Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
Expert Advice On Improving Your Home
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Written By Todays Homeowner Local Pros
Last Updated May 2023
Your roof provides insulation, shields you from the elements, and protects your home. It's important (but not always easy) to keep it in good shape. You want the roof of your Columbia home to stand up to all sorts of weather without failing.
Our list of the top roofing professionals in your area can help you find a pro who will meet your unique needs and get your roof into top shape.
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Today's Homeowner looks at dozens of datapoints on roofers to come up with our data-driven rankings. It's not possible for a company to pay for preferential treatment in our rankings. We look at the following key factors in determining who should top our list:
The type of roofing material that's best in Columbia will depend on factors such as your budget and how often you're willing to do maintenance.
Slate costs more but is more durable, while asphalt will be cheaper up front but will require more maintenance. Wood roofs have better insulation than many other materials, which can be very beneficial in the winter.
Generally, roofing work is categorized as home improvement, in which case your roofer needs to have a license from the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC). To be licensed with the MHIC, a contractor needs to have at least two years of work experience and hold general liability insurance.
It generally takes between one and five days to replace a roof. Factors that could influence the timeline include the accessibility of your roof, its size, and the weather in Columbia during the process. .
Roof cleaning typically costs around $497 in Columbia. The total cost will depend on the size of your roof, its material, how many levels it has, and how thorough the cleaning will need to be.
The signs that a roofer did a good job are: the shingles are all uniform in appearance, the roofline is not sagging, and the underlayment and flashing were properly installed.
A professional might either pressure wash or "soft wash" your roof, depending on the material and the extent of the cleaning needed. Power washing is not recommended for certain roof types, such as asphalt shingles. When soft washing your roof, your contractor might use tools such as brooms and brushes, and chemicals such as bleach and detergent.
