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Roofing By Hernandez February 24, 2018

Roofing Estimates Explained

Roofing Estimates Explained. Whether you own a residential or commercial property, your roofing is a large part of that investment and any work that needs to be done, be it repair or replacement, will require at least one (but preferably more) roofing estimates from reputable roofing contractors. With so much at stake, getting several estimates is a best practice simply because it allows you to compare one directly to another in an attempt to identify any and all discrepancies between the two. With even more estimates, you’ll get a much clearer picture of the real costs of your roofing project and be much better prepared to choose the good from the bad.

No matter how many companies you call for a roofing estimate, there are some things you can expect to find common amongst all the estimates you receive. These standard items should be clearly defined to give you the best idea of what costs what and why. These items are:

Project Responsibilities: Who’s responsible for specific work.
Project Timelines: Start and end dates.
Payment Terms: Payment amounts and dates.
Cost Labor & Materials: How much both will add to total.
Cost for Permitting: How much to handle permits.
Debris Removal: Will cleanup add to cost?
Materials Information: Including underlayment, flashing, shingles, etc.
Warranty Information: Both manufacturer and contractor.
License & Insurance: This should be included upon request.

When you work with Roofing by Hernandez, you can rest assured that all these things will be provided with our free estimate in the hopes that you’ll choose us to work with for your roofing project to day and all those to follow. We’re the right fit for whatever you’re planning and will deliver the results you’ve always wanted at prices you can afford. So, pick up the phone and call (312) 439-0556 today for the best workmanship in all Chicago!

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Roofing By Hernandez October 15, 2021

Insurance Claim Roofing For HOA Boards & Property Management Companies

Are you a property manager in Chicagoland with an insurance roofing claim to take care of? Are you a board member for a homeowner’s association in the area with a roofing insurance claim to process, approve and complete? In both cases, you need Roofing by Hernandez because we’re Chicago’s top-rated insurance claim roofer for both HOAs and property management companies. We know working in covenant-controlled environments such as HOAs and we’ve worked with hundreds of property managers over the years on every type of roofing imaginable – not to mention every roofing system in the industry!

For more than a decade, HOA boards and property management companies have called our team at (312) 439-0556 when they need honest roofing advice and in-depth roofing assessments – whether that’s to help with an insurance claim or just a routine roofing service call. They know they can trust our licensed, insured and highly experienced team for outstanding roofing services and attentive, respectful customer service from the second we step foot on the property. You can too when you need help with insurance claim roofing.

We Excel Helping Property Managers & HOAs With Roofing Claims

Dealing with an insurance company is never an easy task – no matter what their commercials make it out to look like. The process is never simple and straightforward so there are a million ways to get hung up as you navigate the process – especially if you have no experience in filing a claim. Roofing by Hernandez has that experience and we’ll stand with you from the moment you call us to the final inspection of the finished insurance claim roofing. In fact, we offer what you could consider full-service insurance claim roofing that includes:

Free Estimate & Consultation
Expert Help with Claim Paperwork
Meeting with the Insurance Adjuster
Providing Documentation for Your Claim

Our Property Management & HOA Roofing Experience Is Unmatched

Working in a homeowner’s association (HOA) takes a special kind of roofing team. One with years of experience working in controlled environments where there are rules and guidelines governing everything from the materials that can be used to the colors available to homeowners with roofing projects to complete. There are unique challenges to roofing for property management companies too so when it’s time to choose a reputable roofing contractor for your insurance claim roofing project – whether it’s a property management company insurance roofing claim or a homeowner’s association roofing claim – it’s time to call on Roofing by Hernandez for the best roofing in the business. We bring:

What Insurance Claim Roofing Does Roofing By Hernandez Offer?

That’s a great question because you definitely want to be sure you’re contacting a roofing company that’s more than qualified to handle a roofing project of your size and scope. Never fear, Roofing by Hernandez is a full-service insurance claim roofing contractor offering impeccable service and world-class results in a wide range of roofing services and roofing systems. For most insurance claim roofing projects the focus is on insurance claim roof repair or insurance claim roof replacement and we offer both services delivered by the most experienced and trustworthy professionals in Chicago roofing. Our complete insurance claim roofing list includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

How To Get Started When You Have A Roofing Insurance Claim?

Easy! All you need to do is reach out to Roofing by Hernandez to have the top insurance claim roofer on your side when you start to file your claim. Honestly, your best option is really to get the advice of a licensed roofing contractor – like Roofing by Hernandez – before you get an adjuster on the scene. They may lowball you or miss something important and that’s nothing but headaches for you as a property manager or HOA board member. But whether or not you call us first at (312) 439-0556 or submit a contact form we have some tips for you to follow so the insurance claim roofing process goes as well as it can for your property management company or HOA. These will help you avoid the pitfalls common to roofing claims:

Read your insurance policy carefully!
Assess the damages as soon as it’s safe.
Get an estimate from Roofing by Hernandez.
Make your insurance roofing claim as fast as possible.
Maintain all the communications tied to your claim.
Ask about materials that can save you money!

Get Insurance Claim Roofing Help From Roofing By Hernandez!

In all of Chicagoland, there’s not a better option for insurance claim roofing for HOA boards and property management companies – whether they speak English or Spanish – than Roofing by Hernandez. We’ve proven that over the last ten plus years and we reinforce it with every successful roofing claim we help customers get through with flying colors. Better still, our specialization in insurance claim roofing means you can depend on us for service that goes well beyond what the other roofers in town can offer. From help with paperwork to meeting with threw adjuster, to using the best possible materials for your circumstances to delivering fantastic results that stand the test of time – Roofing by Hernandez is the right insurance claim roofer, right now.

Call (312) 439-0556 today and start the insurance claim roofing process with the only team in Chicago you can trust to treat your HOA property or the property your management company operates as it deserves to be – Roofing by Hernandez. Our team of licensed, insured and experienced insurance claim roofing pros are standing by to serve you!

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Roofing By Hernandez October 15, 2021

An Insurance Roofing Claim With Roofing by Hernandez At Your Side

At Roofing by Hernandez, we’re a family company with a team of unrivaled roofing professionals looking to deliver outstanding roofing services to homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Chicagoland. One of the specialties we offer residential and commercial customers is insurance claim roofing which we offer for all types of roofing and all types of roofing issues – from simple roof repairs after a hailstorm or high wind event to roof replacement after water damage has taken place unseen for years. There’s no one better when it comes to dealing with the biggest insurance companies in the area and no contractor even close to the kind of results we can deliver.

But what’s the process of insurance claim roofing with Roofing by Hernandez actually like? What can home or commercial property owners expect when they reach out to our team at (312) 439-0556 for top-rated insurance claim roofing? Are there any things a potential customer should know before they call? Those are all excellent questions and because the Roofing by Hernandez team is committed to customer service that goes above and beyond what Chicagoans have come to expect we’re here to provide a walkthrough of our process from start to finish.

Insurance Claim Roofing Starts When You Call On Roofing By Hernandez

The very first step in the Roofing by Hernandez insurance claim roofing process takes place before you do anything else besides discover the damage. You call the Roofing by Hernandez roofing team to schedule a visit at the soonest possible time. Of course, you need to think about your policy and whether or not you’re covered in this instance but having a roofing professional on-hand is even better because it allows you to get honest answers about the state of your roofing without committing to anything. Our estimates are completely free and that includes insurance claim roofing consultations. Call (312) 439-0556 before you call anyone else!

The Next Thing We Do Is Perform A Roof Inspection To Provide An Estimate

Once you’re made contact with Roofing by Hernandez, either by phone or via contact form, our licensed, insured and highly experienced insurance claim roofing team will arrive promptly to go over your roofing with a fine tooth comb to identify any and all damages suffered by your roofing. Whether by storms, hail or just high winds, whatever damages are present will be thoroughly documented so that you’ll have photographic and written evidence to present to your insurance adjuster when you file your insurance roofing claim. Remember that you’re looking to repair or replace damages caused by whatever your home or business experienced – not all the issues your roof may have had prior to whatever happened. It’s not worth it!

The Roofing By Hernandez Team Will Handle Any Temporary Roof Repairs

Knowing what the issues are with your roof after our team has completed their inspection, Roofing by Hernandez will speak with you directly to explain what we found any issues that you need to address in real-time so that more damage doesn’t occur. This may be a roof tarp to protect the affected areas or something more substantial but whatever we believe is necessary will be in your best interests and hopefully covered by the insurance company as part of your roofing insurance claim. Of course, we can leave this to you if you prefer but we always recommend letting our pros handle the work since they’re the best suited to the task – whether that’s a roof tarp or anything else.

Now It’s Time To File Your Claim By Contacting Your Insurance Company

After the Roofing by Hernandez team has had time to go over your roofing – the materials, the installation and any components attached, it’s time to start the insurance claim process with your particular insurance company. This should be done as quickly as possible to avoid any further issues cropping up before the insurance claim roofing process is completed by your insurer. Don’t worry, Roofing by Hernandez will be by your side throughout the process so that you have a trusted resource to turn to when you need answers or assistance with paperwork or any other element of the claims process. It’s customer service like this that separates us from every other insurance claim roofer in Chicago.

After Filing Your Roofing Insurance Claim It’s Time To Meet The Adjuster

No one looks forward to dealing with insurance companies and their adjusters are no different. While many are great people, they still work for the insurance company and can be seen as working against your interests at times. That’s natural so don’t feel bad if you get adversarial when you think about adjusters making decisions about your home or business. But with Roofing by Hernandez on your side you don’t have to worry about dealing with them at all – at least not on your own. No, we’ll work closely with you and the adjuster to make the whole process a smooth one from start to finish. Not to mention we’ve done this before so you can count on our team to know what to do and when to do it to keep your roofing insurance claim on track.

Your Roofing Claim Is Paid & It’s Time For The Best Roofing In Chicago

With the help of the Roofing by Hernandez insurance claim roofing team, you should have received your claim check in record time. That’s definitely a win for your home or commercial property and we haven’t even gotten to the actual world-class roofing services yet. That’s the final step in our insurance claim roofing process – delivering the most incredible, the most reliable, the most lasting roof repairs and roof replacements in Chicagoland. Each of our crews comes to the task with complete licensing, full insurance coverage and decades of insurance claim roofing experience across the Chicago area – from Lincoln Park to Pilsen, Irving Park to Niles. And we use the finest products and materials in all of our insurance claim roofing projects so you’re in great hands with Roofing by Hernandez!

Get Insurance Claim Roofing Help You Need From Roofing By Hernandez!

There’s no question that you need a high-quality roofing team to help you navigate the insurance claim roofing process and Roofing by Hernandez is that team. Our professionals are licensed, insured and committed to excellence at all times while on your property so you can rest easy knowing you have the best in the business on your side when it’s time to file a roofing insurance claim. And best of all, our initial estimate and consultation is free of charge so there’s no risk in reaching out when you need assistance with your roofing insurance claim. Call (312) 439-0556 or use our contact form to send in your information. Our insurance claim roofing team will call you back at a time that’s best for you!

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Roofing By Hernandez October 15, 2021

HOA & Condo Association Insurance Claim Roofing

If you’re a homeowner in a homeowner’s association (HOA) or condo association in the Chicagoland area, you can shop around for the right roofing company for as long as you like but you’ll never find one that’s as reputable, as reliable or as experienced in HOA roofing and condo association roofing than the team at Roofing by Hernandez. And best of all, our teams have been specifically trained to work effectively in HOA and condo association environments. After all, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill roofing project since it’s governed by more than just the tastes and decisions of the individual homeowner. The HOA board will have a say too.

What Types Of Things Does The HOA Board Govern With Roofing?

This will all depend on your specific HOA or condo association but usually your bylaws will contain roofing covenants that dictate certain things that can and can’t be done. This will be somewhat different if you live in a single-family home or a multi-unit building as one has its own roof while the other is a communal roof. That means the decisions for one will be made by the homeowner with input from the HOA while the other will require an agreement of all condo association members to get started. Remember an insurance company is involved so who makes the decisions matters a great deal.

As far as the particular roofing covenants your specific HOA or condo association adheres to, it’s a good idea to find out the specifics before you get to far into the insurance claim roofing process so you’ll not be blindsided by HOA restrictions and guidelines you weren’t aware of like the following:

Maintaining Proper Documentation: Many HOAs and condo associations require all documentation relating to a project to be saved for recordkeeping purposes. This makes sense when you consider a condo association shares a roof in a multi-unit building so they would want a record of any work done to the building itself – the roof included. Some HOAs even require you to get roofing plan approval prior to getting underway. Best to check with your HOA board to be 100% safe.
Using Approved Roofing Materials: This may not seem like something that a HOA or condo association would be interested in but when you consider that some roofing materials are much better at repelling moisture or weathering damage than others. Actually, your insurance company may also have a say in what materials you use because many offer discounts for better, more durable materials. Roofing by Hernandez can help with this as we know roofing materials better than anyone!
Choosing An Appropriate Color: Yes, colors are important to HOAs and condo association boards because they directly impact the impression people have of the area. Most HOAs tend to only approve colors that either complement the home or adhere to a strict palette of options approved for use by the HOA or condo association. You have to be clear on this prior to getting started because some HOAs have stipulations stating you could be forced to pay to remove the offending color and replace it. You don’t want that and Roofing by Hernandez can help you avoid it with decades of HOA insurance claim roofing experience.

How Best To Deal With The HOA & Condo Association Insurance Adjuster

As your roofing issue is covered by your insurance policy – whether it’s your personal homeowner’s insurance or your condo associations building policy – you’re going to need to contact your insurer as soon as possible so you can begin the roofing insurance claims process. However, we recommend you reach out to Roofing by Hernandez first so you’ll have a licensed, insured and highly experienced roofer with you throughout the process. That’s the best way to ensure fair treatment from your insurer and the insurance adjuster they send out to your property.

Now it’s always best to know what to expect when you’re dealing with a company out to protect its own interests. And don’t be fooled by your insurance company’s slogans. They’re out to pay the least they can to get by because that’s just how insurance works unfortunately. So be sure you have the Roofing by Hernandez team at your side from start to finish. You can also follow these tips to stay on track to the claim amount you need.

Read Your Insurance Policy: While we’re hopeful that you did this when you first signed up for coverage, it’s not uncommon for people to skim it and miss out on some important elements of the coverage they have available. You’re best option is to read it thoroughly before you file your claim so you don’t try to make a claim on uninsured elements of your property or roofing. The pros from Roofing by Hernandez can help understand your policy as we’re intimately familiar with their details.
Assess Every Bit of Damage: You or your condo association members will need to properly assess the damage you’re making a claim on prior to calling your insurance company. You don’t want to leave it to the adjuster to make the call on the damages you’ve suffered so you need an expert on your side through the process – Roofing by Hernandez is that expert. We’ll help you gather in-depth information about the damages and include photographic evidence so the adjuster has no wiggle room when it comes to your insurance roofing claim.
Get A Roofing Estimate: Yes, this is pretty obvious since you’ll have to have a roofing estimate to show your insurance company that real damages have taken place. Of course the adjuster will come out to see for themselves but the estimate from a reputable, licensed roofing company is usually enough. It’s important to think about how many estimates you get because the insurer may focus only on the cheapest one at the expense of excellent workmanship. You’re better off going with a single company you know you can trust – like Roofing by Hernandez.
Keep All Communications: During any project where a contractor is interacting with your home, and definitely any project where an insurance company is involved, you should maintain firm control of all communications you receive. Keep them saved in a handy place so that you can refer back to them at any time you need to – whether before or after your insurance claim roofing project is completed. It’s too important a project for you to lose anything connected to it so save, save, save your emails, voicemails, receipts and USPS deliveries so you’ll always have them when you need them.

Ready To Get Started With Your HOA & Condo Association Roofing Claim?

Now you know what to expect when it’s time to file a HOA or condo association roofing claim with Roofing by Hernandez at your side – both before the project gets underway and after it’s completed. You’re all set with the information you need in-hand and the right team to handle the heavy lifting for you. So what’s the delay? Make the call to Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 or submit a contact form today for a free insurance claim roofing consultation complete with estimate and recommendations. It’s the best call you can make when you need expert roofing assistance in your condo association or HOA – guaranteed!

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Roofing By Hernandez October 14, 2021

Roofing In Your HOA: What You Should Know

As one of the most experienced HOA roofers in Chicagoland, the team at Roofing by Hernandez felt t would be a good idea to share some tips on roofing in a homeowner’s association so that our customers will feel more comfortable with the process from the initial call for an estimate to the final inspection of finished roofing work – not to mention the time our team spend inside your community. That can play a role in not only how your neighbors feel about you but any future projects you may be planning. After all, if the HOA board feels like you fouled up their operation with your roofing project they may be unwilling to let you do what you want the next time.

But there’s more to roofing in a HOA than just what happens while the workers are onsite. In fact, much of the legwork for roofing in a HOA will have to be done prior to your ever calling Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 for a free HOA roofing estimate. And that means you’ll be the one in charge of the process until our team arrives on the property to handle the actual roofing work. Once we’re there you’ll also be in charge of sharing the HOA roofing covenants with us so we’re on the same page.

Don’t worry if you don’t know what a roofing covenant is yet. We’ll take the time to explain it briefly for you here and take all the time necessary to explain it to you when we meet in person. So let’s go ahead and get started with a few things you should expect when it’s time for a roofing project in your HOA.

There’s More Than Just Roofing To Projects In Chicagoland HOAs

The first thing you need to consider when you need roofing services in your HOA is whether or not your community has guidelines that govern all contractor work done inside the boundaries of the HOA. We recommend looking into your HOA’s rules and regulations by checking your own paperwork – oftentimes it will be spelled out very clearly – and by reaching out to your HOA board directly to get answers and guidance straight from the horse’s mouth, as they say.

By going straight to the people in charge of how your HOA operates you may avoid any unpleasantness that can sometimes creep into a roofing or roofing-related project. Whether it’s noise or vehicles, access or cooperation – you’ll always be better off if you get straight answers about how best to move forward. Avoid contention and you’ll be fine!

Your Chicagoland HOA May Have Architectural Guidelines In Place

While you may not even be aware of it, 99% of HOAs have some form of architectural guidelines that regulate modification and alteration to a home. That applies to roofing believe it or not so you’re going to want to have a look at whatever specific architectural guidelines your HOA uses. Some of these guidelines can seem pretty odd – like you cannot have façade decorative walls – while others are even more clear about restricted roofing types and materials – like no flat roofing of any kind. Those seem out of place in Chicagoland but each HOA makes its own rules to preserve the identity and atmosphere of their community. And there’s property values too and you don’t want to mess with those!

3 Important Items To Keep In Mind Prior To HOA Roofing Projects

As we mentioned earlier, every HOA in America will have covenants that dictate what can be done to your home and how it must be accomplished to stay within the framework of the HOA. These covenants apply to roofing in three distinct ways which we’ll break down in detail below and must be adhered to at all times during your HOA roofing project so that you don’t run afoul of your HOA board and/or your neighbors. At Roofing by Hernandez, we know these covenants by heart because we’re the #1 HOA roofer in Chicago but we’ll go over them so that you don’t ever make a mistake when it comes to covenants.

HOA Roofing Covenant #1: Proper Documentation

Okay this is a covenant that might not apply to you but more and more Chicagoland HOAs are adopting it so we’ll cover it here. We have to because it’s the linchpin of everything if it’s required and would ruin the whole roofing project if it was a part of your community guidelines and ignored. We’re talking about documentation of the work to be done – specifically the roof repair or replacement. A great many HOA boards want to approve the plans before the work actually begins – presumably to identify any issues before they cause the HOA and the homeowner problems – so you’re going to want to have the Roofing by Hernandez team prepare these plans for your HOA board and answer any additional questions they may have about the labor and to be done.

HOA Roofing Covenant #2: Approved Roofing Materials

A lot of Chicago-area HOAs take an interest in what types of materials are used when roofing takes place. Yes, they want to ensure that a homeowner doesn’t go outside the lines with the materials they choose. They want to control the types of roofing that are employed to repair or replace an existing roof and that’s totally fine. However, there’s another aspect of this that you need to consider. Many HOAs want you to use specific materials that comply with their own guidelines. This could be something like synthetic shingles that match an approved list or hail-resistant materials that stand up to the local weather better than what you may have wished to use in the first place.

Remember, most covenants like this are made for the benefit of everyone as the fewer hail damage repairs have to be made the fewer roofing contractors interrupting life in your community. While it can seem intrusive it’s often for the greater good so be sure to check with your HOA about specific materials they require so you don’t end up paying to remove it yourself!

HOA Covenant #3: Accepted Color Palettes

The last roofing covenant for HOAs that we’ll talk about is color palettes. Many HOA communities share common color schemes for a reason. They want the whole community to reflect a certain look. Whether that’s because they want to maximize property values or minimize personality is not something we think about. Why? Because we’re your HOA roofer and not a member of the board or a homeowner who has a stake. We simply recommend that you use the approved color palettes for your roofing project so that the finished results don’t stick out from the other homes in your HOA. Even when your home is given some freedom of color choice the HOA will still require roofing materials to be inline with the colors of the home so your options are dictated by what’s allowed. Don’t worry – we can help you match any roofing material color you need fast!

Ignoring Your Chicago HOA Guidelines Will Cost You

Now that we’ve gone over the biggest items to watch out for before, during and after your roofing project is completed, it’s time to mention one final thing. If you look closely at the bylaws for your HOA you’ll find a clause that states that any changes required due to breaking rules or ignoring guidelines must be paid for by the homeowner. That means if you choose the wrong color shingles they could force you to pay to remove them for the right color. Seriously, that’s too expensive to risk so follow the guidelines and call Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 to walk you through exactly what needs to take place for an effective and successful HOA roofing project in Chicagoland!

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Roofing By Hernandez October 14, 2021

Insurance Claim Roofing: Tips To Protect Your Property & File A Claim

Because Roofing by Hernandez is the top-rated insurance claim roofer in the Chicagoland area, we know that customers – both residential and commercial – trust us when it comes to the truth about their roofing issues. And that trust is even more important when homeowners and business owners call us for help with an insurance claim tied to their roof. These people know the insurance company is out to make a profit and that could come at their expense so we’re there to stand behind them and provide the expertise and the honesty they need to navigate the insurance claim roofing process.

To help even more than we do when called upon, we thought it would be a good idea to share some insights – some tips, if you will – into how to protect your property when you discover damage and how to file a successful roofing claim with your insurance provider. If you’d like more personalized assistance just reach out to Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 or submit a contact form and we’ll reach out to you directly!

Tips To Help You Protect Your Property & File A Successful Claim

As the premier insurance claim roofing contractor in Chicago, Roofing by Hernandez is the perfect team to give you advice on how best to proceed when you have roof damage you believe to be covered by an insurance policy. We’ve laid out the 10 tips every home or business owner should follow when it’s time to address whatever roofing issues they have with their insurance company. If you follow these closely – and call Roofing by Hernandez right away – you’ll be fine throughout the roofing insurance claim process.

Familiarize Yourself With Your Particular Insurance Policy

It might surprise you to learn that most of the information you’ll need to file a proper claim can be found right in the policy itself. But you’ll never know that if you don’t take the time to get to know your policy inside and out. You’re paying for it even when you’re not using it so the company backing your policy works for you. Put them to use and find out all the nuances of your specific policy. Many people simply look at the headlines or bullet points without going through the entire policy and its details with a fine tooth comb. We get it. It’s not an interesting read but that’s where the policy company comes in. Make them explain it to you until you’re totally comfortable and you’ll be much better off in the long run.

Be Thorough In Your Assessment Of All Roofing Damage

One of the most important steps in the insurance claim roofing process is properly identifying all the areas where damage took place – both the obvious and the not-so-obvious. This is why it’s imperative that you call the team from Roofing by Hernandez right away so that we can assist you with getting to the root of any and all problems your roofing is facing. There’s no doubt that our team will uncover things you’ll probably miss and you don’t want to leave it to the insurance company to decide what’s wrong and what’s fine without a licensed roofer agreeing with them. Otherwise you could be in serious trouble down the road and not even realize it.

Get A Free Estimate For Repair From Roofing by Hernandez

This is pretty clear to anyone who has damage to their roof but we want to frame it properly to ensure customers know they’ll need a pro onsite to get the best results from the claims process. That pro should be Roofing by Hernandez because there’s no one better in these situations that our highly skilled and experienced team. We’ve been working with insurance companies all across Chicagoland for more than a decade so we know how best to avoid the pitfalls common to the process. Plus, our services are highly rated and our commitment to your best interests in unmatched in Chicago roofing – insurance claim roofing or otherwise. We’ll provide an estimate you can be confident represents the best course of action for your home or business roofing.

Avoid Getting Multiple Estimates From Different Roofing Companies

This tip most likely surprises many people reading this but let us explain. Yes, it’s always been assumed that you should get multiple estimates from different roofing companies to find the best deal from the best contractor. And that’s true when you’re paying for the roofing yourself but when you’re working with an insurance company oftentimes you’ll simply be giving them the cheapest choice available. Think about it. If you have five estimates and four of them are close and the fifth is far cheaper then who do you think the insurance company will choose to do the work. They’ll see that cheap price and pay only that so don’t give them the chance to work you over like that. Go with one roofing company – one you can trust like Roofing by Hernandez – and give the insurance company one choice and one choice only.

Don’t Delay When It’s Time To Make Your Roofing Insurance Claim

Here we have another tip that may seem obvious to most but it’s worth repeating to make certain everyone understands how important it is to make their claim as quickly as they can after the damage has been discovered. By calling Roofing by Hernandez, you make this much easier to accomplish because you have a team of licensed experts who can walk you through each stage of the process and get you right to the point of calling your insurer to make the claim – all without hassle or cost to you. See to secure your business our team goes the extra mile not just in the roofing services we deliver but also in the customer service we deliver to all the people who come to us for help with insurance claim roofing.

Keep All Of The Roofing Claim Communications From Your Insurer

When you’re dealing with any company – be it your insurer or Roofing by Hernandez – it makes sense to keep all communications tied to the project for as long as they remain necessary. In insurance claim roofing cases, we recommend holding on to all emails, text messages, receipts, US mail or voicemails that you receive from your insurance company and the adjuster. You should also hold onto any communications from your roofing professional – hopefully Roofing by Hernandez – so you can stay on top of everything that’s going on with your claim and the repairs or replacement it’s paying for. We believe it’s always best to have a track record of activity and this ensures you have that from the start of your roofing insurance claim to its conclusion.

Remember You Don’t Work For Your Insurer. They Work For You

One thing we can’t stand at Roofing by Hernandez are horror stories we hear from customers about the way they were treated by their insurance company during a claim. That’s not how things should be since you pay their salaries. Always remember that the insurance company is your employee in these situations. They work for you, not the other way around. Don’t let them back you into a corner or accept something you know to be unfair. Stand your ground. Be fair and honest but don’t ever let them take advantage of you. Or better yet just call Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 and let us stand with you throughout the insurance claim roofing process. That way you can be sure you’ll always be treated fairly.

See If Your Insurance Policy Offers Discounts For Certain Roofing Materials

Believe it or not, some insurance companies offer discounts for customers who use certain roofing materials. Most would prefer their policyholders use the most durable and proven materials on the market so it might be wise to ask them if they have any offered discounts for roofing claims that use specific materials to complete the work. The questions and answers are free of charge and could wind up saving you money on your premiums for years to come!

Still Need Help With A Roofing Claim? Call Roofing by Hernandez Today!

There’s no other insurance claim roofing team in Chicagoland that offers what we do for residential and commercial customers – none are even close. So make the right choice for your home or business roofing by calling (312) 439-0556 and speaking with a Roofing by Hernandez professional about your particular insurance claim roofing needs. You can also submit a contact form with your information and we’ll reach out to you as quickly as possible with the answers and insights you’re looking for!

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Categories: Insurance Claim Roofing

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Roofing By Hernandez October 13, 2021

Insurance Claim Roofing: Meeting with the Insurance Adjuster

As the #1 insurance claim roofing contractor for both residential and commercial customers across Chicagoland, the team at Roofing by Hernandez is dedicated to making the insurance claim roofing process as clear and unintimidating as possible for all those who have to face it at their home or business. In our efforts to make it more transparent, we felt it was important to walk you through some tips you can use when you meet with your insurance adjuster. Of course, we recommend that you call Roofing by Hernandez just as soon as you call your insurer – if not before – but we want to help you take on the adjuster on your own terms – whether we’re there with you or not.

Here Are 7 Tips For A Productive Roofing Claim Insurance Adjuster Visit!

Why will it help a home or business owner to know what to expect or how to deal with an insurance adjuster? What can the licensed, insured and highly experienced roofing professionals tell customers to make the process easier, smoother or more productive? Quite a lot, actually, so let’s get right to it and start sharing seven tips to get you through the process successfully.

Tip #1: Don’t Be Late For The Meeting – You Scheduled It!

We know this should be an obvious thing to most adults but we also know that things can crop up at the worst possible time. That’s why we offer 24/7 emergency roofing after all. But when it comes to your insurance adjuster meeting we recommend moving heaven and earth to be there on time and ready to go through the process. We also recommend calling Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 so that we can be there with you at the appropriate time. That way you’ve got pros on your side fighting for your interests throughout the process.

Tip #2: Play An Active Role In The Insurance Adjuster Process

While we do recommend that you have our roofing professionals – the best insurance roofing claim team in Chicago – with you when you meet with the adjuster, it is vital that you stay involved in the process so that you never feel lost or out of the loop while the process is ongoing. We know that it’s easy to check out of something that can be, let’s face it, boring to the layperson but remember that it’s your home or business at stake and stay connected to what’s happening at all times. That ensures you never have a regret about the process once it’s too late to do anything about it.

Tip #3: Gather Every Bit Of Evidence You Can Lay Your Hands On

One of the most important reasons to call Roofing by Hernandez before you meet with your adjuster – aside from getting the temporary repairs you need to protect your home or business throughout the insurance claim roofing process – is to document all of the damages your roof has sustained. This is evidence you’ll use to prove the seriousness of your claim and the need for a specific settlement amount to cover the necessary work to make your property whole again. Again, the adjuster works for the insurance company ands they’re out to make a profit for their shareholders. That means you need all the evidence you can gather to get exactly what you need in terms of an insurance claim roof repair or insurance claim roof replacement.

Tip #4: Create A Damage Checklist To Go With Photographic Evidence

Once you’ve taken photographs, or better yet – let the licensed and insured pros from Roofing by Hernandez inspect the roof and its components, you’ll want to create an in-depth checklist that covers all of the damages uncovered by you or the team you’re trusting to help you. At Roofing by Hernandez, we have a custom checklist already created that we know meets with the approval of most insurance companies in Chicago so you’re best bet is to simply call (312) 439-0556 and let our team compile the checklist for you.

Tip #5: Be Prepared For A Lengthy Insurance Adjuster Visit

We’re not going to sugarcoat this for you – an adjuster visit can take some time to complete. The normal time for this type of endeavor can stretch from two hours to four and it all depends on the severity of the damage and the prep work you took care of before the insurance adjuster arrived to look over your roof. This is also why we believe having our team onsite with you during the adjuster visit is so important. We can literally save you time by guiding the adjuster to the issues and focusing their attention on the areas we already identified as the problems to address. We’re the roofing experts and the adjuster can use all the help they can get to get it right.

Tip #6: Be Polite, Be Agreeable, Be Firm. Don’t Be Combative

No matter how the adjuster appears to you, no matter how rude they seem it will do you no favors to be combative with them. They’re people too and if you push them hard enough they might make it difficult for you to get the claim amount you require to set your home or business roof back to rights. You don’t have to take abuse or anything along those lines but treat them with respect. You can be firm and stand your ground if you believe you have to but don’t start an argument that you can’t win – especially when the adjuster is the one holding the keys to your roofing insurance claim. Better yet, just avoid the possibility of things going sour by having Roofing by Hernandez onsite to deal with them for you.

Tip #7: Be Honest & Forthright With Your Insurance Adjuster

We know that 99.9% of people are honest when they deal with companies but sometimes it can be enticing to try to add pre-existing issues with your roofing to your insurance claim in the hopes that the insurance company will just pay it without blinking. But we remind you that while it may seem like a good idea it’s actually against the law to defraud the insurance company during a claim so think about that carefully when you file your claim with your particular insurance provider. We stress it’s never worth it to try to game the system so play it safe and call Roofing by Hernandez to help you make the most of a bad situation!

Need Experts On Your Side When Filing A Roofing Insurance Claim?

Roofing by Hernandez is the top-rated insurance claim roofing contractor in Chicagoland offering world-class service to both residential and commercial customers – any insurance provider, any kind of damage. You can get an absolutely free consultation along with all the answers and information you’ll need to make a successful insurance claim with no obligation or pressure. Just pick up the phone and call (312) 439-0556 or submit a contact form to get started!

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Categories: Insurance Claim Roofing

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Roofing By Hernandez October 13, 2021

What To Do When You Have A Roofing Insurance Claim

If you’re a homeowner or commercial property owner in the Chicagoland area with a roofing issue you believe to be covered by your insurance policy then what do you do? What steps do you have to take to get the insurance claim roofing you need – and the money to pay for it – in a timely manner? With so many questions, you need expert assistance right away and you can get it from the licensed, insured and experienced insurance claim roofing professionals from Roofing by Hernandez. Our expert team has decades of experience helping property owners just like you get the insurance claim roofing services they need so you can count on us for the right information and recommendations all year round.

Speaking of information, let’s talk about what you’ll need to do when you believe you have a roofing insurance claim. As the process is pretty similar across Chicago-area insurance companies, we thought it would be a good idea to provide a layout of what you should do in order after you discover your roofing issue. Think of these as best practices you can follow to make the best of a bad situation. After all, no one wants to deal with an insurance claim but it’s easier when you work with Roofing by Hernandez from start to finish.

Best Practices To Follow When Making A Roofing Insurance Claim

Okay, let’s run through exactly what a home or business owner should do when they believe they have a legitimate roofing claim to pursue with their insurance carrier. As stated previously, there may be slight discrepancies in your insurance company’s processes or timelines but if you follow these recommendations you should make short work of the process and get the settlement check to get the necessary roof repair or replacement you need. You can always call Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 and let us help you with everything – including paperwork and meeting with the adjuster!

Now back to the best practices to follow that we promised when filing a roofing insurance claim with your insurance company. While not all you need to consider, these should help you avoid the pitfalls common to the claims process. These best practices include:

You Need To Get In Touch With Your Insurer As Soon As Possible

Roofing issues that require claims can run the gamut – from simple roof repairs to full-blown roof replacement. In some of these circumstances, your residential or commercial property may not be safe so you may have to evacuate. So getting in touch with your insurance company as soon as it’s safely possible to do so is vital to getting the process started. You can make contact with them in whatever way is convenient for you but make contact nonetheless as quickly as you can. They’ll ask you to provide your name, your policy number, the location of the claim, your contact information and a secondary contact in case they can’t reach you. Have all this available so you’re not at a loss when they ask you for answers.

You can also call on Roofing by Hernandez when you’ve touched base with your insurer or even before if you want our help to ensure your safety or security prior to the insurance company coming through for you. Oftentimes we’re actually faster than they are to respond to our insurance claim roofing customers and we never leave them in a compromising position.

Have Temporary Repairs Performed By Roofing By Hernandez Pros

Having contacted your insurance company – and hopefully Roofing by Hernandez as well – you’ll want to schedule the adjuster visit for as soon as humanly possible. The fact is that the longer it takes for that step to be completed the longer you’ll be waiting for the check to pay for your insurance claim roofing project. And you don’t want to be kept waiting. Try to ensure they come out to your property immediately and barring that soon after. In the interim, you’ll want Roofing by Hernandez there to perform any necessary short-term repairs so your home or business doesn’t suffer further damage.

It’s important to note that many times insurance companies will expect the customer to pay for the temporary repairs and be reimbursed through the claims process. That means you need to save every receipt and invoice attached to that work for when it’s time for the insurance company to pay the bills.

Don’t Forget To Fill Out Roofing Insurance Claim Forms Right Away

One of the most important best practices to follow when filing an insurance claim about your roof is being quick with forms. There’s nothing worse than delays when you’re trying to get your residential or commercial roofing claim paid out and nothing causes more delays in Chicagoland than missed or incomplete paperwork. Our best advice – well, aside from just calling our insurance claim roofing team and letting them help you ensure every single form is filled out to the letter – is to never put off a single form for any reason whatsoever. Treat them like the deed to your property and give them your full attention from the moment you receive them to the moment you turn them in.

You’re not alone when it comes to insurance claim roofing forms. With decades of experience working with every major insurance carrier in Chicagoland, Roofing by Hernandez pros are ready, willing and able to walk you through all the forms your particular insurer will expect and how best to complete them!

Photographic Evidence Is A Key Element In Insurance Roofing Claims

As we discussed above, you’re going to want to have a licensed, reputable roofing contractor on your side during the insurance claim roofing process – for an abundance of reasons. None more important than our help with temporary repairs you’ll need to secure your home or business roofing until the adjuster arrives and the claim is processed. But it’s extremely important that whoever helps you with your temporary repairs takes enough photographic evidence of the problems to convince the insurance adjuster of the seriousness of your claim. Document everything, be redundant, be thorough because it could mean the difference in what you need and what they decide to give you.

Roofing by Hernandez can help you with this best practice as we have the experience to know what to look for, the technology to capture the right imagers and the reputation that gives the adjuster firm belief in what we present. That’s why we’re the #1 insurance claim roofing contractor in all Chicagoland!

Sometimes The First Insurance Check Isn’t For The Full Claim Amount

The final insurance claim roofing best practice we want to discuss is less a best practice and more a forewarning. You see many insurance companies have a two-step or three-step payment process when it comes to roofing claims. In that approach, the first check you receive is what’s considered an “advance” on your claim. This can be used to start repairs or replacement and does not represent all the monies you’ll receive for your roofing needs. We like to warn customers about this because it can be quite a shock to expect a sizable check and not receive that in the mail. Don’t worry, you’ll get the full claim amount in a second or third payment and your roofing company – Roofing by Hernandez – understands how the process works.

One more thing about this – sometimes the insurance adjuster may try to give you a settlement onsite without any processing. While this may seem like a good plan it can backfire if more damage is discovered after they leave because you may have to reopen the original claim at a later date and that’s never an enjoyable experience for property owners.

Remember You’re Not Alone When You Have A Roofing Insurance Claim!

Get the absolute best insurance claim roofing services available in Chicagoland from a five-star rated roofing contractors – Roofing by Hernandez. With the experience and expertise to help you get through the roofing claims process without headaches or regrets, we’re the right team for all your insurance claim roofing needs and we’ll be there for you from the first call you make to (312) 439-0556 to the final inspection of your finished roof repair or replacement. Don’t delay – follow our best practices and make the call today!

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Categories: A Roofing Insurance Claim

By:
Roofing By Hernandez October 13, 2021

Chicago Insurance Claim Roofing Process: Step-By-Step

At Roofing by Hernandez, we understand that no one ever wants to have to file a claim on their insurance – no matter what the reason. Every Chicago-area homeowner or business owner has heard a horror story about trying to get their roofing insurance claim filed and processed in a timely manner. And no matter what insurer you work with, you’re bound to experience bumps along the way to a successful roofing insurance claim – that is unless you decide to go with Roofing by Hernandez from the very start. We can help you avoid the insurance claim pitfalls and get your claim approved faster than if you go it alone. Plus, we make sure your property doesn’t suffer any further damage as the process plays out!

To make it as easy as possible for residential and commercial customers with roofing insurance claims to get the help they need from the best insurance claim roofing team in the business, and to ensure that anyone who calls us for insurance claim roofing assistance understands our process, we’ve laid out what you can expect when you call our team in 6 easy steps.

Step #1: Reach Out To Roofing By Hernandez

Of course, the very first step in our process is the call or contact form from a customer. Whether residential or commercial, the process is exactly the same so it doesn’t matter what type of property it happens to be. This is where we discuss with the customer what’s happened, find the best time for a visit from our team and answer any and all questions they may have about our pricing, our reputation, our status in the industry, our licensing and insurance policies and more.

Step #2: Our Team Arrives For A Roof Inspection

Before we do anything else, we have to find out exactly what we’re dealing with when it comes to your roofing and that requires a thorough roof inspection. Our highly skilled team will first talk with you about what they’re going to do and answer whatever questions you may have about the roof inspection process. Then they’ll get up on the roof and take a detailed look at the damage in order to compile the facts for both your insurance adjuster and our insurance claim roof repair and replacement team. In short, this is where we start to build our fact-based presentation for the insurance company and their adjuster.

Step #3: Short-Term Repairs To Stem Any Damage

The absolute worst part of a roof insurance claim – whether it’s a residential or commercial insurance policy – is the time it takes the insurer to handle what they have to in order to pay the claim. While this is dragging on home or business owners still have a damaged roof that needs to be addressed to make it through the process without further damage. Roofing by Hernandez will take care of these preliminary repairs and keep the receipts so that they can be shared with the insurance company as part of the claim. The home or business owner will have to pay for this work before the claim is paid in most cases but Roofing by Hernandez can help with affordable temporary insurance claim roof repair services.

Step #4: It’s Now Time To File Your Insurance Claim

Okay, the Roofing by Hernandez insurance claim roofing team has visited the customer’s residential or commercial property and performed an in-depth roof inspection to identify all the problems the insurance claim will have to address. The roofing team has performed any necessary roof repairs to tide the customer over as the roofing claims process is underway. Now it’s time to use the inspection report we provide to file the claim with the customer’s insurance company. That begins by calling or filing the claim online and we’ll be there throughout to offer assistance, photographic evidence and statements of fact to the insurance company when required. This is also when the insurance company will schedule the visit from the insurance adjuster and Roofing by Hernandez will be there too to walk them through what we uncovered.

Step #5: Our Team Provides An Estimate To Release Claim

Once the insurance roofing claim team has met with thew adjuster to explain our findings, the insurance company will want an estimate for the recommended solution from a licensed roofing contractor and since Roofing by Hernandez is already on the case we’ll take care of this step in the process for our customer. All they have to do is accept the funds from their insurer and await the best results in Chicago insurance claim roofing from Roofing by Hernandez. Remember, if you have a mortgage then your lender will have to endorse the claim check before it can be used to pay for the insurance claim roof repair or replacement from Roofing by Hernandez.

Step #6: We Take Care Of All The Insurance Claim Roofing Work

The final step in our insurance claim roofing process is the labor involved in delivering the world-class roof repair or replacement that our residential or commercial customer requires. Our fully licensed and insured team will set to work immediately and go the extra mile to see you satisfied after the experience you’ve been through. After all, we’ve been there with you from day one and we know what you’ve had to do to get the claim approved by your insurance provider. The least we can do is provide you with the finest roofing services available in Chicagoland using the best products and materials in the industry!

Call To Get The Best Insurance Claim Roofing Services In Chicagoland!

No other roofing contractor in the Chicago area can match what we offer when it comes to residential and commercial insurance claim roofing services – no matter how hard you look. Our 6-step process delivers results without the stress you might expect when dealing with your insurance company and the initial consultations are free of charge so there’s no reason not to make the call to (312) 439-0556 today. Can’t make the call but still want answers or assistance? Just submit a contact form, and we’ll provide whatever you need as fast as we can. That’s what you get when you work with the best in the business and when it comes to insurance claim roofing that means only one team – Roofing by Hernandez!

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Roofing By Hernandez August 26, 2021

HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups

HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups

No matter where you go in and around Chicago, homeowner’s associations and condo associations abound. In fact, if you own a home on the Northwest Side there’s a good chance you’re an active member of a condo association due to the high number of multiunit buildings in the area. And that’s where Roofing by Hernandez comes into play. Why, you ask? Because we specialize in working with condo association Boards and Presidents on roofing services of all kinds. One particular service we offer is the reason for this article – HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups.

With special assessments and condo association issues being mentioned frequently lately, it’s a good time to discuss why it’s so important to have an experienced, knowledgeable roofing professional check your roofing regularly to spot any issues long before they become too big to mitigate easily. Again, that’s what our HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups service is aimed at – keeping your structure healthy, your roof strong and your association members confident in their biggest investment.

What Exactly Is Included In HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups?

When you call Roofing by Hernandez to schedule a Roof Check for Associations visit from our top-rated team (we’re five star rated on Google!), you’re getting a high-level overview of the state of your roof system. It all starts with a detailed roof inspection performed by our licensed and insured professionals. It’s there that we uncover all the secrets your roofing is trying to hide and compile our findings into a report we communicate directly to you. Think of it like a mixture of the roof maintenance process and the roof repair process and you’ll have a very good idea of what’s instore when you make an appointment.

The HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups service from Roofing by Hernandez offers real insight into your structure’s roofing – whether it’s a standalone home or the roof of a multiunit building. You can expect information on all of the following:

Install up to 2 roof patches that will cover up to 100 sq ft. (Modified Bitumen)
Apply rubberized caulking around skylights
Will install a compression bar around chimney flashing
Install modified bitumen membrane counter flashings on roof penetrations
- Roof vents, furnace vents, plumbing, and lead stacks
Apply rubberized caulking around compression and termination bars
Apply rubberized caulking around chimney flashing
Apply rubberized caulking on roof penetrations
- Vent stacks, air conditioning, a/c coils, and electric conduits
Clean gutters free of debris
Install a gutter strainer inside each downspout opening up to 12 in
Install up to 12 gutter hangers where needed
Grind down up to 100 sq ft of tuck points and inner parapet walls where needed to
Seal all clay copings that sit on parapet walls with either cement or asphalt roof cement depending on what is cohesive to what is currently installed
If building has mental copings we will clean seams and re-caulk with rubberized caulking
Clean roof free of debris limited to 30 minutes of clean ups
- Clean ups usually consist of leaves, branches, bottles, old roofing material, and antennas that are no longer being used.

Why Are HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups So Important?

For starters, roof checks are important in any setting as they give you – the homeowner – powerful information about one of the costliest elements of your home or condo building’s construction. Roofing can be expensive – especially when big ticket repairs or replacement issues crop up. That’s the first reason that HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups are so important. They make sure you never get blindsided by an unexpected roof problem and have to go to the membership for a special assessment. The HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups service from Roofing by Hernandez is inexpensive, minimally intrusive and ultimately effective. Those are reasons #2, #3 and #4 to give us a call when you’re ready to learn more.

How Does A Roof Check For Association Visit Play Out?

Just as with any service offered by Roofing by Hernandez, it all begins when you call us to schedule an appointment with our highly-rated team. During that call, you’ll speak directly with a knowledgeable roofing professional who will be happy to explain the entire process from start to finish. Assuming our answers and pricing meet with your approval, we’ll set the perfect time for our team to arrive at your home or condo building.

Once onsite, we’ll again discuss the project with you to ensure you’re 100% comfortable with the process and the access we’ll need to do the job right. After that, we don’t mess around. Our staff will get up on the roof and begin the necessary inspection steps to find out what’s going on with your roof.

How Do I Get Started With Your Roof Check For Association Service?

As a member of an Association, you and the other members of the board have to agree on everything. That’s what bylaws are all about. At Roofing by Hernandez, we understand that and the need to have everyone onboard for necessary services aimed at improving or repairing common elements or even your own property. It’s that understanding of what Associations require – be they homeowner’s associations or condo associations throughout the city of Chicago. Our impeccable customer service and unbeatable attention to detail make us the ideal choice for all your condo association and HOA roofing needs.

To get started with a Roof Check for Associations visit, all you have to do is pick up the phone and make the call to Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556. Our highly-skilled and dedicated team will help you find the right time for our visit and explain everything about what separates us from all the other roofers in the Chicagoland area. Don’t delay another moment – get the finest roofing in town for your condo association or HOA with just one call or contact form today!

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Categories: HOA & Condo Association Flat Roof Tune-Ups

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Roofing By Hernandez August 26, 2021

Flat Roof Repairs: Roof Tune-Ups

Flat Roof Repairs: Roof Tune-Ups

Chicago has flat roofs everywhere you look so it should come as no surprise that there are just as many roofing companies out there promising cheap roof repairs that will stand up to Chicagoland weather. But does that really solve your problem as a flat roof owner? Doesn’t it just offer a bad-aid to the problem that will have to be reapplied again and again? What if there was a way to limit that type of recurring cost and lengthen the actual functional lifetime of your flat roofing system – no matter what exact type it happens to be?

Well, you’re in luck because Roofing by Hernandez offers just the solution you’ve been looking for with our Flat Roof Tune Up service. This is the perfect maintenance and mitigation service for both residential and commercial flat roof customers as it hits checks every box your flat roof requires for a long, low-cost-to-own lifespan. And that’s what every property owner wants, right? That’s what we deliver.

So, What Is A Flat Roof Tune-Up From Roofing By Hernandez?

That’s a great question and one only the experts at Roofing by Hernandez can explain properly once they visit your property. But we can give you an overview of what’s involved once you sign up for a flat roof tune-up from our licensed and insured professionals. Let’s start with an outline of each of the steps we include and then discuss them further so you have a better idea of how they impact your flat roof for the better. Our flat roof tune-up service is basically the following steps with some changes based on your individual roof characteristics and needs:

Install up to 2 roof patches that will cover up to 100 sq ft. (Modified Bitumen)
Apply rubberized caulking around skylights.
Will install a compression bar around chimney flashing.
Install modified bitumen membrane counter flashings on roof penetrations.
- Roof vents, furnace vents, plumbing, and lead stacks
Apply rubberized caulking around compression and termination bars.
Apply rubberized caulking around chimney flashing.
Apply rubberized caulking on roof penetrations.
- Vent stacks, air conditioning, a/c coils, and electric conduits
Clean gutters free of debris.
Install a gutter strainer inside each downspout opening up to 12in.
Install up to 12 gutter hangers where needed.
Grind down up to 100 sq ft of tuck points and inner parapet walls where needed.
Seal all clay copings that sit on parapet walls with either cement or asphalt roof cement depending on what is cohesive to what is currently installed.
If building has metal copings we will clean seams and re-caulk with rubberized caulking.
Clean roof of debris limited to 30 minutes of clean up.
- Clean ups usually consist of leaves, branches, bottles, old roofing material, and antennae that are no longer being used.

It All Starts With A Thorough Flat Roof Inspection From Our Team

Of course, any good roofing service will include an inspection and our flat roof tune-up service is no different. Our highly-skilled and experienced roofing professionals will take the time to get to know your roof through a thorough roof inspection – the better to provide exactly the tune-up roofing services your flat roof needs. And rest assured, this isn’t just a quick walk across the roofing for show. No, the Roofing by Hernandez team treats your flat roof like their own and goes in-depth to ensure nothing is missed, overlooked or left to chance. That’s what you should expect from a family-owned and operated five-star roofing team!

Now Our Team Will Check All Of The Rooftop Flashing Elements

Flat roofing relies on a lot of flashing to ensure moisture doesn’t make its way into the decking and cause problems for the home or business owner. In short, it works hard for you year-round and deserves some attention. And the flat roof tune-up team from Roofing by Hernandez gives it what it needs and more. We take the time to check all of the flashing around the entire flat roof to make 100% certain that there are no issues. If there are, we don’t dawdle or walk away. No, we address it immediately so that the minor issue we found never has the chance to become a headache for our customer. Again, this is not your ordinary roofing company. This is Roofing by Hernandez – where you matter more than just the costs of doing business.

Your Flat Roof Has A Lot Of Projections. We Check Them All!

We know you might be thinking, “what are they talking about?” but bear with us. When we say projections, we’re referring to anything that sticks up through the flat roofing panels that make up your roofing system. This means your skylights, your HVAC ducts, your bathroom vents, your HVAC system itself and even more depending on your specific structure and its rooftop elements. The pros from Roofing by Hernandez – pros who bring decades of flat roofing experience to the task – pay special attention to these projections to ensure there are tight seams around all of them. After all, these are basically holes in your roofing system that must be plugged effectively to ensure damage doesn’t occur where it’s tough to spot. Don’t worry though – we’ll make sure you’re in good shape as that’s what our flat roof tune-up is for!

Time to Remove Any Debris That Could Be Flat Roof Hiding Problems

Though we’re discussing this at this stage of the process, it may be handled right before or after the roof inspection – depending on the debris and dirt present. If it’s a mess up there then our team will take the time to clean it up prior to performing our inspection of the rooftop elements and materials to ensure we see everything we need to see relating to the condition of your roof. Cracks and splits may be hidden underneath any dirt and debris and those are too important to miss when inspecting a flat roof system because they, almost more than any other roofing system available, rely completely on each panel doing its job in concert with the others. This is how the flat roof barrier is formed and if it has even one defect then the whole system is compromised. Never fear, our flat roof tune-up will clean away the dirt and debris to get right to the heart of your flat roofing issues.

Flat Roofs Are All About Seams & Flat Roof Tune-Ups Address Them

You know what really sets a flat roof tune-up apart from all other flat roofing services in Chicagoland? It’s proactive. You’re not waiting for something to go wrong and hoping for the best when the bill comes. No, you’re taking control of your roofing upkeep costs and keeping them to a minimum by beating issues to the punch. Seriously, this service is roof owner empowerment. It gives you – the property owner – a say in what happens to your roof over both the short and long-term. Wouldn’t that be incredible? To know for a fact that your roof is in good shape and will remain that way and all for less than you’d expect to pay for a flat roof repair anyway? That’s what a flat roof tune-up from Roofing by Hernandez offers where your seams are just a piece of the puzzle – an important one for sure!

Now That The Work Is Done It’s Time For A Proven Flat Roof Sealant

Finally, after everything else has been done and our top-rated team is satisfied with the results then we’ll move to the last step in the flat roof tune-up process – the application of an industry-leading sealant. This is done to deliver protection to the work completed and the roofing material as a whole. While not permanent – as this coating will need to be redone during your next flat roof tune-up, this coating helps to ensure your roofing is in peak condition from the moment we leave until the next time we visit for another flat roof tune-up. On that note, we recommend calling at least twice a year to ensure that all is well with your flat roofing. Think of it as a low-cost way to stay ahead of the curve and out of big-ticket roofing shopping for good.

You’re Just A Phone Call Away From A Flat Roof Tune-Up

After everything you’ve read and the experiences you’ve had to date owning a flat roof, don’t you think it’d be a good idea to call Roofing by Hernandez at (312) 439-0556 to learn more about our flat roof tune-up service? We do and we think you’ll agree after you hear all the many benefits for your residential or commercial flat roof. Just think about how incredible it will be to know exactly what’s going on with your flat roofing from month to month, year to year. How empowering it will be to take control of roofing costs from here on out – no more surprise roof repairs, no more roof replacement nightmares coming out of the blue. Just the peace of mind that comes knowing Roofing by Hernandez is on the job with flat roof tune-ups schedule regularly. Make the call or use our contact form to schedule a free estimate visit today!

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