Every October, homeowners across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky start thinking about pumpkins, sweaters, and football, but there’s something else that deserves a spot on your fall checklist: your roof, siding, and gutters. After a summer of storms and before winter’s ice, snow, and freezing temperatures arrive, fall is the single best window to catch small problems before they become expensive ones. That’s exactly why we created the HomeGuard Residential Service Plan: a simple, affordable way to protect your...Continue Reading
Halloween isn’t the only thing coming door-to-door this October. Fall is also prime season for storm-chasing roofing scams, and after a summer of hail and wind across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, homeowners are exactly who these operators are looking for. The good news? Once you know the tricks, they’re easy to spot. Here are five of the most common roofing scams making the rounds this fall, and how to make sure your roof project ends in a treat,...Continue Reading
Most homeowners don’t climb onto their roofs, crawl into their attics, or inspect every inch of their home’s exterior, and that’s okay. The truth is, you don’t have to be a roofing professional to catch many of the warning signs that could lead to expensive repairs. In fact, spending just 15 minutes walking around your home a few times a year can help you spot small issues before they turn into major problems. While it won’t replace a...Continue Reading
You did the responsible thing. You got three estimates before committing to a roof repair or replacement. Now you’re staring at three numbers that don’t just differ, they’re in completely different universes. One contractor quoted $8,500. Another came in at $14,000. A third landed somewhere around $11,200. So which one is “right”? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: they might all be right, in the sense that each number reflects a real, honest calculation. Or one of them might be...Continue Reading
Hailstorms don’t just “hit” a roof; they gradually change how it performs. The tricky part is that most hail damage isn’t dramatic enough to be obvious from the driveway. In fact, some of the most serious damage occurs beneath the surface of the shingles, where it quietly shortens the life of the entire roofing system. For homeowners and business owners throughout Northern Indiana, Southern Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky, this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of...Continue Reading
