What Do I Need to Repair My Roof_

1. GET A QUOTE CALL KIDD ROOFING TODAY (866) 753-8995 ABOUT US RESIDENTIAL ROOFING COMMERCIAL ROOFING MULTI FAMILY PORTFOLIO LOCATIONS BLOG Residential and Commercial Roofing Blog We've Done Roofing Installation & Repair for Decades Areas of Expertise Commercial Roofing Residential Roofing What Do I Need to Repair My Roof?  Multi Family Roofing Posted on Friday, April 15th, 2022 at 4:53 pm     Categories Are you into DIY? Maybe you love being a weekend warrior? If that’s the case, you may have considered it tempting to do your own roofing work. After all, it gets you outside in the sunshine and working with your own two hands. Before you climb up on your roof, consider why we have roofing professionals in the first place. These are people with a wealth of experience and the tools of the trade that make a roofing job successful. Interested in finding out what it takes to repair a roof? The team at Kidd Roofing has you covered. We’ve compiled a list of some of the items you’ll need if you are looking at tackling a roof repair. Get Your Roofing Estimate Now! Please choose a division * Commercial Roofing Residential Roofing Ladder or Scaffolding Full Name * You can’t complete a roof repair if you can’t get up onto the roof. One of the most important pieces of equipment you will need is a sturdy ladder capable of allowing you to reach the roof of your home. It needs to be the proper height, and it should be durable. Before climbing up onto your roof, you should take a little time to review ladder safety and always have a spotter on hand to help. Email * Phone number * Fall Protection Kit City * Another piece of equipment that is crucial for at-home repairs is a fall protection kit. A fall protection kit will generally include a harness, reusable roofing anchors, rope, and a shock-absorbing lanyard. Roofing work is dangerous, and falls can cause life-threatening injuries. Be safe and invest in a fall protection kit if you plan on doing regular maintenance work on your roof. Zip Code * Crowbar and Flat Head Shovel Additional Comments / Things we should know Removing old or damaged shingles can take a lot of effort. Crowbars can help you remove stubborn nails. Flathead shovels are also effective tools. They can be used to scrape up and remove old shingles once all nails have been safely removed. Roof Decking CAPTCHA Depending on the repairs that need to be made, you may also need roof decking. These are the boards that the shingles rest on top of. If there are holes in your roof or you are having problems with water damage or mold, you may need to replace sections of the roof decking. I'm not a robot reCAPTCHA Privacy - Terms If you’ve started a DIY roofing project but feel you may need an expert’s second opinion, contact us for an inspection and quote on the job. We will be upfront and honest about the work you really need to have done, and what you don’t, and we can do the work for you at a reasonable price. There are also financing options available. SUBMIT INFORMATION We have 40 years of experience and a professionally trained staff of roof repair and installation experts. We do both commercial and residential roofing projects in the communities where we live, and we have a lot of satisfied customers. Underlayment TESTIMONIALS If you are replacing sections of decking, then you are also going to need to replace the underlayment. Underlayment is felt or synthetic fabric-like material placed over the decking. This material provides an additional layer of protection and needs to be a part of your roofing supply kit. Kidd Roofing San Antonio (Jeremy) responded quickly to our request for an assessment/quote, was friendly and candid, gave helpful advice on dealing with inspectors and insurance, did great work, charged a fair price, and provided excellent documentation we requested. Most impressive was that out of the nearly dozen roofers I contacted, Kidd was the only one who didn’t try to twist our arm into a full roof replacement or stop responding when they realized we just needed minor repairs. Shingles The topmost layer of the roof includes shingles. There are several different types of shingles on the market. The type you should use depends on the project. Are you only doing minor repairs? Then you can try to match your new shingles to the existing shingles on your home. In most cases, these will be asphalt shingles, although tile and metal options also exist. Brityn Willis Bennet Highly recommended Jeff at Kidd Roofing. I am a real estate who was in a huge bind with a home under contract that needed to have a new roof installed before closing. After dealing with a rough experience with Ace Roofing increasing their quote by 50% for the same job, my clients (very upset at the time) and I scrambled to problem solve and luckily found Jeff and Kidd Roofing. Roofing Nails Ordinary nails won’t cut it. You need to make sure that you have proper roofing nails for attaching shingles. You may also want to invest in a roofing nailer to make your job faster and more efficient. Other Materials

2. You may need additional roofing materials, depending on the scope of your project and the area of the repair. If you are working near the edge of your roof, you may also need to add a drip edge. A drip edge is metal flashing that can help control the flow of water and direct it away from other roofing materials. In some areas, this is a requirement for a roof to be considered up to code. They got to the job fast, worked our extremely pressed timeline, and had great communication the entire time. To top it off the future buyer of the home had the new roof inspected and the inspector/other roofing company complimented the work. All parties were completely satisfied and I will be recommending and hopefully using Jeff going forward for my future clients. 5 stars well deserved. CG We had a leak in a clay tile roof. Mundo and his crew came out and fixed it in one day! They also extended our gutters to help keep water off the foundation. We were thrilled with the service and results. You may also need an ice or water shield. These are waterproof sheets that protect certain areas of your roof from ice and water damage. They are typically found in the roof valleys and can help keep water and drainage flowing in the right direction down your roof. New vents, pipe boots, or ridge capping may also be required. Also be sure to consider other factors like the time of year and weather. A Professional Roofer Micheal H Kidd Roofing was a pleasure to work with from the start of the job until completion. I highly recommend them. To get a roof repair job done right, you need a wide range of tools and materials. These materials can be expensive for a one-time repair job. Add to that the value of your time and safety, and it may be more economical to hire a professional roofer. At Kidd Roofing, our team of knowledgeable Austin roofing experts can tackle any roofing project, big or small. We have the tools and know-how to fix your roof right the first time. For a quote, call our office at (866) 753-8995, or use our online service request. James O I love finding a company that values offering and delivering a high quality & affordable service and are honest about the entire process. Kidd Roofing and Cody are my “go to” company and guy for any roofing issues that might arise. I contacted Kidd Roofing about some problems that we were having our add- on cover/roof over the deck a family friend built for us. The particular roofing my husband wanted was unfamiliar to our friend and he did the best he could, the deck is spectacularly amazing but we needed some professional help with the roofing. Cody showed up, on time & prepared, to help us figure out what to do and how to fix it. Cody answered all our questions and explained what needed to be done in a manner that made us reassured to do business with Kidd Roofing. The quote was affordable and we asked to get it done right away. Cody scheduled the work & just like clockwork the roofing crew appeared with the materials and ladders to fix our deck roof. The guys worked fast, cleaned up their leftover material, and were done so fast! Cody even showed up to make sure we were satisfied! Satisfied is an understatement, we were pleasantly impressed and the roof not only looks like our home builder did it when the house was built but we are no longer worried about leaks.   Categories: Roof Repairs Cynthia A Awesome service!!!! We discovered hail damage so, working with my insurance, Kidd Roofing came right out. We were in the middle of a pandemic but they were speedy, safe, repaired the roof in one day and wall damage a different day. We found them professional, honest, speedy, thorough and kind. Totally recommend them!!! Kim H Kidd Roofing did a complete re-roof of my house and they did a great job. Every step of the process from the initial visit with me to evaluate the problem to the actual final installation was professionally and efficiently done to my satisfaction. Enrique B I had hail damange and a section with leaks. The team that came out made sure that the areas on my roof that was prone to problems because of the house design would not leak. They also included extras that improve the aesthetics as compared to the original roof. The crew paid attention to the details and had excellent workmanship. Finally, at all times, the crew was considerate, friendly and professional. I had the unfortunate incident of a tree falling on my house causing over $65k in damages recently and was blessed to find the best roofing company that the Houston area offers…. Kidd Roofing! When I was soliciting quotes the President of Kidd Roofing, Marcus Mathews, not only spent time thoroughly looking over my damages, but stayed until dark to properly tarp my roof since we were expecting rain the next day. He also stressed that it didn’t mean I had to use his company for the repairs, he just couldn’t let me go a night without being properly tarped! Fast forward to the repair job itself and the Sales & Estimating Manager who oversaw my project, Jeff Marshall, was absolutely fantastic. He kept me apprised of all repairs, time frames and completions, he respected my schedule and accommodated me at every turn. He handled everything and was on site a majority of the time to monitor the work that was being performed. The entire process was seamless and they provided high quality results in a short time-frame, even going above and beyond at times. It was the best experience I have had with a company/repair project and I would highly recommend them for any of your roofing repair needs! Jodi Bieniek

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