Winter in North Carolina consists of all kinds of weather situations. Hoping for the best out of this winter storm, but preparing for the worst can only benefit homeowners. We have experienced all kinds of winter storms -- from many inches of snow to heavy coatings of ice causing downed trees, resulting in roof damage. Temporary roof repairs are always the highest priority for homeowners to protect their homes. There's also the impact of ice dams as the snow and ice melts. Keep an eye out for these problems and call us if you need repairs...
Stay safe this weekend
Your residential roofing repair specialist serving Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Zebulon, Wendell, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Willow Springs, and Garner.  Phone: 919-557-7988

Rain is in the forescast for the next day or so...do you need roof repairs? We will be working in Fuquay Varina and Cary today, making repairs. Many individuals are not quite ready for a new roof, so repairs are the route to go. Simple repairs can improve the functionality of your roof, while helping to extend its life.
The roof is often the last item people look at, since it is usually one of the most expensive replacement items on the house. If your roof is in question - call for a roof inspection. We will assess the condition of your roof, recommend repairs and provide you with an estimate to replace the roof (if the roof is near the end of its useful life).
Whether you have been saving up for a roof replacement or you are planning to use your income tax return to make major repairs and/or replace the entire roof, call A. Jones Contracting to set up your appointment.
Call the office today at (919) 557-7988. A Jones Contracting, serving Wake County and surrounding areas.

Rain is in the forescast for the weekend -- do you have a roof leak? Call us today to schedule your repair. If you notice a roof leak at your home over the weekend here are some things you can do until a repair can be made:
1) Assess the source. Is it a leaking pipe boot, box vent, skylight, chimney or valley?
2) Mitigate the potential for damage. If the leak is in an attic space, place something in the path of the water to collect it - plastic sheeting, a small bowl or container or cardboard or other absorbent material.
3) Go outside and investigate. Is the cause something obvious? Is it something you can do yourself as a part of homeowner maintenance?
4) Contact a professional roofing contractor like A Jones Contracting at (919) 557-7988 to schedule your roof repair.
A. Jones Contracting fixes roof leaks (roof repairs) and installs new roofs in the Triangle area including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Wendell, Garner and Fuquay Varina.

If you are in the market for a new roof, there are a few things you should consider before moving forward with your re-roofing project. There are A LOT of roofing contractors out there promising the best service for the lowest price - but are they really delivering on what they promise, or are you 'settling' for what comes with that low price? Your roof covers your home, protects your belongings, keeps you safe from the elements...do you go with the guy that is 'ok', or do you go with the person you are most comfortable with, with the most reasonable price. Only your conscience and budget will know.
Do your homework - interview the roofing contractor and have a list of questions ready...
1) Do you have the appropriate insurances? Ask if they have insurance - if so, get the certificate from the broker and make sure the designation is 'residential roofer' for both General Liability and Worker's Compensation. Not checking this could leave you in the lurch should something go wrong on your property while they are working.

2) Who supervises your jobs? How long have your roof installers been with you? Longevity means there is a certain level of quality and a rapport that has been established. Employee performance criteria have been met, etc.

3) What are your standards for roof installation? Does the contractor hand-nail or air-nail? Do they tear the complete roof off -- down to the plywood, or do they 'patch' the felt paper to save money? Do they ever leave any part of the roof uncovered? Relying on the newly installed felt paper is not the safest way to go. Ask them to only tear-off what can be put back in the same day.

4) What are the 'EXTRAS'? Some unscrupulous contractors will 'low-ball' a job to get it, then turn around and charge extras, making the final price the same as the other contractors quoting your job. Make sure the wording in the contract identifies the 'firm' price and and extras are clearly identified. Plywood/roof decking is a common unknown and should be priced separately.

5) How professionally prepared was the roofing estimate? The overall appearance and detail included in a proposal is a good indication of the level of professionalism and quality provided by that contractor. Be careful of the handwritten quote or one written on the back of a business card!

Finally, you'll get a good feeling about the roof contractors as you are speaking to them. Go with what feels right. If you go with the lowest bid, make sure you have covered all your bases and hold the contractor to the terms and conditions he or she has promised.

A Jones Contracting, your residential roofing specialist serving Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Wendell, Knightdale, Zebulon, Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Willow Springs and Fuquay Varina. Ph: (919) 557-7988
We do re-roofs and repairs...

The Raleigh area will be moving out of the deep-freeze within the next couple of days, with rain in the forecast for the weekend. Now is a great time to go ahead and get those roof leaks repaired. Call a reliable roofing contractor to get the work scheduled - you'll be glad to check that off your honey-do list.
Most people don't realize that there is basic roof maintenance - that includes keeping valleys, gutters and low-pitched areas clear of debris, making sure flashings and pipes are sealed, checking their chimney flashings for separation, etc. Doing this regularly will save you some headaches later.
Do you have a leaking roof, caused by a skylight, chimney, roof vent, pipe boot, or dormer flashing? Then call us today at (919) 557-7988 to get the leak fixed. We do roof repairs, roof replacements and roof inspections. We're making roof repairs in Wake County every day - from Raleigh to Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Wendell, Zebulon, Willow Springs, Holly Springs, Garner, Wake Forest and Fuquay Varina.

It has been a little too cold to be installing roofs - at least until the frost has cleared. This is usually a week that everyone takes to get organized and prepare for the new year. For a small business, that means filing away old records and making room for the new year. As I was reviewing the files, I would like to thank all of our customers from 2009 - whether you are a builder or a homeowner, you made the year better. I'm always happy to review our files of roof leaks - knowing that we were able to help someone with a small roof repair. I also reviewed the new roofs we installed over the course of the year - thank you!
Whether you are in need of a small roof repair to fix that leaking skylight, pipe boot, gas stack or nail pop OR your needs are larger like a cost for installing a new roof - call us.
Take care

Hope you all enjoyed your holidays. It is a slow time for most contractors, but does give us the opportunity to spend some quality time with our families. As you return back to work and get the kids back to school, keep in mind that now is a good time to schedule those roof repairs - fix roof leaks that have been progressively getting worse.
January is also a good time to get some pricing for replacing your roof - whether you are needing an asphalt roof replacement, rubber roof repairs, slate or metal roof replacement, A. Jones Contracting can help. We service the Triangle area, including the communities of Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Willow Springs, Holly Springs, Wendell, Zebulon, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Garner  and Fuquay Varina.
Call us today to schedule an appointment - (919) 557-7988.