THIS IS EXACTLY WHY YOU NEVER, EVER, PAY A CONTRACTOR ANYTHING UPFRONT! Hi guys, I am Dennis Harrison, president and CEO of Honestroof.com, here with your next Dollars and Common Sense report. DFW middleman contractors training door to door sales people on how to rip you off. DFW residents have to be especially careful...
Installing a high quality roof system "correctly" simply cannot be accomplished by middleman or jack of all trades contractors. In fact, roofing is the #1 trade that can cost you thousands in Additional Damages if it is not done absolutely 100% correct, the very first time,...
If you like saving money and your not interested in lining the pockets of a salesperson when you are ready for your next roof replacement, here are the top 5 tips on the proper way to handle your insurance claim. Tip #1: Do Not Allow A...
The following posts are side by side comparisons of 2 separate roofing projects located in Carrollton Texas. Both projects were started at the same time by 2 separate contractors working on the same street. I felt this was a good opportunity to showcase the differences...
Honestroof.com is now available for Sub-Work! We have received a lot of calls lately from local General Contractors looking to partner up and sub-contract their roofing jobs to us. After a 2 week trial run, this actually turned out to be a great idea. If you are a...
Why HonestRoof.com? #1. I Am The Installer. From day 1, the person you meet with and agree to hire is the same person that does the work. No middleman, no commission sales person. You deal directly with the owner/installer for the entire project. This ensures that every dollar...
It’s probably safe to assume that if you’re reading this, you are most likely on the search for a contractor and are considering different types of asphalt shingles. At HonestRoof.com, (DFW’s #1 Shingle Roof Specialist) we pride ourselves on bringing you the Truth. With that in...
It's Easy To Be Fooled! You have to have seen it advertised at some point throughout your day. Lifetime Warranty! Roofing contractors all throughout the DFW area have it posted on their trucks, business cards and contracts. What is a Lifetime Warranty? How exactly long is a Lifetime?...
By now, many of you have most likely been approached by hundreds of contractors all wanting to check your roof or handle your insurance claim. Don’t be fooled. Handling an insurance claim is a breeze. Step 1: Call In The Claim This is typically a five minute phone...
How Much Does A New Roof Cost? It's actually much less then you think. In virtually any industry, from floors to ceilings, repair estimates will typically match somewhat closely when compared side by side. The roofing industry however, lives a world of it’s own, with prices that can...
Waviness In Your Wood Decking If you have ever seen this, you know exactly what we are referring to. Your roof just doesn't look quite right. Is it a roof leak? Is the wood rotted out? Many of the contractors throughout the DFW area all have a different...
How Middleman Contractor Jobs Are Ran “Complete shock” was Steve Jackson’s response after returning home from work only to realize the roofing contractor he had hired was not working on his home as promised. “I could not believe my eyes! It’s almost dark, where is the crew?! It...
Out of Town Contractor Admits to Stealing Insurance Money. I was approached by a contractor at a supply store today and asked how we are handling our debris haul off. (He noticed my roofing uniform with company logos on my shirt and hat). I replied, what do...
WHAT IS THE PROPER ATTIC VENTILATION? In a nutshell, there isn't "1". Properly ventilating an attic space in the southern regions of the U.S. can be a real challenge. No where more challenging then Texas. It was recently believed that attic radiant barrier was the way...
WHAT SHINGLE SHOULD I USE? This is a huge topic of debate amongst homeowners and roofing contractors throughout the DFW area. However, there is phrase that I am going to use throughout this blog that should drop the mike on all who appose. "If the contractor...