Need a roofer!

waynehartwig

www.jeeperman.com
Location
Mead, WA
Any licensed roofers/contractors out there? Anyone know any good ones if not?

As most of you know, my wife was relocated to Spokane and as such, I am in the process of selling my house in PG. Under the relocation benifits, the USPS will buy our home from us at market value. They have a slue of inspections they perform to come up with their offer and out of all of the inspections, the roof was the one that was not cleared.

Here is exactly what I need done:
Properly remove bottom course of shingles at roof, install ice and water guard, re-install shingles.
Properly install six roof top turtle vents to provide correct ventilation of attic.

I do need the work done ASAP as well. Without this being done, they won't buy the house and I really don't want to make a January payment if I can avoid it.

Here are the requirements of the company/bid.....

All permits must meet local and state requirements (if required)

Bonafide bids need to contain the following information:

1. Company Letterhead Each bid must be submitted on the contractor's company letterhead. The bid must include the contractor's address, telephone number(s) and license number if there is a state requirement for licensing.

2. Guarantee The bid should contain a transferable warranty and/or guarantee of one year for the proposed work.

3. Detailed Explanation The bid must clearly describe, in as much detail as possible, the work to be completed, and must address the issues identified on the inspection report.

4. Specific Materials When applicable, the bid should mention the specific materials the contractor intends to use for the job (e.g. cedar shingles).

5. Length of Time The bid must include the length of time the contractor will honor the bid.

6. Transferability The bid must be transferable to the new homeowner.

7. Bid Total The bid must itemize all materials, costs, taxes and appropriate fees (e.g. permit fees) and include a grand total.
 
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kkemp

Active Member
Location
Salt Lake
Mountain West roofing 573-5983

These guys did my roof this year and did a good job. I don't know if they go all the way to PG or not. They are in Ogden.
 

waynehartwig

www.jeeperman.com
Location
Mead, WA
Mountain West roofing 573-5983

These guys did my roof this year and did a good job. I don't know if they go all the way to PG or not. They are in Ogden.

I gave them a call, and they will be coming out tomorrow to give me a bid. They can do the job next week.
 

waynehartwig

www.jeeperman.com
Location
Mead, WA
btt
Still looking for someone to do the work.
The only company that has actually spoke with me is Mountain West roofing and I'm starting to think they flaked on the deal. They were supposed to go take a look Wednesday and give me a call with what they found and I have yet to hear from them.

I have also left messages with:

Griffin Roofing - two days ago
Warburton's - today
southam & assoc - today

I can't believe there are no roofers on here! C'mon people - I need this done ASAP!!!
 

kkemp

Active Member
Location
Salt Lake
I don't know why it is but roofers either don't need work this time of year, or they don't want it. I tried getting someone to do my roof last fall and they all flaked out on me. I tried again this spring and they showed up right away. Maybe you need to bug these guys enough that they finally show up. Even if the do though, they may find some reason they don't want to do it.

Good luck.
 

BCGPER

Starting Another Thread
Location
Sunny Arizona
That one is really pretty easy to explain. It's all about the warranty. Nobody in their right mind would get a roof without one, but no good roofer would warranty one right now. Reason? It's too cold for the asphalt shingles to glue down right now, but yet they have to cover wind damage.

If you're doing any roof other that asphalt, now is the perfect time.
 

waynehartwig

www.jeeperman.com
Location
Mead, WA
I don't know why it is but roofers either don't need work this time of year, or they don't want it. I tried getting someone to do my roof last fall and they all flaked out on me. I tried again this spring and they showed up right away. Maybe you need to bug these guys enough that they finally show up. Even if the do though, they may find some reason they don't want to do it.

Good luck.

I have a hard time harassing business' to give me service. I shouldn't have to beg for someone to take my money!

I don't necessarily need the work done now, but I do need the bids. Worst case the USPS will just take the bid amount +1.5% out of the equity payment. I just need to have the roofer state on the bid why and when he could do the work. If it's a weather or even labor issue, just say so on the bid.
 

waynehartwig

www.jeeperman.com
Location
Mead, WA
That one is really pretty easy to explain. It's all about the warranty. Nobody in their right mind would get a roof without one, but no good roofer would warranty one right now. Reason? It's too cold for the asphalt shingles to glue down right now, but yet they have to cover wind damage.

If you're doing any roof other that asphalt, now is the perfect time.

True... But like I said in the last post, the work doesn't have to be done right away, but I do need the bids ASAP. They just need to state why the work can't be done and when they can get it done. The USPS will make exceptions....
 
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