Hello, this is a great forum with tons of info. I appreciate all the work that has been done to educate homeowners on the details of quality roofing.
My house took some wind damage in June and I was approached by a storm chaser who inspected the roof and worked with my insurance adjuster. I like the people I have worked with there so far, and really have no issues with them doing the job. I told them that along with the roof job I wanted new soffets and gutters, a repaint of the house (cedar siding) and to replace the last old window in my house which happens to be a 7 panel bay.
Once the claim was approved I received the estimate for all work except the roof. There was some negotiation as it was more then I expected, but not out of line. I asked for a detailed estimate for the roof but have not received that yet. Subsequently I reviewed their shingles (IKO) and determined that I would not be using that manufacturer. Their reputation, combined with the multiple class action suits in several states eliminates IKO as an option. I have asked for their estimated to include GAF or CertainTeed and provided a line and color for each brand. Nothing crazy, a basic 30 year arch shingle, not the cheapest but not the most expensive.
In doing research on residential roofing I became interested in the metal option. I had discussed it with my wife a year or so back and now I am considering it again - if its not insanely more expensive. I realize in reading here that the installer is really key to getting that job done right and I have not been able to determine how to identify the wheat from the chaff so to speak.
Additionally Anderson will be giving me an estimate for the window. All my other windows are Anderson and originally I was told it would be 5-7k for the window, and was given a different option. Just as an aside I offered to do all the paint on the inside to defray some costs. Using Anderson’s website the initial cost for their window is much lower and more inline with what I am quoted for this other brand so I’ll see how that goes.
Again, I like the guys who I am working with and am not interested in completely cutting them to the bone, but really I just want the best quality materials etc that I can get. Any ideas on how much more a metal roof would cost me, and how to find someone to talk with in my area would be appreciated.
I may go ahead and get a second quote on the regular roof depending on how much they change things around now that I’ve asked for better materials and a detailed estimate. Just to keep everybody honest and to satisfy myself that the pricing was accurate.