer a terrible company?! I have herd many horror stories with contractors, painting us ALL out to be the bad guy; because of those who do terrible maintenance. As you stated, try to pocket every dime they can by being shady.
I thought that city inspections were such garbage, wasting our time and tax dollars. I didn't realize how much they can help the home owner! Saw it as job security for a job paid by the state. Now, I can see it more clearly.
Mind blowing hearing about how many states don't require a license!
Can't believe there are people out there that can get away without any underlayment. Such a huge corner to cut to save 5 bucks.
I have told many a people to research every company they are considering. Registration of the manufacturer warranty is a must! There are far to many people (homeowners and contractors alike) who don't realize the ramifications of what can happen on either side.
I am very fortunate working for the company that I do, I know people do jacked up work, but you have given me so much insight! Thanks again!
Honest to god! My brother bought a fixer upper to live in and fixup. I told him if he got all the materials I'd come over and show him how to tear off and reroof it. He picked up all the roofing supplies but during the tear off he had 1/4 and 3/8 in. plywood for sheeting nailed down with bright finished nails. We were able to pull whole sheets up off the trusses with the roofing material and he bought the sheeting and we got it done in a day and a half. He went back on the housing inspectors and got them to pay for the sheeting and of course we ate the labor but he ended up with a nice roof in the end!
We're commercial contractors in NYC for close to 50 years, this is excellent advice.
We require lien waivers from subs. Our big clients who get bank financing on their projects and all the government jobs require them as well. It isn't 100% protection but it gives you something especially if you end up in court.
Also great advice about permits. In certain venues (like NYC) there are a ton of consumer protections and if you do not have proper credentialing or permits the contractor has even greater risk than the owners. Someone gets hurt, owner doesn't want to pay, inspector shows you're in a world of trouble. In NYC if you did a perfect job and Don't have proper HIC license, and insurance the owner doesn't have to pay you and you're SOL, (and risk having your vehicle impounded). Keep up the good work
I wish I had seen this video prior to hiring. The work hasn't started yet but there is a contract. After watching this video, I realize that I should have asked more questions, but my homeowner's ins company is pressuring me to get the repair done in less than a month so they won't cancel our policy. I've never learned about roofing until now, and it's very bad timing as I'm not feeling well and am supposed to be going through testing for various health issues this month. Instead I have to get big construction repairs done on my home. Just trying to save our policy from getting canceled. I appreciate your detailed videos on roofing. I am learning from them as well as from some of the comments. Thanks so much! Great job! 👍
I thought watching this video would give me some direction and comfort. Direction I got, but now I am even more stressed out about trusting a roofer. I need to get a roof on my home in Detroit, MI (it is the home were my mom lives) and we have a few quotes the one we had planned to go with has not listed out materials, etc. so I have the tools on what to go back and ask in my contract before they can start (thank you). This is not a cheap project and I don’t want to get taken advantage of 😩. Stressed.
My concern is that the roofer is charging for rotted boards, I get that, but
I would like the roofer to give assurance that the total roofing cost won't exceed a certain percentage of the total estimate. If an estimate is for $15000, the contract could say, for instance, that the total cost will not exceed 10% of the estimate. That way, I would know that the total cost will be no more than $16,500. A roofer with years of experience should be able to give a ballpark figure on how much sheathing needs to be replaced. This is long winded, but I'm going through this scenario in So. Cal. right now. Best wishes for success.
When it comes to decking, there’s no way for any roofer to know how much will need to be replaced. I always provide the price per sheet or price per ft of wood. If you’re looking for an amount then the simple solution would be to ask for the price for redecking the whole roof. That should be the max amount over that it will cost unless there are additional structural issues that are found after tearing off the roof.
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@@pcm7315 your so off. Roofers can not magic tell or estimate how much rotten wood will be under your shingles or flat roof membranes. Rot can be huge. No roofer can estimate cost of issues once we dip that roof off. It's different every job. Just gotta get up on roof after its removed and see the damage yourself. Be wise. Rot happens all the time
@@eddiespagetti8395 Apparently, you are correct. No roofer would make an agreement like I proposed. Had the roof done, some boards were replaced - added to the total cost, but I realize replacement was necessary.
I was told once that if you question your contractor in paying everyone for the job they are doing, list everyone on your check including the workers, supply houses etc. that deliver materials to the job site. Items they might supply from Home Depot and so forth would be paid for before delivering them to the site but suppliers, warehouses etc. who might deliver the felt, plywood, shingles and other items for the job could be listed on the payee area of your check. If the contractor balks at this, ask him for lien releases from those companies prior to making further payment. Most of those in good standing will have a receipt or some other method to prove all have been paid for but the best thing to have in your contract is, contractor to provide all labor and material lien releases at complete of job.
Wow!! Great information.....
As a credentialed roofing company with CertainTeed we follow the instalation procedure outlined by the manufacturer. This benefits both, the contractor as well as the clients.
Somebody changed my house asphalt shingles around 20 years ago. The decking is made of 1x6 pine boards.
Should they have added a layer of OSB or CDX on top of the boards before the shields and shingles??
Are the nails supposed to go through the decking entirely and stick out into the attick??
Now, I have water leaks coming through nails and rotten wood around a vent
We bought everything we wanted on our house's roof ourselves so we knew what the quality was. Our new roof is wonderful.
Just got a quote yesterday from a roofer who said that his team doesn't go down to the wood. They don't remove and replace the felt. He said they can "tell" if the wood needs replaced. That sounds absurb to me.
Thanks for the insights! My roofing contractor did not mention anything about a permit. I went on my city website and it states that a permit is required and if we are caught working on a roof without a permit, they make you stop working and they double the permit fees. My city form also requires the license information of the contractor. Had your video not popped up in my recommendations, I would have been in a bad situation. Thank goodness for this pandemic causing delays because it has given me time to make sure my contractor isn’t taking any shortcuts.
I can buy alot of tarps for what it would cost for permits, nails, shingles and whatever the hell else.
Brother, the biggest way roofer cheat is by calling themselves roofers, when all they do is install shingles. Shingles are the easies roofing that a journeyman roofer can do!!!! I noticed your old school and old country value oriented. My family has been in business since 1903 and came to America without enough money to buy their first roofing kettle. Most of the metal skills are no where to be found with shinglers. When is the last time that they made a pitch pocket, scupper or even a Pittsburgh Hem? I remember learning hand laideling when I was 7 although it was pretty much obsolete. I love your honesty and ethics. A lot of his start off that way, but are forced to cut corners on bidding for jobs, because the home owner or business sees the bottom line. Trust me, no on wants to hear rip off and what that cost. Rip off and new wood.... I've lost many jobs by being honest an telling them the truth and not what they wanted to hear. Keep up the vids
Not just pulling permits but also closing them. Here in Florida some roofers pull the permit but never close it. They lay shingles without a dry inspection and of course no final inspection. Getting the permit is easy but closing the permit means it was actually inspected rather then them saying it was inspected only to find out years later when you sell your home that it never was and never closed
I just saw a RUclips "insider" video on roofing shingles waste. Because of that I have subscribed to your channel. Give me all the correct & honest info.
I love when my customers get other quotes. Right up front I encourage they get more than one quote, and tell them I'm happy to compare apples to apples, product to product, warranty to warranty, whether they go with me or not. Know how many times I've pointed out that competitor missed double underlayment or membrane on a 4/12 or some other basic code requirement? Or how many times they don't even list or specify a workmanship portion of a warranty? They try to just focus the homeowners on the "lifetime" product warranty. You dont have to be the lowest priced, just the most thorough and most educated. In fact, a homeowner who ONLY wants the cheapest price isn't necessarily the customer you probably want to do business with anyway. A good contractor shouldnt let customers push them to use inferior products or cut corners just to get a job. We use what we use and install how we install for a reason: You get what you pay for. We love our customers, but we don't want to have to come back. 😄
Great view, thanks for taking time to share feedback. Agree with you 100% you don’t have to be the cheapest to get the job.
@@RoofingInsights3.0 Also, this is the perfect video to share with any homeowner who may be on the fence as to who to go with. Bookmarked!
@@RR_184 share with love on social too!
Do the job right. Simple as that.
I like a middle of the road bid. The cheap bid will be done cheaply. The highest bid will usually be gold plated, but will cost 20% more for 5% extra quality. The middle of the road bid will usually be high quality work that will last for years.
The hardest part, is finding good trustworthy contractors who will give you an accurate and honest diagnosis/inspection and do quality work.
We've had ppl come out and heard things from, the roof is good, the roof is bad, flashing needs fixing, flashing is good, fixing is not there, chimney needs repair, chimney needs rebuild. With so many varying and not agreeing opinions with prices ranging all over the place, hard for homeowners to know what to do. There's a reason for the mistrust.
What happened to honest, quality work.
Same here. Have been told my roof is shot, my roof has 5 years of life left, my roof has wind/hail damage and should definitely file insurance claim (which could be the renewal kiss of death in FL), same roof nope just a few minor hail dings otherwise OK, etc. Makes me think half of them have no idea what they are talking about. I do think the one pushing for insurance claim has never done a roof and is just trying to make the biggest sale. He has employment history as a salesman, whereas the other two were actual roofers with years in the family business.
Hi, I like your video.....I like the fact that you are honest and upfront so homeowners can make informed decisions.....no one likes to be scammed or cheated....but those things happen more frequently then we would like to see........and so we have to be on the look out for those things...
Good informational video. Just signed up for a new roof with a known shingle with a company with great reviews. Will be watching every move they make up there just to be on the safe side. The man who gave us the estimate, did cover some of the items you mentioned, and told us the chimney needs to be re stuccoed and has someone they use regularly. Also they gave us a good price. Fingers crossed for another 26 years like our first one here in Florida.
In my city of Gilbert, AZ you do not need permits for a roofing job and/or a brand new solar system install. Making sure your contractor is licensed and bonded is critical. I had both jobs done recently. It all started with two small leaks that were causing damage in a guest bedroom and our living room. We went with one of the largest contractors in the Greater Phoenix area. We agreed to pay 50% up front and 50% after the job was completed. They did most of the job in 6 days but dragged their feet on our back patio roof. A large rain came the day we were supposed to pay the remaining 50%. Our home leaked in the same two spots as before BUT in biblical fashion. Now we have leverage on them since they want the other 50%. I would suggest everyone wait for a major rain!
Hello, you convinced me to use Atlas storm master shingles. I'm redecking with advantech. do you know which ice and water shield to use? Synthetic felt? Starter strip? Ridge vent? To give me full warranty? I'm nailing for the 150 mph wind specifications. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.
I used to work for roofing company, and see lots of old roofs over 15 years, some over 20 years. he roof was without ice&shield stuff, and the plywood all other stuff are still looks good, It really depends on the type of roofs, steep roof don't really requires the ice&shield.
About materials. To prevent a lien how can one be assured that the roofer paid for YOUR materials? If one asks for paid invoices the roofer might have an invoice for anyone’s shingles. Or might just fabricate a “paid” invoice.
Great tips!! And running across this is very timely for me - i need to replace after storm damage
I have been in the chimney business for 20 years and get quite a few calls for leaks around chimneys to find out the customer had a new roof installed and the roofer never replaced the flashing. They like to cut and bend up the old counter flashing MacGyver the step flashing back in and bend it back down. So i get the job of peeling the roof back and doing it right . When I see a chimney with new flashing and done properly I always ask the customer the name of the roofer because it's rare in my area.
Thanks for trying to bring awareness to what's going on in the roofing industry.
Stick to messing with sweeps, damper replace, tile swap inside, let us roof and u stick to being a chimney guy ok. Let us fuz the cat, you just hold the tail
@MiguelLopez-sj2ib apparently yall don't always do a good job... why is your new roof leaking? Lol
Thank you for taking the time to inform regular folks like me. I sent you 3 bids in early July for your review. I know you are busy but hope I will hear back. Thanks in advance.
I had a roof done. They were suppose to remove and replace roof. I've had major leaks, till my back porch and adjacent bathroom, ceiling fell in. The roofer said he put new plywood and shingles. To his is on top of rotted beams. The beans were noticeable cracked or waterlogged. They did not call inspector. I thought they should have removed and replaced gutter boards. When I saw boards were not replaced , I wondered how could roof have been removed and replaced. I need help
You forgot to mention the biggest corner that they chop off and that is workman's comp and insurance and that's because contractors only need copies of their certificate, and they can only include only one employee or an exemption to write it off. customers should ask for a roster list of all the employees of the contractor and or the subcontractor...very important, somebody falls off your roof, they die and they're not covered you the homeowner is paying every bit of it so remember always ask for a roster from their carrier and make sure that you count every employee and that it does not go over that roster.
Just had Hy Grade Roofing install a metal roof at my house. Worst decision I could have made. They promised to install the roof in 4-6 weeks, of course they were late. When they finally showed up without the proper equipment and damaged my property. They are really proud of the “Quality Audit” that they do, but of course they won’t give you a copy of the audit…lol BTW -the “Quality Audit” they did at my house consisted of 2 guys coming over to pickup the leftover junk they left at my house for a month. They never even went up on the roof! Save your money use someone else!
Great vid! I’m a new Sales Roof for a Contractor and Im trying to learn as much as I can about roofs to make sure the customers are getting the best rood they can.
We just got a shabby metal roof done the Connors look like crap what's my next step
So glad I found you. Your videos are outstanding. I'm looking for a roofer now and really need the education you provide.
Permits are only required in certain municipality’s in GA. I pull in required municipalities and usually don’t bother elsewhere. I get what your saying about the public record. My certifications are important to me. By business license matters. Cutting corners is not an option when installing a roof job. No shortcuts at all.
True on permits, as long as it’s not required it’s not cutting corner. We wish all roofing jobs required permits, too many shady repairs take place because it’s not regulated at all!!!
I'm sorry but roofers should be inspecting everybody's jobs. Permits are a joke. Yes we pull them. Depending on the state you may get a valid inspection by someone (normally not truly qualified) to inspect a roofers work. Most of what I see is a simple drip edge and ventilation inspection,which is an absolute joke. I know you want to say otherwise and you can buy the moon, but the skills are what will always decide if a job is done well. I could take a lesser product and make it last longer than what your typical sales people push as better products just about every time. So what happens when I use a better product? The customer gets a better roof. I have researched many companies in your directory and you are missing the best of the best in it. Still deciding if we should want anything to do with it or not.
Great insight! I’m a siding and roofing specialist getting more information on things to avoid with our guys. For those looking for a great roofing contractor within the RI/MA area, look into Pride Exteriors Corp. Our experience in roofing exceeds 20 years and we will ensure lifelong protection of your home.
I could watch this video all day. The truth is cheap is very expensive when you are dealing with shoddy contractors and shtty work.
Be sure to check whether drip edges and rake edges are required by your local building code. These may be left off if you are not informed of code requirements. Also, with so many variations on ventilation systems, be sure to learn what is best for your situation and inquire about the contractors experience with your preferred system (e.g., ridge vents, solar activated vents, number of sofit vents required, etc)
I help run a smaller roofing company and im the lead installer besides the actual owner and i watch each and ever video you do and its great content 👌. Ive sharpend up my roofing knowledge from your videos and keep all our customers very happy. I tell them alot of stuff about local corner cutter roofers that do that same thing your talking about right now and its helped me land more jobs for sure. Keep my end QUALITY and they are always happy. Down to cleaning up every little piece of felt on the ground 👍. I plan on retiring from this town and wanna make friends while give the best deal we can afford without screwing ourselves.
thanks for feedback! What city are you from?
@@RoofingInsights3.0 redding ca.
Sound like u already knew what was right, u just needed to hear it again to know u were already right.
I tell my customers. If they find any rubble bigger then a Canadian dollar that is a dollar I will pay back
I am looking to have a new shingle roof install on my home in the next 30days. I live in Miami and the search for a quality, reliable and Trustworthy roofer is very challenging. Thank you for your video it was very helpful. Sometimes these roofing contractors don't care that we are using our hard earned money to improve our home. Every one does not have an insurance claim check. I will be reviewing your recommendation for roofers in my area.
Thank you for the comment. We try to only promote the best contractors at Directorii.com
Wow great video thank you for posting this! I realize how badly I got ripped off. Contractor put shingles over rotted wood when you stepped on it you can see the roof sink in. He said it was normal and that it would dry once the new shingles were put on. The sad part is, the city inspector seen it and approved it.. the roof always still leaked. I went back to the city several times they never did anything about it, it just got worse over time. Till eventually I had to replace the roof again
Thanks for another great video. I just had my roof done and discovered #6 after I inspected it. Found some weak areas walking on the roof which is disappointing after they replaced much of the decking. I took a look in my attic and also seen a freshly broken truss which they did try to fix, but looks inadequate because of the much smaller size sistered wood.
I'm glad I did mine myself. Took forever, But I found allot of rot and broken boards the previous roofer went over.
I think that any job has to follow code and manufacturers recommendations. Thats the way of doing it right. No other ways are right or possible. As a contractor, follow rules, build your reputation and any customer will be satisfied. By bypassing that whats somewhere written, lead you to temporary savings but problems long term.
Great video!
Best regards 👌🏻
Just got a quote from a roofer in central Florida who hit most of these points. Wouldn’t discuss most options I mentioned. It was very clear to me that they just wanted to turn and burn. Kept saying “it’s a good shingle”. I’m planning on dying in this house. Only way I’m moving is if I hit the lotto, so I want the best I can buy, installed by pros. Currently trying to research the industry, and specifically what’s needed in my area for a job to be “good”.
Who did you end up going with?
Dmitry - thank you so much for your informative video. I have a few questions that I hope you could answer:
1. Is it common for a roofer to require that I (the home owner) register warranties and is that a difficult process?
2. Please give me some examples of accessories (I have no idea what these are).
3. How can I be certain that my roofer has paid his bills?
4. Can you recommend a roofer in Long Island, New York?
Thanks in advance,
Perry Capitani
YES , How right you are when it comes to the permit inspector . It's unbelievable how much they just don't know , but yet they're the inspector !! I relocated to Texas a couple decades ago and have had arguments with the building inspector because they really don't know what they're doing !! I'm a bit picky or in my way , I'm lazy to the point of doing it right with quality the first time !! Because I have never had to go back and re-do or repair any of my work !! If you're going to do a job , do it right the first time or don't waste your time !!! Also there are several other ways roofers will cheat and one of them is by short shingling a roof . I've cought contractors doing that on other people's roofs they ask me to stop by and take a look while the roof is being put on . But again , there are several other ways a roofer can cheat a costumer !!!
@zakman9244 - what do you mean by short shingling? If a roofer was short shingling what would I see?
@@LoneTinaja Depending on the roof shingle by type , brand or manufacturer what you should see for example is 5" of the one shingle showing as they lay another shingle just above on top of it as they work their way up the roof to the top . When they short shingle a roof , instead of 5" of a shingle showing as the next one goes just above it on top , they will space the shingle at 5 1/2" showing as the next one goes just above it on top as they work or shingle their way up to the top of the peak of the roof . By doing this , the roofer can cheat and save putting a few bundles of shingles per side or per roof . Three bundles of shingles is one square of shingles . Roofers can short shingle a roof by spacing the shingles more than they should be . That saves the roofer so many bundles to squares of shingles per roof . They keep that money in their pocket , increasing the profit But also voiding the shingle manufacturers warranty and the roofer denies any wrong doing and you're stuck with a bad roof . Does this help you understand what short shingling a roof is ?? I hope I explained it decently for people to understand . The measurement of the shingles showing or exposed differ from manufacturer to manufacture so you can't just go by 5" for all shingles . I've caught a few roofers short shingling roofs over the years as not only was I a contractor but also an inspector .
@@zakman9244 Thanks. If 5" is the amount that should show, then the next 1 is 5 & 1/2", then all the subsequent ones are 5 & 1/2", what is the effect of the excessive amount of shingle showing? Are they a lot more likely to blow off in high winds? Also, is rain more likely to penetrate?
@@LoneTinaja For example , all the shingles should be at 5" of shingles showing or exposed to the weather . If they cheated and spaced it more than 5" then rain and snow can creep up and leak through your roof with the help of the wind and weather . Most of the time , but not always , the shingles should be spaced every 5" for all the shingles on that roof . When they increase the spacing to 5 1/2" then they short shingled your roof which can and will leak in a storm or winter snow .
@@zakman9244 Thanks. 2 so-called roofers ripped me off in some ways. Maybe they also short shingled too. I haven't measured the lengths.
I know not all folks can do this but I literally got on the roof with the foreman on the job and we went over the roof and he showed me some dry rot that I had, while I also found some sheathing that when the home was built that was not nailed down. Have some one with a drone fly over the roof and look for dry rot it shows up and is pretty easy to spot. Another tip make damn sure they don't leave nails or staples sticking up from the old roof material I have had 2 roofs done where I had to tell the roofer go over that roof again and pick up the old nails. Again I got back on the roof and went over it with a flat shovel and found more nails. Roofers don't like me LOL.
Great info. Just bought my house 2 years ago from a contractor who told me the roof has 10-15 years more to go...last month my insurance comp cancelled my policy because didnot like my roof....what they want from me? To change the roof after only 2 years? I have mortgage to pay for 30 years.
Low slope vs steep slope determines underlayment and the types of materials used, and the finished product, decking inspection, plywood replacement, are contingent and can only be visual when tearoff is applied.. h- clips thickness of decking, and span of rafters will determine you're decision as to decking application, most important keep asking for referrals from friends, whom they've been satisfied using, keep warranty at the forefront of any type of roof changes to assist in you're decision..
Hate to disagree, but, the shingle manufacturer have so many excuses to avoid the warranty! I've been told by sales reps that they will only pay out 7% of their claims
There’s fine print yes, but as long as your ducks are in a row and you use their products, then they have to pay. Most manufacturers only replace the material, and don’t pay for the labor to tear off and install. So it’s good to know the fine print etc.
@@senoraantero2836 good luck with that. I did just that…then they expect me to hire a roofer, tear out the portion of shingles in the roof in question, send them samples, and then they’ll make a determination. This after they delay and deny.
We did video about that as well! 7 ways roofing manufacturers cheat roofers. You are not wrong
Because who's going to hire a lawyer to fight a claim for $5-7K in roof materials?
I can't understand much. At 10:10 you said "two or three boards and you don't have a [inaudible.]"Don't have a what?
Is a lien waiver ever something requested by a homeowner when hiring for just a roof job? Are there any other ways to make sure the roofer I hire is paying their bills?
I thought that was what a "Notice of Commencement" was for, but not sure.
Hey Dmitry we hired a roofing contractor and it’s Texas area. They are listed with TCRAT They told us they will take care of permit but how do I know if they actually did?
Using staples instead of proper length roofing nails on shingles to complete the job faster. The first 40-50 mph wind gust will peel off your shingles in bunches.
Thank you so much!
You seem like a very honest person wish you were in South Mississippi to do my roof. We currently building a house, I have been doing research because the roof our last home, we believe, was defected and possibly not installed correctly. So I want to make certain our new home has a good quality roof. What thickness of the plywood decking should be to prevent the roof looking like waves?
1/2'' is ideal but 7/16'' will do.
Hey! Do you still have a roofer directory and are you still adding contractors?
10:48 "wavy decking" and what? Elimination? What's that?
Can you tell me what do you do if your roof installer/contractor ends up dying 3-5 years after the installation and his business closes down? How does that warranty of his company work do anything at that point? Who becomes responsible then? It’s like my relative that bought an extended car warranty through a dealership and when she needed it the dealer said “we’re sorry but we sold you a third party warranty for 1200 bucks and that company went bankrupt. If they weren’t bankrupt we’d fix it free”. This is why I don’t buy any warranty’s any more. Either they went out of business or “look at the small print we don’t cover that” same must go with roofing businesses? When I heard my installer’s company owner died and closed up shop I felt screwed. The only thing I cling to is maybe the Contractor that I actually paid that subbed it to the roofer might honor that warranty but of course that’s only for as long as they’re in business still.
Just came across this video. THANK YOU!!! very informative. I am in the middle of getting quotes. You mentioned you would review them, how can I share them with you? Thank you!
Email us: michael@directorii.com
Thank you for the information you are honest person , God bless you.
I appreciate that
Actually this guy doesn't know what he's talking about, but will bank on uneducated people to trust what he says. I would strongly advise looking at different videos.
I have never “pulled a permit” to a roof on a residential job. EVER! And I’ve been doing roofing here in Ga for almost 20 years. This is ridiculous
Who the HHELL WANTS TO PULL A PERMIT , SO U HAVE TO PAY MORE TAXES , 🤨MY BROTHER HAD A NEW FURNACE INSTALLED AND A BREAKER BOX NO PERMIT F MICHIGAN TAXES
Here in New York State you need a permit to take a piss. Brutal
Agreed.
You may not care but the homeowner might, especially if their insurance company goes looking for it and denies them the newer roof insurance rate. Or, you know, they are about to sell the house and realtor or prospective buyer says where's the permit.
Dmitry, I have two contractors supposedly bidding the same roofing system and same tear-off/replacement but are about $8000 apart in price. The low bidder claims to be getting special deals on the roofing system materials from the manufacturer. Is that a thing and how do I compare them. The low bidder is a friend and the high bidder is a neighbor and friend.
Thank you so much for your video. I'm looking to replace my 2nd home and getting bids. This was SO helpful.
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We are reroofing our 1906 Arts & Crafts house with fiberglass shingle. We’ve asked estimators how many layers are under our present roof b/c if more than 2 we’ll be replacing the entire roof! Can you recommend roofers in Berkeley CA?
My House and chimney is made of brick and mortar is it OK to use Aluminum and lead instead of just lead for the Chimney flashing only one Contractor is giving me a quote we just let rest of them no matter what the prices want to do Aluminum with lead please advise
Both are fine as long as it is installed right.
@@RoofingInsights3.0 so not sure why does say all over web that Aluminum over time will deteriorate faster compared to lead with brick chimneys
I just love how so much can be built around money except the skills of the trades. All for it. Hope the guarantee is not full of holes and some people actually get their 20k for bad jobs that will only show up years down the road. Liability covers the job while it's being done, so hopefully this is a long term guarantee and not fluff.
The only guarantee u get from some so called roofers is till u cant see their tail lights anymore.
Hello. I came across you channel. I am a first time home buyer. We have a guest room that was converted from attached garage to the 2 story house. We also have and extension sunroom. I discovered a leak between the sunroom and the kitchen the sunroom is attached to. My roof if about 14 years old. I don’t know much about roof materials. One contractor said he is going to take off the vent to my ridge roof and replace a flat roof. Does that sound right? If you can help, that would be great. Thank you, Mary.
A licensed maintenance and alteration contractor in Michigan only needs THREE hours of continuing education between license renewals. You can just say you did the hours and they don't even check to see if you're lying.
Few companies are require pay for material only up front
Labor is due when roof is complete
Should I pay them upfront? Thanks
If the company is a reputable company they charge the material at the supply house and the bill comes due with the end of the month do not give them a down payment more than a hundred bucks to seal the deal and maybe after the first day on the job with materials delivered
I just signed a contract with an OC Platinum Preferred roofing company to replace my old roof with a Duration roof system. I asked the company's representative I am dealing with about #4 on your list. He said they would get the process of registering the warranty started but I would be the one to finish registering the warranty with OC. After watching this video it looks to me this "OC Platinum Preferred" roofing company is "passing the buck" onto me because they don't want to pay the registration fee. Come to think of it, the company representative hadn't said anything about registering the warranty until I brought it up.
Great video. Got a few quotes for a new roof and of course had to look up a few youtube to learn a little more. After a ton of videos, yours helped me out the most with deciding who I should go with. Its definitely not the cheapest one, but I can now see why the cheapest quote was so cheap. Id rather go with the company that is quoting to do it right.
The easiest trick is to charge for replacing sheathing that did not need to be replaced and well, they did NOT replace it. Just charged you for it. Once the new roof is down how will you know.. If you go into the attic you should be able to see the new stuff from underneath.🤨
I did my time in hvac and the carnies were abound in that sport, also. Nice vid by the way
What accessories are you referring to? Which is the best underlayment?
Every material comes with warranty and proper maintenance as a consumer (contractor or home owner) need to follow proper installation guidelines and also proper maintenance of product. Not because you just installed it that means that it will last a long time you need to properly maintain it. Keep the outer shell of you’re house maintained and you will always have a leak free home.
Vancouver B.C. Canada, up north does not require ice and water shield.
There is a house on Vancouver island, that has had gold synthetic underlay, on their house for 2years and 8 months and it still looks new.
Only under lay. They put it to the test.
And so far it passed the 3 day test
you lost me, say what?
@@RoofingInsights3.0 I did not lose you, you only know the United states rules.
Look into real roofing
@@RoofingInsights3.0 no permit needed in canada
Thank you Dimitri for helping consumers find good contractors. I've been Doing inspecting / roofing sales for about a year now and some of the things that I've seen make me sick.
Hi, thank you for all that great info! Can you suggest some dependable compaines here in Las Vegas, Nevada to get quotes? Any input would be appreciated. ty!
I just bought a house, and part of my due diligence on every home I considered was to check tax records for permits. I want to know if shit was done rite.
I'm interested in the metal roof which seems to be touted as becoming the standard for all areas of the country--the roof to be used anywhere no matter the weather! The info I've read so far seems to imply manufacturers will be doing all the installs. It caused me to wonder if it does become ubiquitous, will 'Chuck in the truck' as you name them, or even smaller roofing firms be shut out of those installs or will they be able, with proper, updated training, to do the metal roof install too? I'm not in construction but am researching several trades, as I'm focused on selling to them.
TIA.
Great videos! You have been really helpful. I have learned so much! I have to say I think there might be a few roofing contractors out there that might not like you to much!
I have a house in East Brunswick I want to do the roof and the sidewall do you have a good contract in the area with a good price and trusted
Absolutely! Please check out directorii.com for our recommendation near you. You can also email us to find a contract for you at michael@directorii.com
@Dmitry Lipinskiy - I did contract with a roofing company in Dallas for a hail damage and as per contract paid the owner the money 25K in cheque to do my roof in April 2022 and the guy is never doing the roof. He is delaying the job with all different excuses. He is now threatning to delay it further. He has all the insurance money. He engaged a Public Adjuster to claim more money which did not work out. Requested him to do the work as per the scope of insurance but he wont do it. Roofers are really hard to rely on ! These contracts are really not helping !
Can someone help here with any advice ?
Hi there I have a roof for my single family home in Illinois which has to be replaced , I am doing it with a licensed contractor but how do I make sure that he actually does what all he says ? Do I need each time an inspector to check if he is doing job correctly as I live overseas , thanks in advance
Well if you're just looking for a new roof that doesn't leak and that the insurance company will be happy with And you probably got what you wanted Don't waste your money on inspectorThat doesn't even know what hes looking at Unless I inspectors are qualified Roofer. And if you want to find a qualified roofer just go sit Outside of the probation office they walk out about every 5 minutes
in Texas 30 years shingles the cost lowest is 200 per sq and highest is 400 per sq labor and Materials . Currently at Mendoza roofing 30 singles $99 per sq and 25 years shingles is $75 per sq . The Labor only the Lowest is $75 per sq and the highest big compnay is $200 Per sq
Is this video for consumer or tips for new contractors?
Great video tutorial. I have a sewer vent that is in real bad shape. I, being a retired electric lineman thought that flex seal tape would work, but now I see I screwed up. Can you recommend a brand I can trust for the sewer vent? Thank you again for your great info.
youtube opened your video with a commercial from leaf filter! LOL...
Hello, I live in Ca, canoga park, do you know any roofers reliable, I want to do one for my roof and one for my parents house.
Thank you much for the great tips! I have been doing a lot of research and I’m still looking for an honest Roofing company. Wish you have a company here in CA.
The combination of freeze/thaw, erratic weather and other anomalies have made me a strong proponent of ice guard. even with everything else on the house being up to snuff, you need it.
Very innovative service you are offering, as it helps owners a lot. Something like roof insurance, I had a leaky roof ( half way across the world in Malaysia 🇲🇾 ) just now so that’s why I was interested to find out.
Great video, well explained. Add one more reason for making sure No 1, Permit, is in order - your insurance policy may be affected and may not pay for, say, hurricane damage, if the roof was not permitted and inspected. Additionally, you might consider writing into the contract (simple wording initialed by contractor and buyer) that contractor must provide an affidavit that he has paid all of his bills.
Very good information. Some of this applies to non-roofing contractors too. One of the electricians who gave me quotes provided me a verbal price to replace my panel with and without pulling a permit. He never gave me a written quote though.
I have had 3 so called electricians quote me on a panel replacement, only to find out none of them are licensed. Two of them gave false or someone else's license# which I found out about when I looked them up on the state site. Sure, come burn down my house with your unlicensed work so my insurance company can deny that claim. Nope.
Hello from Canada, Is their a reputable company in WINNIPEG MANITOBA to recommend . Barb &Dan
Hi Dimitry, where can I send 3 quotes that I received for my roof.. I would like to get your guidance and advise.. thank you
Wish I saw this video before finding my contractor he pressured us into signing contract and told us he's getting really nice shingles but is the lowest one possible found our when I checked my cameras 😢
I live in Iowa and just purchased a house a month ago. I did it all right, inspection and all. I have just purchased a money pit.
After one rain, basement is flooded, roof is leaking and soft areas on roof as well. Outlets not working, doors aren’t closing properly, floor has soft spots, the list it longer than the medication I take for my cancer.
Can’t use my washer because drain pipe is backing up, I had electrician repair live wires that were hanging. I’ve paid inspector to return only to get my money and not guide me through this.
Please help, should do waterproofing basement or roof first? I feel lost, I can’t imagine the amount of money I have to pay out for this.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Loved your video Great information. I am currently having insurance replacement of my roof due to hail damage and am using Hail Pros here in South Carolina. do you have any info on them?