What is Storm Damage?

There are two types of damage caused by storms: wind and hail. Wind damage is classified as either missing or broken shingles. Hail damage is caused during a hailstorm. After the hail hits the shingles leaving a very specific type of mark. It knocks the granules off the shingles and also breaks or bruises the fiberglass membrane in the center of the shingle.

How do I Know That I Need A New Roof?

Every roof is different. Things like age, sun exposure, the severity of weather events in the area, and the type of roof all play into the lifespan of a roofing system. 

If your roof is between 12 and 15 years old and is NOT showing any signs of damage on the exterior or interior (leaks in the ceiling and walls), it might be best to get your roof inspected as a health check. This will help you understand how much life is left in your roofing system. 

If you DO have signs of exterior and interior damage, you should reach out to a local professional to get an inspection. 

For details on whether you should Repair or Replace your roof, check out our blog:

https://nexgenfl.com/blog/f/do-i-need-to-replace-my-roof

Do you Offer Financing?

Yes! NexGen is a proud partner of Hearth Financing. Hearth provides prequalification within in minutes and funding for your home’s next project within a few days.

What Should You Look For In a Contractor?

As the consumer, it is in your best interest to be as educated as possible on who will be working on your home. Luckily, it has never been easier to get important information on any Contractor that wants to work on or in your home. 

• Make sure that the contractor is properly licensed or certified in their trade. 
  • Florida Licensing requires any Roofing Contractor to have a Roofing License (CCC), Building and General Contractors also require State Licensing (CBC, CGC).
  • Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website at myfloridalicense.com to verify that all licensing requirements are being met.
  • Without the proper licensing, a contractor will be unable to attain the correct insurances that protect you and your home. Once you have verified their licensing information
• Make sure that they have the correct Insurance.
  • Most construction policies have a $1-2M General Liability Policy. Make sure the contractor is properly insured so that you and your home will be covered in the case of an accident.
  • Check on their credibility through past client testimonials.
  • Google is an excellent place to start. Check out the Contractor’s Google Reviews, and any online testimonials.
• Ask to see previous work.
  • Whether it’s on the company’s website or their social media, ask for pictures of past work to make sure they are of the right quality for you.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, cash, or checks as a form of payment.

What is included in a roofing quote?

A new roof quote encompasses the tear-off, removal, and re-installation of shingles, underlayment, drip edge, vents, and pipe boots. We also replace any rotten decking that is found upon the tear-off of the old roof. New roofs will be brought up to the current new roof building code.

What is a Project Manager?

Our project managers are industry professionals that have completed and passed our NexGen Training Program. They will be assigned to your project from the start to make sure your experience is seamless and simple. Our Project Managers will treat you like family from the moment they are assigned and will be a resource for you throughout the project, and any time in the future.

How Quickly Does a Roof get put on?

Most every job is dependent on size and materials. There are other factors including the pitch, how intricate the design of the roof is, and weather.

For most residential shingle jobs, the time it takes to tear off and replaces the roof is 1-3 days. For Clay and Cement tiles, the removal process is similar to asphalt shingles, but the replacement is much more intricate and strenuous. Allow 1-2 weeks, depending on the size of the job.