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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

Office manager is very professional. The staff worked very hard and seemed to work well together. Your supervisor was professional and instilled confidence. He was “just great.” A very good job. We have had two sets of neighbors stop by and ask who did the work. We gave you good marks

A. Maish

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Your company just completed a roofing job on our home in Herndon, Virginia. We don’t have a habit of writing letters to contractors that we have dealt with over the years, but we decided to make an exception. We would like very much to express our sincere appreciation of the quality workmanship of the roofing job completed on our house. Your people both in the office and in the field acted in a most professional manner. It was a real pleasure to have a quality and timely job completed. In the past, we have had to have contractors return to finish the job properly. This contract was an exception and we are very satisfied customers. Again, thank you and your staff for a very rewarding experience. We will tell our neighbors and friends about the professional work of the Pond Roofing Company, and how nice it was to deal with people who are interested in doing a quality job

Mr. and Mrs. Muscaro

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

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pond1920

Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips. Don’t cut corners — you are risking damage to your family, roof and house. Before hanging the first light, check them carefully for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections. A combination of shorts

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SO YOU NEED A NEW ROOF…

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Betsy Pond

…and you are daunted by the process. First, buying a new roof is not impulse buying. It is not even close to being a “happy” buy. It is an unpleasant surprise and a bit scary. It is an expense you did not budget in, and you have no idea what this is going to cost.

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NEW ROOF/WOOD REPLACEMENT

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Betsy Pond

As the weather is clearing and we are able to assess the damage to exterior structures caused by the six-month horrific weather in our area, we are seeing a lot of wood rot. What that translates to the homeowner is an added expense to the cost of replacing your roof. What it means to the

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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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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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HOA’s: CHARTING A SURVIVAL COURSE

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Betsy Pond

Inevitably when the phrase “HOA” is mentioned to members of a homeowner’s association, or someone who was formerly a member of an HOA, or even someone who has made it a life goal to avoid buying property that is part of an HOA, the response is usually anything but favorable. In actuality, the HOA plays

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PROTECTING YOUR LANDSCAPING DURING ROOF REPLACEMENT

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Betsy Pond

You need a new roof, and you have spent years of time and expense on your landscaping and are naturally worried about what will happen to it during the roofing process. Roofing is a messy job. On our contract and on the Checklist we send out that tells you what you should do to prep

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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

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

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3rd Annual Loudoun Lyme 5K & 1M Fun Run

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Patrick

(For more information on the event, including registration and sponsorship info, please visit the event site at www.loudounlyme.org.) Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Loudoun Lyme 5K on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Purcellville, Virginia. The run will drive awareness and raise money to help find a cure for Lyme disease – the number one tick-borne

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