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As a dedicated do-it-yourselfer who has spent almost 30 years in rebuilding his home, I must confess some apprehension at the thought of a team of professionals invading our handiwork. However, the experience was extremely pleasant, and our association with you will long be remembered as an example of how craftsmen and clients should get along with each other.

The workmanship, in this extremely complicated roof configuration, appears to be thoroughly excellent, and I am confident that the winter snows will find no entryways. Please feel free to use my name as a reference regarding your business reputation, and the roof job itself as an example to show potential customers who may not yet be convinced of your technical competence.

Captain J.T. Shepard

Since Pond Roofing finished, I have been up on my roof several times. I am very pleased at what a thorough and very careful job was done – not just the shingling but the replacement sheathing, fitting of the drip edges and flashing, vent covers, and so forth. I consider myself lucky and grateful to have gotten your crew. I say this as someone who has built one house from the foundation up with my own hands, and can tell the good from the slip-shod when I hire work done on my current home. The work crew made sure I got to see the old sheathing myself after the tear-off. The cleanup was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised as I was sort of expecting the worst. My house has a lot of bushes, vines and flowers right around it, and they were careful to put down tarps to protect the shrubbery and catch the stuff that fell during the tear-off. I have already recommended you to my boss, and I’ve made sure to pass along your flyers. Your company is well thought of and has a good track record.

E. Linnell

I am not an expert on roofs so I go to people who have served me well in the past and I can trust their reputation. Excellent workmanship. Staff was friendly, polite and professional.

C. Metzger

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

P. Renault

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

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