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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

As Washington Checkbook members, we will share our great experience so others know. My only regret is not calling Pond Roofing four years ago when I replaced my roof.

C. Dominque

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

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

Excellent workmanship. We feel your employees did a good job and had a very good attitude – especially the young man who did the back flat roof and the final cleanup. As you know, I used you and your service once before – about 30 years ago.

E. Nagley

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

Posted in Roof care, Safety home improvement, roofing, roof repair, working on a roof, nail shingles

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

Snow Removal From Roofs

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Patrick

It’s that time of year when we give attention to the probability of getting snow- storms such as the ones we’ve had in recent years. 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

Posted in Home safety, Winterizing your Home home improvement, working on a roof, Angie's List best of service, roof care, snow on roof, snow removal from roofs

ROOF STAINS AND STREAKS (ALGAE)

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Patrick

al.gae: (Gloeocapsa magma) A blue-green plant that leaves black mold-like stains and streaks on roofs commonly found in climates with warm, humid summers. Undoubtedly you have noticed a lot of roofs in our neighborhoods that have black streaks. And judging from the number of customers who call to find about what can be done about

Posted in Roof care, Safety home improvement, winter home tips, roof repair, working on a roof, cleaning stains on roofs, roof care

Ladder Safety

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Patrick

Seasons Greetings! This great safety advice comes to us from the National Roofing Contractors Association: Before setting up a ladder, inspect it for defects. Make sure the latches on extension ladders are secured before climbing. Never use a ladder with split or missing rungs. Never use a ladder with grcase, oil, or any other slippery

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