looking for a reasonable roofing contractor Cross posted. Buying house in the area that needs a roof don't have any connections. Don't want to get taken advantage.
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maffick replied:
Perhaps consider metal, they can often put it right on top of your existing roof and it is cheaper than shingle.
JayDude132 replied:
Ive used Bob Sheetz Roofing and Siding Co. They seemed to do a good job at a reasonable price.
honesttom replied:
Any idea how many sq ft you're covering?
Hillbl3 replied:
Former Roofer (Williamsport Area 10+ years ago so, cheaper than here + inflation): The guy that I worked for typically charged about $300 per square ("square" = 100 square feet) for removal and replace on homes provided you went with a relatively cheap shingle and had an 'easy' roof. If you have a roof with access issues, a desire for higher quality (read: more expensive) shingles or complications like lots of chimneys and dormers or a rotting roof deck I wouldn't be surprised to see prices as high as $500-$700 a square, depending on the quality of contractors of course. Word to the wise: There are plenty of 'roofers' who are fucking charlatans. I very much consider it the low hanging fruit of the construction world. If it seems cheaper than it should be, it is. Run, do not walk away. Cheap roofers hire jailbirds and all kinds of other ridiculous people who barely know what they are doing and will cut corners in stupid and damaging ways. It may seem fine for a couple years but it will start leaking and you won't be able to find them again. Overtops are okay (though I'd never get one) again as long as the person doing it knows what they're doing.
bensode replied:
Get several estimates. Back in January 2017 I had my roof replaced and had four roofers provide quotes. I didn't go with the cheapest as I rarely ever do but it's worth the time and effort. Ultimately went with Coolwater Roofing out of Spring Grove. They were timely and efficient and did a great cleanup job. Cost was reasonable in comparison.
ApugalypseNow replied:
MCD Lawn & Landscape do *fantastic* work. I went to high school with both of the owners. Excellent pricing.