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dylan621

in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago

Roofing Estimate Too Good to Be True?

I got an estimate for a new flat roof on a 25×50 building for $4,000 with a 7yr warranty.  That’s less than half the estimate…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

berniceshola

in Roofers 12 years and 9 months ago

roofer recommendation: Leak Master

Two years ago I I had Nick Kontzamanis from Leak Master put a new roof on my brownstone, with a 20-year guarantee. When I went…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

mlebo

in Roofers 12 years and 8 months ago

Roof Recommendation: Nick from Leakmasters

Nick was fantastic installing a roof hatch on our brownstone. Quick, conscientious and thorough. I recommended him highly.

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brickstone

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Roofer recommendation?

Well, the recent monsoon season has made it undeniably clear that I need to replace the 20+ year old roof on my brownstone (17.5’X40′). Got an…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

annep

in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago

Need suggestions for roofer to give advice/estimate on bay window roofing

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502be3e798266-.png I own the parlor floor (with deck out the back) condo in a four-unit brownstone.  I have a bay window in the backroom for…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

actionroofing

in Roofers 13 years ago

Common roofing problems

If you want to take care of your home then start from the top and take care of your roof. **Salt Lake City roofing contractors**…

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Updated 13 years ago

hoffavois

in Roofers 13 years ago

Roof Coating Job

We’re looking to hire someone to apply fiber roof coating (white or silver) on our 20×48 brownstone.  Does anyone have recommendations? Thanks!

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Updated 13 years ago

backeast

in Roofers 13 years ago

trimming a street tree overhanging my roof

There is a big tall street tree in front of my house, and many branches overhang my roof.  I was told I should have those…

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Updated 13 years ago

RealRob

in Roofers 13 years ago

Can someone recommend an honest roofer?

Brownstone roof looking a bit ragged. Possibly a leak. Also looks like several layers of roofing. Need an honest evaluation and possible replacement.

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Updated 13 years ago

TracyT

in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago

Firestone rubber roof

Our flat roof covering –the black APP material, installed over 10 years ago — is showing signs of wear and needs replacing. A roofer (who…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

landlord

in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago

roof access hatch

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbece15060eb-.jpg I have an old wooden access hatch in my brownstone that’s falling apart.  I would like to replace it with a metal hatch like…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

dylan621

in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago

M & F Roofing on Avenue Z

Does anyone have experience with or heard anything about M & F Roofing on Avenue Z?  Thanks.

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EcoBrooklyn

in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago

Green Roof in a Landmarks Area?

Hello, I have a client who wants us to install a green roof on his home, which is in a landmarks area. The roof is…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

fluxus

in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago

Roofer Rec: Nick & Aaron Kontzamanis (Leakmaster 718.421.2000).

I want to very highly recommend Nick & Aaron Kontzamanis of Leakmaster (718.421.2000)!  I recently had a new firestone roof put on my brownstone, in…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

kayru

in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago

Looking for roofers

Has anyone used Schamberger contruction for roofing?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

anonymous

in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago

Need new Roof

Hi, Anyone ever used Blue Sheild Roofing? I received a bid from Shlomi today and he seemed very knowledgable and price was reasonable – just…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

Bar

in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago

Need Roofer Recommendation

Hi Brownstoners Can anyone recommend a roofer?  Had a rubber roof installed in 09/1997, and I think it is time to have the roof re-evaluated. …

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

CHM

in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago

Need repair work for our crown molding on brownstone facade

I think it’s called the crown on a brownstone – it’s the decorative molding piece right under the roof.  A squirrel somehow found its way…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

r-squared

in Roofers 13 years and 4 months ago

Seeking a top Victorian roofer / contractor

Hello I’m looking at a house in Victorian flatbush. It seems in very good condition as far as I can tell, but I’m no expert…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

rodneyanonymous

in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago

Roofing company won't honor warranty

Peerless Waterproofers put a new roof on my house a few years ago and warrantied it for 10 years.  We have had leaks and a…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

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