When I planned to replace the whole roof systems: roof, eavestjtough, attic insulation, I was skeptical and anxious because of the news I heard about scrupulous and dishonest contractors. Finding one was not easy for me for I don't rely on referrals alone. What I did is to understand all about the whole roofing systems by doing an intensive research about roofing, attic insulation and eavesthroughing. I studied and immersed myself what does roofing entails, what are the steps involved in roof replacement. I learned different types of roofing such as metals, tiles, shingles, etc. Also, there are different kinds of shingles and brand names. I also learned how to calculate how much singles you need once you got your square footage of the roof. This knowledge helps me understand when I am talking with the contractors and be able to follow through whatever they were telling me. My philosophy in life is that ignorance is not an excuse and also to avoid being ripped off and taken advantage of dishonest contractors you got to educate yourself about this matter which are accessible from the internet. I kept these materials as my guide when I started contacting and talking to contractors to make sure that quotes are not overpriced. Besides, I also checked these contractors at BBB and at Homestars. It took me one month to get all the data that I needed for these projects. My house is a semi-detached unit and every bit of info I shared with my neighbor so she too be well informed because we have to do this together and she be able to make right decisions with me. I also set all these data in a worksheet so I can see clearly the comparative features and prices of these contractors. Finally, we made the decision to go with Mega City Roofing Inc after careful analysis and evaluation of this company. Big money is involved in this project and this is going to be done once for a long, long time. Tom and his crew came on time on July 9 and I watched all day long how the work was being done. After the old plywood and shingles were removed, I made sure that work is done the way it should be, according to the materials I read from the internet. The underlayment was put in place, then the 6 ft ice & water shield, the drip edge and then shingles were nailed down to the plywood. From 8 AM to 6 PM, the work was completed. They also put the vents and the turbine on both houses. From the distance, the roof looked very nice. By the way, I chose hunter green which my neighbor disagreed at the beginning. When the work was completed, she was also happy about the result. The color has so much in depth and richness. I am very satisfied for the excellent job these guys did and I am happy that I chose this company to replace the roof. The whole team work in unity and very professional. I would strongly recommend Mega City to anyone who reads my review and to all my friends and colleagues. Thanks to Tom and his crew. Keep up the good work guys!! Thanks - Mila
- Approximate cost of services:
- $5,000.00
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Do research about the project to understand what the work entails.
- Company Response
Mila, thank you so much for your very informative review and for choosing Mega City Roofing. Its always good to do your research as you did which helps you to understand how the process works. Thank you for your trust. Tom.