Safety Archives - Residential Roofing Services | Fairfax, Arlington, VA

Living overseas, it came as a shock when our property manager e-mailed us saying that our house in Virginia needed a new roof immediately. We were bewildered trying to identify trustworthy and professional contractors, and our property manager suggested Pond Roofing. We checked out the references and made contact with a representative. She was immediately ready to help and directed us to a website which allowed us to visualize the many color and tile choices available. We wanted the best materials and workmanship available so that our new roof would last for the rest of our lives. Pond provided cost estimates for many different materials and options. Once we chose a plan that was right for us, Pond started and finished the work quickly and expertly. The new roof, new gutters and good workmanship impressed quite a few neighbors who requested the name of the company who did the work. I have never written a testimonial about a company before, and I generally don’t believe the testimonials that I see on websites, but I would be happy to tell you individually what a great pleasure it was to work with Pond and how satisfied we are with their professionalism.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Thompson

Very well done and completed on time. Very good task masters. They did an excellent job – better than the original. We appreciate your detailed, accurate estimate. It made filing our claim with USAA much easier. We also feel your estimate was very fair.

Mr. Summerford

Workmanship excellent, staff terrific, did fantastic clean up and took great care not to damage landscaping. Great people.

P. Renault

Your crew did a great job just as I thought they would. Everything cleaned up and neatly done. I must tell you, because of the good workmanship, you will be doing my new roof job, on the house and the barn. I wanted to thank you and your crew for the good job.

B. Wiggins

Pond Roofing crew was thoroughly professional. Friendly, cordial — even on a blistering day on a black rubber roof with no shade. More than a “good” job– truly a “work of art” where this kind of craft is concerned. Just a beautiful job. When it comes to the roof, I always call Pond and recommend that others do so also.

C. Cackler

Working in the Yard? Follow these Safety Tips

Posted on June 20, 2018 by PondRoofing

Now that warmer weather is here to stay for quite some time, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself working outdoors on a regular basis. From mowing the lawn to trimming bushes, there’s always another project on your to-do list. While there’s nothing wrong with working hard in your yard, don’t overlook the importance of your

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Working Outside this Winter? Follow these Safety Tips

Posted on December 28, 2017 by PondRoofing

Just because cold weather moves into the area doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors until spring. Like many, you may enjoy taking on an outdoor project during the winter months. While there’s nothing wrong with this, you never want to do anything that will put your safety and well-being in jeopardy. Here are a

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How to Keep Guests Safe This Holiday Season

Posted on December 12, 2017 by PondRoofing

Like many, you’ll have people coming in and out of your house the entire holiday season. While this can be great fun, there’s something you should remember: an accident can happen at any time. Here are just three of the many things you can do to keep guests safe this holiday season: · Keep the

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Practical Storm Warning Advice

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Pond1920

As we are heading into stormy weather, be prepared and proactive: Make sure you gutters, drains and downspouts are clear; Trim tree branches near your house and cut down surrounding dead trees; Make sure your sump pump is operational; Make sure valuables are removed from basement floors; Make sure your phone and other battery-operated devices

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THE ROOFING CONTRACT: GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Betsy Pond

According to the Better Business Bureau, in 2011 it received more than 3.3 million consumer inquiries from consumers who were trying to find a reputable roofer. While roofing was the No. 1 industry that consumers asked for Bureau guidance and referrals, other exterior improvements such as siding, windows and doors were not far behind. The

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DEALING WITH FROZEN PIPES

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Polar vortex? Bi-polar weather? Frozen pipes – no matter how well you think you have winterized your home, you are still susceptible to frozen pipes. Tonight’s evening news reported that there have been over 200 calls to the fire department in Prince George’s county alone about frozen pipes. Water is tricky because it expands as

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SNOW REMOVAL FROM ROOFS

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Betsy Pond

It’s that time of year when you need to think about what happens if we have a heavy snowstorm and snow accumulates on your roof. We wanted to give you the following guidelines recommended by the National Roofing Contractors Association for removing snow and ice from your roof. Because of safety issues, NRCA does not

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SNOW SHOVELING SAFETY TIPS

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Shoveling snow is serious business. Snow is a lot heavier than you think, and it is no different than other forms of physical exercise so take into consideration your health and your level of fitness. Shoveling puts a lot of stress on the body in a short period of time. Shoveling snow causes a quick

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips that have been compiled from several official sources. Don’t take a chance on cutting corners because you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. It won’t take long and is so well

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NAILING SHINGLES

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Betsy Pond

With the robust winds of spring clearly upon us, we have received several inquiries from customers regarding the issue of using nails versus staples in fastening asphalt shingles on your roof. Most manufacturers recommend against using staples to fasten asphalt shingles. We also receive a lot of inquiries as to how many nails should be

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