American Roofing LLC Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my roof has problems?
A: Most of the time roof problems are discovered after a damage has occurred from a leak. However, not all leaks produce visible damage immediately. Some leaks can occur for up to a year (longer in rare cases) before showing any signs of damage. For this reason it is important have your roof inspected at least once per year by a qualified contractor.

Q: How long should my roof last?
A: That depends on a few factors (roof type, pitch/slope of the roof, ventilation, installation, maintenance, and weather). As a rule of thumb: Basic three tab fiberglass shingle: 15 to 25 years. Flat roof: 5 to 15 years.

Q: What is the best time of year to have my roof replaced?
A: There is none. This is a bit of a myth, roofing materials are safe to install year round in our service area.

Q: Do you install metal/steel roofs?
Yes. American Roofing LLC installs and repairs metal/steel roofs with color blends to compliment any exterior.
For metal roofing information us the link at the top.

Are your roofers full-time employees, or are they sub-contracted or day labor?
My roofers are full-time employees, drug tested and wear company issued uniforms.

What about permits? Does your roofing company pull the building permit?
Yes. It's included in the price.

Can the customer pay the supply company directly for materials?
Yes you can. We have current accounts with all our suppliers, and they are willing to receive payments from our customers, if requested.

What warranties do you give?
We give a 10-year or 20-year installation warranty from American Roofing LLC, covering leak repair and defects in installation. The material manufacturer will give their own product warranty for the longevity of the product. We will cover this in detail during our in-home consultation.

What types of roofs do you install?
All kinds. We will explain all this at our initial meeting.

Do you clean up the job site?
Yes. Daily and upon completion. We cover landscaping and move all lawn furniture.

Do you replace all flashing's?
Yes, as needed.

What about gutters?
We recommend gutters on most roofing jobs, but this depends upon your circumstances, age of gutters, etc. Normally when a roof is ready to be replaced, the gutters are nearing the end of their useful life. It's more cost effective to replace the gutters when the roof is being installed, and saves disturbing the perimeter of your new roof at a later date. We offer a lifetime warranty on gutters we install.

What about skylights?
If you are considering a skylight, the time to have the work done is when re-roofing.

What about sun tunnels?
Sun tunnels are a less expensive skylight system. We do install sun tunnels. Ask us for a quote.

Will you American Roofing LLC provide me a list of references?
References are available upon request, or click on the reference tab on our web site.