u/Cat_Slave88

Help Pick

I have a few options for roofing, I need help to pick. My roof is 35 square, steep pitch on main roof. This is a full tear down and likely a 50% redecking.

Option 1: local company been in business 29 years, good reputation. They are fast and efficient, they are also the cheapest. They won't commit to replacing all the flashing though when everyone else does. Their price does not include removing a sag in my roofline, they say they can buy won't know the cost until they get in there. I can do class 3 or 4 shingles price difference is 3k.

Option 2: larger regional company been in business 27 years. They are more expensive but the price includes replacing all the flashing and installing a full gaf system which qualifies me for a 25 year workmanship warranty and 50 year on the materials. I guess my question here is how much is a gaf golden warranty worth?

Option 3: small independent Amish contractor, business length unknown. Was recommended by my home inspector (I asked for other referrals but he wouldn't because he said he can't be confident of quality). This guy says he will reflash everything, fix the sag, and on top of that he will install a standing seam metal roof. His price is in between the two above.

I just don't know the value of the warranty vs a metal roof or do I go cheapest route? How much do you think remove a sag in a roof would cost? It sags probably 4 inches or so and bows out slightly at the top if I was looking at the siding from the side.

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u/Cat_Slave88 — 1 day ago

I'm getting nervous. Taking my test Tuesday. I read the book twice and doing Kaplan practice tests I get 88-95, just got a 90 on their mastery exam but I still feel like I'm gunna get in there and get the wildest test of stuff I didn't prepare for. Any recent test takers what did you see most of so I can reread those sections.

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u/Cat_Slave88 — 12 days ago

Have no experience gathering quotes or dealing with construction people. I know to gather multiple quotes but what should I be looking out for and where should I look for reliable reviews? Any preference for Amish, local, regional, national contractor? I'm in upstate NY in the finger lakes region.

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u/Cat_Slave88 — 16 days ago