With more than 43,000 installations in the GTA, Avenue Road Roofing is #1 for roofing.

Don’t spend a single cent on your roof until you have read these helpful tips from the roofing professionals at Avenue Road Roofing – #1 for roofing with more than 43,000 installations in the GTA.

1. Beware too-good-to-be-true estimates. Before you sign on the dotted line, ask the roofing contractor these questions: Are you bonded? How long have you been in business? Do you have bank references? What is the address of your office? Do you have Workers Safety and Insurance coverage? Do they have Liability Insurance and Completed Operation coverage? Do you have references from past customers attesting to your performance before, during and after a job is completed? If you don’t like the answers or get evasive answers, go with the company who can answer yes to all of those questions: Avenue Road Roofing. (See Avenue Road Roofing testimonials)
2. Look for a proven track record. Many roofing companies offer a ten-year warranty on workmanship and you could therefore conclude that all these warranties are the same. But here’s what you don’t know – a substantial number of roofing companies in the GTA go out of business annually because their costs and revenues are not in balance – and that means you are out of luck if there is any problem with their workmanship. Avenue Road Roofing has been in business since 1975 and has installed more than 43,000 roofs in the GTA. In addition, we have completed thousands of routine and emergency repairs on both residential and commercial buildings.
   
   

   How to extend the life of your roof

3. Regular maintenance and repairs extend the life of your roof. One of the realities of roofing is that a small leak becomes a bigger leak – and bigger leaks require bigger repairs because the water damage increases with every day that goes by. You also need to know that wet wood can lead to mould – a health risk – and/or attract carpenter ants that literally eat away at your roof decking. Avenue Road Roofing is one of the few companies that offer emergency repairs seven days a week.
4. Leave the job to the professionals. You could spend a lot of time looking for a leak – and completely miss the problem area because you are not looking in the right place. For example, you could be looking for damaged tiles and find nothing because the leak is actually the product of a leaky window or damaged masonry.
5. Match the roof to your home. If you have an upscale home, invest in shingles that match the quality and design of your building exterior. You don’t need to purchase slate tiles – among the most expensive to install – as there are many price points and design options. Avenue Road Roofing can help you choose the roofing system that is right for your home.
6. The best roofing needs the best workmanship. If you are considering top quality roofing materials, such as slate, copper and cedar, don’t settle for anything less than the best of the best. That means you need to hire highly trained and experienced roofing professionals who know how to work with slate, copper and cedar – which is exactly what you get from Avenue Road Roofing.
   
   

   Hire the best of the best for slate, copper and cedar work

7. Order a roof inspection before you sell your home. Potential home buyers want to know that the roof of your home is in good condition. Give them that assurance by having an inspection done by the roofing professionals at Avenue Road Roofing. We can pinpoint – and repair – any trouble spots and give you an inspection report that will attest to the condition of your roof.
8. A quality roof can increase the resale value of your home. Real estate professionals estimate that one-third of a home’s curb appeal is determined by the roof – which makes sense because the roof accounts for about one-third of your home’s surface area. If you have a quality roof that is in good condition, your home will be more appealing to a buyer. We honor our warranty when the new homeowner takes possession (provided no alterations are made to the roof.).
9. What about call backs and testimonials? Before you sign a contract, ask to see testimonials and look for proof that the company performs before, during and after the roof is installed. The sad fact is that many roofing companies don’t perform very well after the job is “done”. You can call them to arrange a call back – and wait a long time before you get a response, let alone a visit to correct the problem area.
10. Remember that your roof is the “fifth wall” of your home. Chances are you place a high value on your building contents. Give those contents the protection they deserve by ensuring your roof – the fifth wall of your home – is always in good condition.