Hiring a contractor to install roofing shingles is something that homeowners only negotiate about once every 20 years, so reviewing all that is involved is probably a wise course of action for anyone. Obtaining quotes from roofing companies you have dealt with in the past, as well as those recommended by coworkers, friends, and family, is a smart way to go, once the decision to replace a roof has been made.

Something to consider, at the same time a roof is replaced, that many professional contractors may urge, is the replacement of aluminum gutters. Muncie, IN; Green Bay, WI; Grand Rapids, MI; and most other areas of the nation have seamless gutter installers available. Even the most professional roofing job is of little value if gutters are blocked or leaking, allowing water to travel into the rafters or wall studs of a home, conceivably causing tens of thousands of …