Roofing Contractor in Enola, PA

Railroad housing, built practical

The dominant housing type is the early-to-mid twentieth century single or twin on a modest lot — simple roof geometry, moderate pitch, rear additions and porch roofs added over the decades.

Simple geometry is genuinely good news for cost. A straightforward gable with good access is the least expensive roof to replace properly, and there is no reason to price it as though it were complicated.

The recurring problems are the ones age produces: undersized or sagging gutters, porch roofs carrying material that was never rated for their pitch, and chimney flashing that has been sealed rather than rebuilt.

• Early to mid twentieth century singles and twins
• Simple roof geometry with good ladder access
• Low-slope porch and addition roofs needing membrane
• Aging gutters undersized for the roof area they serve

Fair work at a fair number

Enola is a place where the value of an honest line-item estimate is easy to see. When the roof is simple and the access is good, the price should reflect that — and when a bidder's number is much lower than everyone else's, the missing line is almost always tear-off, disposal, ice and water shield or ventilation.

We show our lines so homeowners can make that comparison themselves. It is the single most useful thing anyone collecting quotes can do.

The technical priorities here are the porch roofs and the gutters. Shingles below roughly a two-in-twelve pitch are not approved by any manufacturer and they are the source of a great many Enola leaks. And gutters sized for a smaller roof simply cannot carry what a summer thunderstorm delivers.