Roof Repair Hamilton

Four Reasons Roof Repair In Hamilton Should Be Left To The Professionals

We all like to save a bit of money on home repairs by doing some tasks ourselves, but doing a roof repair in Hamilton is one project you should leave to professionals. Mending your roof properly is crucial to protecting your house from leaks, sheltering your family from the ravages of wind and weather, and even keeping things properly insulated so that you aren't wasting heating fuel. If you're still thinking of tackling this project yourself, consider these four reasons why you shouldn't:


Reason #1 - You May Miss Trouble Spots


Most people can easily spot obvious problems like loose or missing shingles, but what if there are problems you can't see? Unless you've been doing roof repair in Hamilton for years or are properly trained, you could miss problems with the underlayment, flashing, or even the direction your shingles are applied. Professionals will see potential trouble spots before they morph into something more severe. If you're installing your new shingles yourself, you run the risk of simply covering up a problem and having to rip everything off and start over just a few months down the road. You'll end up paying far more to get those oversights corrected.


Reason #2 - You May Not Know How To Do Roof Repair In Hamilton Properly


Do you know the details of the job, such as where on each shingle you should hammer in the nails to prevent leaking? Do you know how many nails should be used on each shingle? One of the most common mistakes when fastening new shingles is not using a sufficient number of nails to keep them in place, resulting in missing shingles and leaks.


The flashing is another trouble spot for do-it-yourselfers; many people nail flashing in the wrong spot or use too many nails. Others may install the flashing improperly, causing water to back up in bad weather and leading to leaks underneath the shingles surrounding the flashing.


Reason #3 - Using the Wrong Materials


If you're tackling roof repair in Hamilton yourself, you're probably trying to save money. Skimping on the quality of your shingles or other materials is a costly mistake many individuals make in hopes of saving money. You may have more in your wallet now, but you could end up paying far more down the line when the cheap materials deteriorate. Using the wrong sealants is a common beginner's mistake as well. You need to use mortar to seal around chimneys instead of just caulking so that the seal can resist high temperatures when your fireplace is in use. Unfortunately, many people think one kind of sealant works for everything.


Reason #4 - Serious Injuries Are Common With Roof Repair


Hamilton homeowners could end up with costly medical bills and debilitating injuries if they fall off of their house while attempting to fix a problem. One reason is that most people don't have the proper equipment to do the job safely. Unless you have a complete set of scaffolding, the appropriate size ladders, and appropriate work boots to protect your feet. Another reason is simply inexperience; when you aren't sure what you're doing, you can easily become frustrated and wind up injuring yourself.


To save yourself time, money and aggravation on a roof repair in Hamilton, contact a local contractor who specializes in residential roofing. The results will speak for themselves, and you won't have to take any chances with your home or your safety.



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Dear Herb and Dave,
Fonthill's 150th Anniversary was a wonderful celebration thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. The band shell was, as we knew it would be, the focal point of the day’s activities. It is an outstanding asset for the Town and will be a focus for numerous activities in Peace Park for decades to come. I cannot think of another structure that could have mustered the sense of community we experienced because of this band shell.

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On behalf of Council for the Town of Pelham, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to you on a job well done.

Kindest regards,
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Mayor, Town of Pelham

Rob
In case I miss you, thank you for your patience and excellent service. Your guys did a great job and were very pleasant to have around. They also did a great job of cleaning up! Have a safe and happy summer!

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To Herb Lodde Roofing
I just wanted to take a moment to comment on the quality roofing work done by your employees.

Henry and his crew of Brad, James, Jim, Joe (alphabetical) were very polite and personable and did a very professional job. They were glad to accommodate any needs, including my need for an extra roof vent. Henry was quick to point out to the rest of the crew on arrival both days that I needed the plants in my garden to be protected and they did than incredible job of that... including tarps in place. They allowed very very few shingles to come to ground and there was essentially no plant damage as Dave Lodde had assured me. How often do those promises come true once you sign a contract?!

Overall I am most impressed with the roofing crew's work ethic and skills and the professional results of the roofing job. I know I chose the right company when I went with Lodde Roofing and will be doing some sales for them in future because as they say the satisfied customer is your best advertiser. My neighbours were sure taking looks as they drove by and saw the results.

Thanks again to Henry and his great crew. I have one great looking roof due to your professional work ethic. I am glad I chose a lifetime roof shingle because the work that was done will maximize the quality of the materials used.

Michael

To Herb Lodde & Sons Roofing Ltd.
Following the advice of a number of friends, we asked you to replace our roof shingles, and we are very pleased to tell you that the job was done as promised, within 2 days, in spite of cold temperatures by a friendly crew displaying good morals, in a very professional, efficient way. The roof looks great.

Thank you all for a job well done.

PS: The good after-job clean-up was appreciated!

Herb Lodde & Sons,

Your price was very fair.
Your workmanshp was excellent.
Your clean-up was superb.
Peter
PS: We also enjoyed your singing!

Dear Sir or Madam,

We would like to take this opportunity to comment on the quality of your employees, from the lady who answers the phone in your Burlington office to the Salesman, Ron and two installers who worked under deplorable weather conditions and completed the project in a professional manner. They are a credit to your organization.

We found your staff to be friendly and helpful in all aspects of our dealings with your company and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family.

Yours truly,

W. Brown

We wish to express our thanks to all the employees of your Company for the excellent workmanship and courtesy shown to us during the replacement of our house roof. We were impressed with your workmanship, and attention to the smallest details and for your pleasant manner in carrying out the work. Rarely, these days, do we experience the care, ability and attention you displayed throughout the time taken to complete the work and we want you to realize that you are a GREAT TEAM and should be proud of yourselves and for your skills carried out under pretty unpleasant weather conditions.

Thank you for all your diligence, customer service and workmanship.

Sincerely,

P. Webb


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