Five Frightening "Roofing Realities" Every Homeowner Should Avoid

A roof over one’s head. It’s one of life’s basic necessities. But all too often homeowners don’t think about their roof in that way… until they have a problem.
As a member of your community, I want to make sure that when you do encounter a problem with your roofing system, that your next step is easy. That’s why I’m outlining some nightmares I know many homeowners experience when dealing with roofers and how you can avoid them.
1. The Drive-by Roofing
Many roofing companies visit neighborhoods, often after storms, and quickly and carelessly slap a new roof on your home, not taking into consideration critical factors such as workmanship and dependable, long-lasting materials, not to mention a concern for your warranty, which can be void due to shoddy installation techniques ... At Martin & Son’s Roofing, our Master Craftsmen select only the highest caliber materials and use only the best nailing and installation techniques available.
2. The Long Engagement
A lot of roofers will say they’ll be in and out … or up and down, but the work seems to drag on for days or worse, weeks, possibly waiting for materials or workers who are busy finishing someone else’s roof. At Martin & Son’s Roofing, we are there when we promise … long enough to do the best possible job, then we’re out of your hair … or off of your roof!
3. Your Home = the New City Dump
Neat and tidy are not two words that are often associated with roofing companies. In fact, many drive trucks up on your lawn, hurl shingles and debris down on your landscaping, and even leave dangerous nails all over your lawn. Not at Martin & Son’s Roofing. We treat your home and property as if it were our own, leaving nothing behind but your roof and your complete satisfaction. We even scan your lawn with magnetized devices to pick up stray nails that may pose a danger to you or your children.
4. The Silent Treatment
Many roofers send a team of workers that descend upon your home like a swarm of bees, going right to work but not providing any interaction to assure you that the project is proceeding correctly. At Martin & Son’s Roofing, we have a trained Master Craftsman on site every minute while working on your roof. This individual is there specifically to make sure you receive the ultimate in quality craftsmanship and understand the progress of your project and answer any questions that may arise.
5. The “Concrete” Guarantee
Many roofers offer a “concrete guarantee” … that as soon as their truck leaves your concrete driveway, their guarantee expires. Many offer guarantees on materials, but no guarantee on workmanship … and poor installation can void many manufacturer material warranties that are meant to protect you. At Martin & Son’s Roofing, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our work … that’s on top of any material guarantees.