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We are extremely pleased with our new roof and particularly with all aspects of its installation. Your work crews did meticulous and outstanding work and are to be commended. It was a pleasure to engage in our prior roof discussions and installation with your late father and now to see Pond Roofing standards remain quite noteworthy. There are occasions when a particular individual seems to rise above others in excellence in terms of assistance, knowledge and public relations. It has been a heartwarming and valuable experience to have Patrick Readyhough doing what we consider an extraordinary service for us. The interactions have been highly useful and personally very satisfying. He is to be commended at the highest level.
Pond Roofing has delivered an outstanding service and we feel obligated to express it herein. Thank you very much.

Mr. and Mrs. Culhane

I would like to commend the crew from Pond Roofing that worked on my house. They were very professional, working extended hours to remove the existing skylights, replacing them with a standard roof. I was particularly impressed with the speed and efficiency with which they removed the skylights above the solar panels. They used an approach that did not require them to walk on the roof or the solar panels. Also, they did not allow any debris to fall on the solar panels. In all areas, they worked as a coordinated team, removing the skylights, installing the two roofs, and removing all the debris. Again, please pass on my appreciation for a job well done to the crew who worked on the house.

G.M. Pittler

For specific locations of installation work, repairs, and specialty skylights, please request our list of referral addresses.

On 4 November 2008, I had an appointment with a Pond Roofing Consultant, Mr. Shanti Smith, to inspect the roof of my primary residence and to provide an estimate for one or more sky lights.

First, Mr. Smith called several times to confirm the appointment time and location. Second, Mr. Smith arrived promptly at the scheduled time. While these two events seem unimportant, in an age and metropolitan area where timeliness is a lost art, I truly appreciate Mr. Smith’s respect for my time.

Mr. Smith completed a detailed inspection of my home’s roof and completed a minor repair on the spot. Mr. Smith then reviewed options for skylights and provided an estimate.

As a career military officer, I have had the opportunity to live throughout the United States and abroad. As a believer in home ownership, my wife and I always purchase homes at our duty stations and at times have retained the properties as investment opportunities. With homeownership comes preventative maintenance and structure improvement requirements. I can say, without question, that Mr. Smith was the most professional and knowledgeable contractor/consultant that I have had the pleasure to encounter in my 21-years of Service and home ownership following college.

While the cost of the skylight exceeds our current budget for home improvement, I will use Pond Roofing for all future necessary repairs to our home’s roof and gladly refer my friends to Pond Roofing for all of their roofing requirements.

Thank-you again for the professionalism of Pond Roofing and of your employees.

Colonel A. Hinsdale

I trust Pond Roofing above all other roofing companies for quality and dependability.

P. Uchello

FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST: ROOFS AND GUTTERS

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Betsy Pond

While there is no way to predict what our winter season will bring, now is the time to inspect the roofing and gutter components of your home. If, like many homeowners, you tend to ignore signs of possible exterior home repairs, it’s time to be proactive and inspect your roof and gutters to make sure

Posted in Gutter Cleaning, Roof care, Winterizing your Home home improvement, roof repair, Angie's List best of service, roof care, professional roofer, gutter care, gutter cleaning, window maintenance

Beware of Home Improvement Scams

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Recent articles in Angie’s List monthly magazine and in Parade magazine reminded me of how easy it is for con artists to convince homeowners that exterior work is needed on their home. In fact, a recent article noted that roofing scam complaints were up 60% with the Better Business Bureau. Here is what could

Posted in Uncategorized home improvement, Angie's List best of service, roof care, Home Improvement Scam

WOOD REPLACEMENT

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Betsy Pond

One of the most frustrating aspects of replacing a roof is when we find that sheathing is bad and must be replaced. Wood replacement is really the only unknown left in our work orders. We don’t like unknowns any more than our customers. The best case scenario for us is that the sheathing is fine. That

Posted in Roof care, Uncategorized roof repair, working on a roof, roof care, roof leaks, summer roof maintenance, roof damage, Wood sheathing damage

ON THE SPOT ROOF REPAIRS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Betsy Pond

When customers call our office to schedule a repair estimate, they often ask whether we can repair their roof at the same time. The answer is a resounding NO. Here’s why, and what you should consider when making that request: When you call for an estimate, you probably are not aware of what the problem

Posted in Roof care home improvement, roofing, roof repair, roof care, roof leaks, Roof care in summer, Roof ventilation

BLACK OR WHITE SHINGLES

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Betsy Pond

As roofing contractors, we are frequently asked whether there is an energy difference in shingling with white or black shingles. We advise our customers that, in our opinion, the biggest influence on roof temperature is climate and ventilation. There is no appreciable effect on energy consumption because we live in a moderate climate zone. Attic

Posted in Ventilation, Roof care roof care, roof shingles, Roof ventilation

SUMMER MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR ROOFS, GUTTERS AND SIDING

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Summer is here, and the flowers, trees and gardens are in full bloom. Make it a point to inspect your roof to make sure that there are no tree branches hovering over your roof. You should inspect your roof every few weeks, particularly after heavy summer downpours. Here’s what you need to know: If tree

Posted in Gutter Cleaning, Roof care, Summer Maintenance home improvement, roof repair, great service, roof care, professional roofer, gutter care, gutter cleaning, Roof care in summer, siding care, summer roof maintenance

CICADA WARNING

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Betsy Pond

MAKE SURE YOUR GUTTERS ARE CLEAN AND PROTECTED FROM THE CICADA BOMBARDMENT. The cicadas are returning in full blast! In past years, our customers have called exasperated by the cicada shells that are clogging up their gutters. If left unattended, an unbearable smell develops until the gutters are cleaned out and the shells removed. This

Posted in Gutter Cleaning, Roof care roof repair, working on a roof, Angie's List best of service, great service, roof care, professional roofer, cicada, gutter care, gutter cleaning

LEAKS

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Okay – it’s time – April showers have brought either new leaks or those leaks that you have been ignoring need attention. To paraphrase a Beatles’ song “Fixing a Hole” where the rain gets in and stops my mind from wondering …. Why have I put this off and where will the water go? STOP!

Posted in Roof care home improvement, roofing, roof repair, great service, roof care, professional roofer, roof leaks

CHOOSING A TRUSTWORTHY CONTRACTOR

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Betsy Pond

The best prevention in getting a good roof is to hire the right contractor to begin with. Your roof is probably the most critical part of your home: it shields and protects you, your family, and the contents of your home. Its replacement needs careful consideration. Think of the weather conditions we have endured in

Posted in Consumer Resources, Contractors roofing, roof repair, Angie's List best of service, great service, roof care, Consumer Resource List

UNDERSTANDING CONTRACTOR CREDENTIALS

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Before hiring a contractor to replace your roof, siding, windows or doors, the most important part of decision-making should be made after vetting any contractor you are considering hiring. Legitimate contractors pay a great deal of money to be in compliance with the governing state code and the corresponding insurance requirements. It makes it very

Posted in Contractors, Home safety home improvement, replacement windows, roof repair, working on a roof, roof care, Contractor Credentials