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Note 124.4                 Boards vs plywood for roof                    4 of 10
LATOUR::PERKINS                                       6 lines  10-APR-1986 13:04
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    re .0
    Give Fred Noel of Noel Construction a call.  I've seen his work
    and he's very good.  I have him do all my major work.
    
    Steve
    

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Note 1004.3                       SLATE ROOFER                            3 of 4
FLUNKY::PAL "Paul Lemaire"                           25 lines  17-APR-1987 11:20
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    You could try Melanson Roofing out of Keene NH.  They will be repairing
    my slate roof sometime in the next few months (I contracted with them
    last September).  It's not that they are unreliable...they are just
    very busy.  I was told upfront that they probably couldn't do it
    in 1986.  They do mostly commercial work and they are NOT CHEAP.

    For $4000 they are going to:
	- Replace all broken slates (about 50)
	- Reflash all valleys with copper. They are going to remove the
	  adjacent slates, place the copper, and restore the slates over
	  the copper.  I had two estimates for this roof job in the $1200
	  range; those roofers were going to put fiberglass cloth over
	  the existing flashing and apply mastic.  I don't believe they
	  were going to move the slates; so they would rely on the goop
	  to maintain the integrity of the valley.
	- Apply copper caps to all hips and ridges.
	- Reflash the chimney and plumbing vent pipe.
	- Preserve my copper finial! (my main roof is a square hip)

    It seems like a lot of money but it would cost me that much to have
    the slate removed and install asphalt (I'm not going to spend my
    vacation on my roof, thank you).  The slate, if properly cared for,
    will last another 50 years.  Besides, I like the looks of slate and green
    copper flashing.

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MILVAX::SOTTILE                                       4 lines   7-MAY-1987 15:59
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    look into new england construction
    
    in sudbury. he does excellent work.

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Note 1495.3                   Roof leaks at chimney                       3 of 3
ERLANG::BLACK                                        18 lines  11-SEP-1987 10:02
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    Well, for the record, here is what happened.
    
    I called ACTION roofing (in Lowell) on Tuesday, and spoke to an
    answering service.  The guy called back!  He came out on wednesday
    and gave me an estimate for $180 to fix the leak. He said that we
    didn't need a cricket, but just a decent job done withthe flashing.
    
    He also quoted me $135 to do the rain diverter, which is an 8' long
    peice of heavy gauge alluminum L section.
    
    Before I moved to mass, I used to try and get three estinates. 
    Now I'm pleased that I can get one.  So we told the guy to go ahead...
    
    Now the shocker -- he did the work yesterday morning (Thursday)!  
    That's ACTION ROOFING!  I'll let you know what happedns when it rains!
                                 
    	Andrew
    

 A very strong recommendation for:

  Lincoln Metcalf Inc
   PO Box 318
   Pepperell, MA 01463
   617-433-6982 (call after 5:30)


 The roof on our house in Groton, MA was in bad shape.  It had several leaks
  and serious problems with ice dams.


 We had them do the following:

  o Strip off the old shingles

  o Put down 6' of water/ice barrier

  o Install new shingles, drip edge, and chimney flashing

  o Install ridge vent

 
 When Lincoln came to do an estimate, he went over the various options
 with us and explained the costs/benefits of each one.  He impressed us
 as a very honest person who was very interested in customer satisfaction.


 They showed up on the promised date with a crew of 5 and had all the work
  finished in a day and a half.  They did a really nice job, used top
  quality materials, and cleaned up after themselves.  While not the
  lowest of the estimates  we got, we felt the price was very reasonable
  given the quality of work and materials.

 Before sending us the final bill, he stopped by to make sure that we
 were happy with the work that was done.

 Tell Lincoln that I sent you.

   Joe Marconis

			Guaranteed Roofing
			21 Terrace Hall Avenue
			Burlington, Mass. 01803

			Byron Lohnes
			272-9447

				***

	After 3 estimates, his was mid-range, and he did an excellent
	job. He started a day earlier than expected, and completed the 
	job in 2 days. The roof was stripped, papered, and then covered 
	with 14 squares. Metal drip edges were installed and the flashing
	was replaced/added where needed. The total cost was $2200 - that's
	$1.57/sq. ft. (If one or two boards on the roof need replacing he 
	will do it at no extra charge.)

	He has a very professional crew with him (no loud noise/radios
	or foul language). He cleaned up the yard at the end of each day 
	then raked around the foundation of the house and swept the driveway 
	on completion of the job.
	
	He also does small framing and room additions.	

    I took the advice of a couple of people in Note 823 and contracted
    Assabet Roofing, Hudson, Mass.  They came in under three other
    contractors and did an excellent job.  Re-roofed over the existing
    layer of shingles and you can't tell there's two layers.  Did a
    split-entry ranch roof in one day.

    
    Steve,
    
    Go with Guiliano Brothers or Pat Cornielius  both are good and
    reliable.
    
    Cal.
    

    
    You might try 
    	Stack and Hughes
    	40 Andrews Street
    	Lowell, MA  
    	508-452-2218
    
    They also do chimney work, so when they put in my
    chimney they re-roofed a section about 10x30 on a hip
    roof...did  a good job.  They have been in business
    30 (?) years...Mr. Hughes has pretty much turned
    the business over to his daughter--Pat--but many of
    the crew have been around a LONG time!  
    I would imagine they would travel to Nashua...but don't
    know for sure.
    
    deb
    

    B&T roofing, out of Manchester N.H., is one of the best around.
    I know they travel into Mass and Maine also.  Give them a call
    for a comparison at 603-622-2629.
    
    
    
    
    Dave

Here's another recommendation for Action Roofing in Lowell, Ma. They are
a father and son team with some helpers.

The main roof had some water seepage problem along the rakes and chimney. 
Also, I was reframing an addition (the den) changing a shed roof to a gable 
roof. The rafters and ceiling joists in the den were all rotted from the 
leaking roof. I called them one evening and the guy said he'll be there within 
the hour to take a look. Bill came out and looked things over, asked what the
problems were and what I needed done. He said the main roof was fine, it 
just needed some rake flashing to stop the seepage and the chimney recaulked.
He gave some great ideas about my reframing job. I spent about an hour talking 
with him. They came back the following week and did a great job. Put down 
rubber, tar paper, drip edge, vents and shingles on the den roof and re-sealed
both chimeys and reflashed the one chimney. It's all dry now.

On the other hand, I also called Guaranteed Roofing from Burlington for
a bid. He said flat out I needed a new roof. When we talked specifics
about re-step-flashing the chimney, he said that he was not a mason and
that I would have to do that myself!! That's why I was calling him in the
first place. I have no mason experience, but I can bang nails.

    Re .23
    
    We recently had gutters installed about 1-1/2 months ago by
    Marlboro Seamless Gutters.  The owner, Joe Bovaconti, is quite
    accommodating (former IBM'er).  They were quite easy to deal
    with and did a good job for a reasonable price.
    
    Their number is 508/481-8400.
    
    Evelyn

    Re .24
    
    Based on the positive recommendations in this file for Marlboro
    Seamless Gutters, I recently had the owner, Joe Bovaconti, out for an
    estimate.   Be forewarned that he does not haul away the old gutters
    but slices them up into "one foot pieces" for you.  Since my town dump
    will not accept exterior construction debris and I can't think of an
    imaginative reuse for the @#$% things, I'm looking at other
    contractors.
    
    Had one out today who not only came in with a lower bid but has no
    problem removing the old stuff.
    
    	Marlene

    re .27
    
    Also try Wachusett Seamless. They are in Hubbardston. They installed
    seamless gutters and downspouts on my house in my choice of color.
    They did a great job and the price was very resonable. I don't know
    what their radius of service is. They were there when they said
    they would be and the quality of their work was very good.

    Giuliano Bros in Milford, Mass did excellent roofing work for me! They
    weren't the cheapest, but were only slightly more expensive than others
    who quoted the job.  Their only work is ROOFING, it's not one of the 15
    types of work that other outfits can do for you.
    High reccommendations!  


    Steve Johnson

    Looking for someone to repair slate roof on three-decker in Worcester,
    MA.  House is 70+ years old.  Currently there appear to be 4 cracks (at
    least that's as much as we can see by the stains on the ceilings!!)
    Current repair person only guarantees for 2 years, and exactly at the
    2-year mark his repairs begin leaking (how do they do that??).  Would
    like someone who is an expert with slate, who will inspect and repair
    ALL cracks at the same time, and who guarantees work for at least 3
    years : ).
    
    Sarah
    

    I enthusiasticly recommend High Point Siding for anyone on Cape Cod and
    the South Shore as far up and including Boston.  High Point does both
    roofing and siding, including Rubber roofs.  I had them put on cedar
    clapboards, a new roof and 3 rubber roofs.  The work is done perfectly
    David Burke the owner is there working with his crew all the time, he
    insists that things are done right.  He does the little extra things
    that make the differance between a job done and a job done right.  He
    cares about his work and his reputation.  His prices are very
    reasonable.  
    
    David Burke 
    High Point Siding
    93 Route 130
    Forestdale, MA  02644
    (508) 477-6436
    
    

	We need a flat roof replaced on our house in Pepperell (and
	while we're at it, the gutters are in pretty bad shape too).
	I saw the two-year-old note for Lincoln Metcalf and will contact
	them, but want to get a couple of estimates (I don't have
	a good feel for how much it should cost). Send mail to
	GOSOX::RYAN for any reviews too candid for the conference...

	Mike

I'm looking for a roofer for a property in Nashua, NH.  Anybody have any
recommendations?  Can anyone tell me what roofers in southern NH are getting
per square these days?

-Thanks
Bob

Re: .19

I just got quotes from two roofers in Nashua, either of whom I'd be comfortable
in hiring.  One is Apex Roofing; the owner, Don Gagne, has done some minor
work for me before and I like his dedication to the job.  Others have 
recommended him.  He also is priced low.  The other is "Chick" Beaulieau,
which is a larger operation.  I haven't yet decided which bid to accept.

			Steve

    
              I NEED TO HAVE MY ROOF DONE OVER FROM SCRATCH. IT'S
    
    NOT LEAKING BUT IT HAS THREE LAYERS ON IT ALREADY AND SOME OF
    
    THE TILES ARE FALLING OFF ON STORMY AND WINDY DAYS. THE ROOF
    
    IS STEEP AND HIGH SO I CAN'T DO IT MY SELF. IF ANYONE HAS HAD
    
    ANY WORK DONE AND HAS REFERENCES IT WILL BE APPRECIATED. 
    
    
    THANKS,
        
         ANDY
    SEND MAILS MPGS::CRUZ
    
    

    Try Fred Noel of Noels Construction in Hudson NH.  He's done work for
    my mother and has done a very good job.  Sorry I don't have his phone
    number.
    
    Steve

    Is Noel's Construction still around?  I can't find it in either the
    1990 or the 1987/88 phone book.
    
    Burns
    

    I need a recommendation for a seamless aluminum gutter contractor.  The
    gutter is for the 50' perimeter of my front porch roof. I want the gutter
    to look as much like wood as possible -- with no visible hardware or
    clips, and minimal rivets, etc. at the corners. I assume that I need
    the heavier gauge (.028) aluminum.  Any contractor suggestions?  
    
    The contractor must serve the Maynard area.                    
    
    Thanks,
    Joe 
    

    re: .15
    
    Try Wachusett Seamless. I think they are from the Leominster/Sterling
    area. They did mine and they look great. The price was very good.

    
    Hi all ...
    
    I need a roof done *ASAP*, and I don't think I can get this one done on
    my own (hip roof and somewhat steep), so I need recommendations.
    I'm looking to have the whole thing torn off, replace rotted wood,
    shingle and flash and ridge vent.  Both a Reasonable price and 
    quality work are important to me.
    
    The following areas are definitely local to me:
    
    1. Gardner Area (Winchendon/Athol/Templeton/Hubarston)
    
    2. Fitchburg/Leominster area
    
    3. Ringe/New Ipswich NH area
                     
    If you don't want to enter a note send me mail at regent::mersereau.
    Both positive and negative comments are welcome.
    
    

    Hi,
    
    I need a roofer for my cottage in Hampton Beach, NH
    
    Does anyone have any suggestions?
    
    Thanks.
    
    Mary Jane

I highly recommend Chick Beaulieu Inc. in Nashua, NH, as contractors for
roofing and gutters.  Of the contractors I called, they responded quickly
with a professional written quote, and the price was competitive with other
contractors.  The work was done on schedule and the few problems we had with
the work were quickly corrected without argument.

One thing I liked about dealing with this firm, and Dan Poirier, the general
manager, was that they handled all the details.  The job included some
carpentry work (adding overhang to two dormers, installing shadow boards
and installing ridge and soffitt vents), and this was all detailed in the
quote.  Unlike some smaller contractors, Beaulieu has enough staff available
to get the job done on time, even with unforseen circumstances such as
one of the roofers falling ill during the job.  Yes, they do subcontract
some of the work, but they guarantee the work for two years and insisted
on the highest quality.  And the results were very nice indeed.

Beaulieu also installs replacement windows and does siding.

Their phone number is 603-883-5822.

    Another nod for Chick Beaulieu.
    
    My grandparents contracted with a local firm last year to install an 
    addition to accomodate a new and enlarged bathroom and kitchen, new 
    roofing, new windows, and vinyl siding. The company they hired did an 
    awful job, took twice as long as they said they would, charged twice 
    the estimate, ordered the wrong materials, you name it -- whatever they 
    could have messed up, they did. In any event, my grandparents finally 
    got fed up and fired them and hired Chick Beaulieu to come in and finish 
    the job. The crew was in and out in no time and everything was done 
    according to their wishes and the estimate. And their new kitchen and
    bath look great.
    
    Mike            

    Roofer Needed North of Worcester - Holden, Ma.
    
    Appears that the job of roofing 3+ years ago, was with faulty
    materials.  I am looking for a reliable, reputable roofer to
    explain alternatives and stand behind their workmanship.
    
    thanks

roofer needed for leominster area

I have a leak that has just re-occured after being 'fixed' for the summer.

I prefere to have it done properly if it doesn't cost too much... or until dec
 stock goes back up.  any suggestions? you can write me directly at ramoth::



the roof has a steep pitched shingled part (can you tell I'm not 'experienced
 at this?) and a slight 20-30 degree 'rolled' roof part.  My sister advises
me to use a roofing cement along the seams where they join,  and a roof 'coat'?
to cover the whole roof.  Is this worth trying on my own?  the shingled part
appears to be realtively new & in good shape.  Except that the chimney needs 
to be 're-flashed' (?).

any advise?

mary

> My sister advises...a roof 'coat'? to cover the whole roof. 
      
      With apologies to you sister...
      
      Covering  the  entire  roof with roofing tar or similar sealer may
      fix the leak, but the fix will  probably  be  temporary,  possibly
      very  temporary.   What  coating the whole roof WILL do is make it
      MUCH more difficult for a roofer to find the problem and fix it.
      
      This  type of quick fix looks sooooo easy, but often it results in
      having to replace the entire roof when  a  small  are  that  needs
      repair  might  otherwise have been identified and fixed relatively
      cheaply. 

      If  the  line  between  the  roll  roofing  and  the shingles runs
      horizontally accross the roof you should NOT seal it.   Horizontal
      joints  in  roofing  are  supposed to be "loose" so that any water
      that gets under the higer section of roof can  run  out  onto  the
      surface of the lower section.  
      
      If  the  joint  runs  up and down the roof, you might benefit from
      sealing it.  I've had  success  with  using  roofing  cemet  in  a
      caulking  tube (see your local hardware store).  Lift each shingle
      along the joint, starting from the bottom and working up.  place a
      line of roofing cement starting as far up under the shingle as you
      can read and stopping 1-2" from the exposed edge of  the  shingle.
      (The lines of cement run up and down, not accross the roof.) Press
      the shigle back into position and move up the the next one.
      
      NOTE:   The  preceeding  paragraph  is  only  a  suggestion, NOT A
      RECOMMENDATION. Without actually seeing your roof it is just about
      impossible to know for sure if this might work.

I am looking for recommendations for someone to put new shingles on,
replace the ridge vent and reflash the chimney. The house is in 
Townsend,MA.

Replies are welcome here or you can send mail to TOOK::JANICKI.

Thank you.

Vicky

    I live in Wayland, Mass. and need a new roof on my 18 year old house.
    I am looking for references of good roofers in the area.  I am
    concerned about good value (cost), neatness (I don't want all my
    plants destroyed around the house!), contractors that will use
    good materials.
    
    If anyone has a hot reference, would they please let me know.
    
    					
    

I've got a leaking roof--seems to be leaking in the vicinity of my
chimney flashings.

Does anyone know a good roof repair company in the Worcester/Framingham
area?

Thanks,
Sam

    I recently contracted Marlboro Seamless Gutters to replace all gutters
    on my home, based on the recommendations in .12 and .13.
    
    Owner Joe Bovaconti had the lowest quote of the three contractors I
    checked out, but, more importantly, did excellent work and did it
    quickly and efficiently as well.  I am very pleased with his work, and
    would recommend him.
    
    As an update to .13, Joe does haul away old gutters.
    
    You can reach Joe at 508-481-8400.
    
    Bo

I highly recommend:

	    Four Seasons Roofing
	    Hudson, N.H.
	    (603)883-4463

The owner, Leo Graham, and his crew did a very professional and
conscientious job.  Leo was very willing to answer all my questions.  He
spent a half hour or so on the roof with me explaining what he thought
should be done. He even talked me out of reshingling the backside of the
house because he thought it was in adequate shape.

All of this work happened during Hurricane Bob.  Leo came over the morning
before the storm hit to make sure everything was buttoned down.  As soon as
the sky cleared, they we up on the roof finishing their work.  I'm very
pleased with the job they did and how well they cleaned up after
themselves.

The price that they charged was on the low end of the estimates I received.
It cost $1813 to strip 2 layers and reshingle with 25 year Bird shingles
on a double garage, put a second layer of 25 year shingles on 1/2 the
house roof, and some other miscellaneous patch work.  I don't know square
footage.

They also guarantee their work for 5 years.

Feel free to contact me if you'd like more details.

Joe Wild

	Looking for pointers to quality roofers in the 
	Hudson-Marlborough-I495 MA area to repair a leaky roof...

	Thanks in advance,
	Bob

I want to put in a recommendation for Frank Exteriors in Nashua.  Last fall
we wanted our house reroofed.  It has a lot of weird extensions, some very flat
sections, some very steep sections, etc etc.  We also have a number of gardens
around which my wife cared a lot about.

We called a number of the folks listed in here, some others mentioned by
other people, and Frank (recommended by my dentist!)

Many of the folks told us essentially that "Roofing is messy...no guarnatees on
the garden".  Rich promised to cover things as necessary and be very careful in
picking things up.  (My dentist had said he picked up well too).  They also had
the lowest price, and included putting in some some vents (one along the peak,
a couple "stovepipe" type) very inexpenisvely.

He works with his SO (I guess) Harriet and no other helpers, so they don't have
a lot of overhead.  They did an excellent job and picked up well as promised.

Over the winter something expanded strangely and some shingles curled up.  They
came out to fix them quickly and at no charge as soon as we called.  And finally,
the roof was damaged (slightly) by a falling tree during Hurricane Bob.  They
came quickly to give an estimate for insurance, and then once again quickly to
do the work.  (It was $50!  Do you believe that anyone can do anything for that?)

Anyway, I think they also do interior work and general handy-person stuff during
the winter when roofing is problematical.

And finally, they are listed in the phone book, but they recently moved and their
number is changed.  Calling the old number gives you the new one, though.

Burns

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ORION::BAECHTOLD                                     10 lines   7-JAN-1992 09:35
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I'm looking for a reputable roofer in the Manchester-Goffstown area.
My roof sprung a leak on the north side and I'd like to get a reliable
opinion on what's wrong and how to fix it.

The roofer doesn't have to be a big operation, since this is a small job,
I hope.

Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations.

Ed

    my parents are looking to redo their roof in Mt Kisco , N.Y.
    anyone having good recommendations for that area ??
    
    thanks

    Victor Sosa
    Beverly Mass.
    (508)927-4762
    
    I have had Victor do a couple jobs for me and both times the work was
    excellent. His prices are very reasonable. He is also reliable and of
    course all work is warranteed.
    
    The roofs he can do:
    
    Slate
    
    Flat
    	Rubber
    	Tar & Gravel
    
    Shingle
    

    
    Hi,
    
    I didn't see much recent information here on full service roofers, so I
    checked the Yellow Pages and compiled the following list of roofers in
    my area.  If anyone has feedback on any of them, I'd love to hear it!
    
    Thanks,
    Diane
    
    
    Advanced Siding and Roofing		Fitchburg, MA
    Allstate Roofing Service		Fitchburg, MA
    Jeffrey Benoit Midstate Constr.	Hubbardston, MA
    C & C Roofing			Clinton, MA
    Danby Roofing			Clinton, MA
    Larry Despres			Leominster, MA
    Multi-State Roofing			Fitchburg, MA
    Porter Roofing			Leominster, MA
    Shingle Master			Fitchburg, MA
    T & T Roofing			Fitchburg, MA
    A. Tocci & Sons			Leominster, MA

*IF* we get the financing to buy the house, we are going to have to put a
new roof on it almost immediately (the current one is the original, 31-y.o.
shingled roof).

I'm going to pursue some of the recommendations in here, but the
best recommendations are for businesses located far from Newton, and
I'm not sure if they'll be willing to shlep.  Anyone have any good experiences
with any roofers closer to the Hub?

Thanks,

Bobbi

    I need recommendations for a roofer in the Concord-Acton area.  Does 
    anyone have strong recommendations (for or against)?
    

    Try LLoynd in Concord, he does good work, and was considerably
    cheaper on my parents house than others. I can't remember his first
    name,but you should be able to find the last name LLoynd in a phone
    book. If you get stuck, send me mail and I'll find out his number for
    you.

Rod Loynd and Sons number is 369-9626.  (There are more Loynd's in the book
than you'd expect.)  8-)

Any recommendation for Seamless Gutter installer in the Nashua Area.

Dave

    
    
    	re: -1
    
    	Check out my note in 2034.26..............
    
    	I'm still getting comments on how well the colors of the gutters
    	match the siding and trim colors on the house.....  Now, a year
    	later, still no problems with them....
    
    	
    	Glenn.....
    

        I second the recommendation for East Coast Gutters. 

        We had the front of the house done and it was finished within  1 week
        from the day I called. They were almost the lowest price of all the
        contractor. We had cream color gutters put up and they matched
        perfectly. 

        I had trouble meeting Jules to sign the contract so he just did the
        work and billed me after the work was completed. 

        For 69 foot of gutters and two 13 foot & one 23 foot down spout, I 
        paid $245.00  


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SOLVIT::GROY                                         32 lines  12-NOV-1991 13:27
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	Recommendation for rain gutters for your house.

	EAST COAST GUTTERS
	Merrimack, N.H. 03054
	(603)-429-0739

	We have a new house, and had water problems in the basement.
	I heard about East Coast, and called them.  Jules Menard came
	out, and looked at the job site.  He came with color samples,
	and we found that he had a grey and blue that very closely
	matched my vinyl and trim colors.

	Because we wanted colored gutters, he had to special order the
	material, and it would take a week to order.  We agreed on time
	and money, and about a week later, they came out and installed
	them.  I was out of town, and my wife didn't notice the new
	gutters until Jules called that night asking about the work done.

	From the EAST COAST flyer:

		- New 5" Gutters
		- Available in a Variety of Colors
		- Completely Seamless
		- 25 years guarantee on material
		- 5 years guarantee on labor
		- In the business for over 10 years

	Conclusion:	work done on time, in time, good quality.
			no hesitation recommending them.  $250.00

    Does anyone know of any good roofers near Arlington, MA?
    
    Thanks,
    
    -Joel (at DTN 225-5143 also).

    I checked the directory and there doesn't seem to be a note for this:
    
    I'm looking for recommendations for a roofer in the Nashua area.  The
    roof needs reshingling, rather than all-out replacing.

    Note 2027.  I put a recommendation in there, I believe.
    
    			Steve

    All Basics in Merrimack.  They were reasonable, and reliable.  I've 
    had them do a lot of 'basics' around the house and have been very 
    happy.  Do some price comparisons.   I think you'll find them much
    cheaper than most.
    
    

    Another recommendation for ACTION ROOFING of Lowell, MA. They stipped
    and reshingled the farmer's porch roof (overhang for walkway) on the
    front of our house. This was to fix a problem created by another
    roofer who had stripped and shingled the houise 5 years ago.
    
    Action Roofing always returned by calls the same day. He spent over
    an hour at my house discussing the problem and offerred several 
    alternative fixes. He also called by attention to some chimney work
    that needs attention.....he also does "repointing" of brickwork. His 
    bid was several hundred dollars less than other roofers (also found in 
    Notes).
    
    They did the job yesterday. The roof looks great. And there was no scrap
    or debris left on the lawn or driveway.
    
    Jonathan
    

    I'm collecting quotes for a partial roof job (fix worn-out double
    coverage roof rolling at eaves). I've gotten one quote from Action
    Roofing, as per other recommendations in this note, and would like to
    know if anyone has any experience either positive (enter it here) or
    negative (send mail) about:

    P & H Roofing, Littleton MA

    or

    Shoemaker, Inc. Home Improvements, Bedformd MA

    Thanks.

    As a point of interest, it seems a busy time right now: two outfits
    returned a no-bid based on being too busy to take on more work right now.

    At least you got a no-bid call back.  I called 6 roofers and only 3
    actually called me back. One was Action...they are extremely
    responsive and seem reasonably priced so we went with them.  They even
    put up with over a week of my wife not being able to make up her mind 
    on color and type (3 tab or Architectural) by bringing out samples and
    pointing out features on roofs in the area.
    
    They should be starting on Thursday...I hope.  After yesterday's
    downpour we have some serious wet spots on the ceiling in our bedroom.
    
    That brings up a question: should I worry about the integrety of the
    ceiling after being so wet?  It is only in 4 locations close to
    each other, 2 the size of a basketball, 1 a softball, 1 along a seam
    about 3 feet long.  I've pulled up all the insulation in the attic and
    assuming no more water, it should dry up within a few days.  Anything
    else that can/should be done?
      
    -Greg

    
    If the ceiling shows no sign of sagging when it dries out, you are 
    safe to assume that it has kept its integrity. Note that you should 
    probably plan on repainting the ceiling. The stains will eventually 
    appear. Paint BIN (or any good white shellac) over the stained areas
    and then repaint... or the stains will most likely appear through 
    the paint. 
    
    Trust me. I know the pains of a leaky roof first hand. ;-{
    
    
    								- Mac

	Has anyone ever had any work done by:

		Artistic Exteriors
		Owned and Operated by
		Clifford Rich
		Brookline, NH

	He's given me a reasonable estimate for my roof which requires
	tear off of 3 layers of asfalt shingles and a single layer of
	wood shingles, 25 year shingles, ice & waster sheild, ridge vent,
	3/8" plywood, metal edge drip and 27 squares of roofing.

	Is there anything else I should make sure is written on the
	contract?

>	Has anyone ever had any work done by:
>
>		Artistic Exteriors

	No direct experience, but there is a house on Naticook or Camp
	Sargent Rd. in Merrimack that had their siding done by Artistic
	Exteriors this summer and fall. The only reason I noticed was that
	it took at least 3 months for them to complete the job -- the house
	sat with the foil-covered rigid foam exposed for weeks and weeks as
	I commuted past it.

	Roy

Artists can't be rushed.

> 	No direct experience, but there is a house on Naticook or Camp
> 	Sargent Rd. in Merrimack that had their siding done by Artistic ...

	That's probably 175 Naticook Rd.  That's listed as one of his
	references.  On your tip I called that reference and asked
	about the long time to do the siding and the homeowner took
	full responsibility because they claimed to of changed their
	mind about the color and the custom trim a couple of times.

	Cliff told me he had worked for another outfit before.  On
	the reference sheet he lists "Custom Exterior of NE" (out of
	Amherst, NH).  Anyone have any experience with them?

	Is the written estimate still only considered an estimate after
	it's been signed and the work has started?  I'm guessing it's
	still just an estimate and they are allowed to go over.

	Also once the work is completed, how long should I wait til
	I pay the final 1/3 (1/3 was paid up front, 2nd 1/3 in
	middle of job)?  Til after the 1st rain?  Also what should I
	request for paperwork before I hand over the final check?
	Copies of all receipts? (is it needed if I have to make a
	claim against the make of the shingles [Bird]?)

	I know I know, I should of asked before they started, but
	it looks like they'll be done in a couple of days if the weather
	holds out.

    I'm looking for a recommendation for a roofer in the Littleton, MA
    area. It shouldn't be a big job (I think the leak is at the seem
    between a gable and a sun-room addition added a few years ago).
    
    I called one place, Dipietro Roofing. Has anyone heard of them or had
    any experience with them? I've read in other notes that people have had
    problems getting their calls returns, but these guys called the day and
    time they said they would. He's coming out for an estimate Wed morn at
    6:45am. Seems pretty accomodating so far. I'm eager to hear your
    comments!
    
    Thanks,
    William
    

    	Messina Construction, Boxford Ma. (508)887-7246
    	Anthony does great work, he will be coming back
    	to my house to put the finishing touches on our
    	IN-Law addition. He does pretty much everything
    	but plumbing and wiring, and everything he does 
    	has been of top quality.
    
    	Dave (223-4675) if you have any questions

    I got an estimate from Dipietro Roofing. He came this morning right on
    time at 6:45. The leaks I have are to a sun-room addition that was
    added some 7-8 years ago. The pitch on the roof is really shallow. He
    said that the rolled asphalt is probably the problem, basically that
    stuff isn't good to put on roofs. He would overlay a rubber roof on it
    for $500, or take off the old stuff and put the rubber roof on for
    $700, my choice.  The roofing area, my guess, is about 20'x15', though
    he would go a few feet up from where the sun-room roof meets the
    regular roof of the house.
    
    I've never had someone work on a roof for me. Is this a good price? Are
    there things I should ask him about or be wary of? (He said warrenty on
    the rubber roof is 5 yrs.)
    
    Thanks for any help,
    William
    

    The price seems more or less reasonable, considering that it
    will probably take two guys a day or two.  I do question the
    idea that rolled asphalt roofing isn't good to put on roofs.
    Where else would you put it???  About 10 years ago I put rolled 
    asphalt on a small section of my roof that has a very shallow 
    pitch, and it's been fine.
    The rubber roof may be better - I don't have any experience with
    those - but I've got no complaints about double coverage rolled
    asphalt roofing.

    Double coverage roll roofing does work okay, but it's got a limited
    lifetime; ours is shot after only about 14 years. A rubber roof may last
    longer (dunno), and would have the added advantage that if an airplane
    comes down on your house, it'll just bounce...

    Well, from previous notes in this conference (823.1 and 823.25) I've
    decided to hold off on using Carmen Dipietro. Can anyone suggest a
    roofer in the Littleton area? (I called Messina, mentioned in
    note .62, twice, but never got my call returned)
    
    Thanks again,
    William

I hired Byron Lohnes, of Guaranteed Contracting in Burlington.
I am in Arlington.  Byron is south of Boston (in Plympton), but traveled
up to Arlington for me.

It was a busy time of year, and I had trouble getting some quotes from other
contractors, but Byron came out promptly to give a quote.  His quote was
significantly lower than the others I received.

The job took almost a week because of the amount of work and because of several
rainy days.  When this happened he made sure to only strip as much as he
could re-roof before it rained, and as a result there was no leakage during
the job.

According to his flyer, he also does roof venting, rubber roofs, siding,
and framing.  He is fully insured.

His # is (617) 585-4283

-Joel Grodstein

    	Does anyone have some strong, recent recommendations for roofers in
    the Amherst, N.H. area? My garage roof is suddenly looking a lot like
    Swiss cheese, and last Sunday, during the downpours, it was raining
    just about as hard inside my garage as outside. Thanks for any
    pointers.

We recently had Mike Makela, in Milford, fix some leaks
in our roof.  
We were happy with the work.

This wasn't a major repair.

Margaret.

    Last year we had Steve Kroll of Baboosic lake road Amherst redo our
    roof.  He was about 25% below the closest quote.  Its been over a year
    and I'm still happy with the job.
    
    ...keith

    Just another recommendation for Steve Krol:
    
    	SJK Home Improvements 603-673-7383

    Could you post what the average cost is for a new roof?
    I have a garrison style condo with a single car garage
    and we are trying to get a feel for what a roof replacement
    would cost.  The house is not huge, I think the foundation
    size is something like 28' x 32'.
    

    
      Its hard to tell for sure. How about 2K being ballpark for JUST a
    reroof.
    
    				Kenny

    Can anyone suggest a roofer in the Arlington area? I'd previously
    set up an appointment with one recommended company, but they were
    a no show this morning and I'd like to get another recommendation.
    
    Hopefully, it's not a major job.  I need to get a leak repaired.
    
    Thanks,
    Lisa

     I had some work done by Chris Nolan of Watertown and liked his style.
     He reflashed my chimney and ended up replacing some very weathered 
     boards on his own initiative.  Very reasonable.  I don't have his number
     with me, but as I recall, his name's in yellow pages under roofing 
     contractors...  

     S.

	Is there a Lemon Law in NH for roofs?  I got my roof done
	by .56 in Nov. and the first good rain the roof leaked
	in the area of the chimney stack (which is doubly bad
	since if it were to leak too much water can get down to
	my electrical subpanel).  I called Cliff and he came and
	got up on the roof (and I got up with him) and he put
	tar over the tab in the shingle and blamed it on his
	hired hand he had working with him (who he claims he's
	since fired).

	A couple of light rains and no problem, but again the next
	time a good rain came, it again leaked around the same area.
	Cliff came again, not too happy this time, and put even
	more tar up there.  No leak since then, but it hasn't rained
	since then, only snowed.  Well ......

	Tonight the snow turned to a good rain so I went up to
	the attic to look again, and the quick look looked ok,
	until I got closer, and it's STILL leaking up there!!!!
	It looks like a smaller leak than before, but then again,
	maybe it's due to the rain not being that strong (sounds
	like ice/sleet mixed in with it).

	The old roof (2-3 layers of asphalt shingles over probably
	the original 130 year old wood shingles) never leaked, not
	even around the chimney (though there was signs it had leaked
	at some point in the past).

	To me it doesn't sound like piling up a bunch of tar up
	there is the right solution, it sounds like something wasn't
	done right in the first place.  What are my options if the
	original roofer fails to correctly fix a less than 3 month
	old roof after three (3) tries?  I can always shell out
	more money to get a [hopefuly] more qualified roofer to
	fix it, but would I have any chance of reclaiming it in
	small claims court against the original roofer?

	This is the same roofer who left my front door wide open
	twice at the end of his work day, and who I caught jumping
	a fence to steal a 2x4 out of my neighbors yard.  And who
	also has told me 4 times that he's going to send me the
	Bird warrentee, and a copy of the bill for the the dumpster.

No amount of roofing cement is going to make up for faulty chimney flashing
.  The flashing should be integral with the mortar joints in order to work.

Sounds like your contractor ripped off the original lead flashing.

Better call a mason and have the chimney re-flashed.

> Hope you stripped those old shingles off before adding more

	Yes, the roofs were stripped down to the wood planks
	and then sheathed with 3/8" cdx.  it was quite a mess!

> No amount of roofing cement is going to make up for faulty chimney flashing.
> The flashing should be integral with the mortar joints in order to work.
> Sounds like your contractor ripped off the original lead flashing.

	he did keep the original flahsing, as least on the 3 sides
	i can see from the street.  it is very possible he screwed
	up and removed the piece of flashing on the high side
	(the side it leaks from) because I can't see the lead
	from the inside of the attic either on that part.

> Better call a mason and have the chimney re-flashed.

	the mason should be able to do this w/out needing to rip
	off any shingles?

	Thanks for the feedback, it's quite useful!

>	the mason should be able to do this w/out needing to rip
>	off any shingles?

Yes, he should only have to pull a couple of nails near the chimney so that 
he can tuck the flashing far enough under the shingles.

Of course, when he sees it he's going to try and convince you to replace 
the entire chimney instead of just the top.

    Looking for a good rooder in the Bolton/Harvard/Maynard area.  Can
    anyone recommend one?
    
    Thanks
    
    Brian Jorgensen

Try Tom Feindel 877-5198
    25 Nixon Rd.
    Framingham

An ex DECie, did my roof last fall.
He does roofs, decks and similar renovations part time (evenings and weekends).
A good careful worker.

      I was wondering if anyone knew a good roofer(s) in the Ayer, Groton,
    Townsend area to repair the shingles around our skylights..The previous
    owner shall we say needs more practice where roofing is concerned. Any
    info would be appreciated........
    
    
    
                                           Sean

    Looking for reccomendation in Leominster... barn roof and ridge vent
    
    also who to avoid!
    
    MROA::Bericson

    	I had a roofer give me an estimate for replacing my garage roof.
    This guy is highly recommended and supposedly has the best prices
    around (my area). Before seeking out other estimates, I want to know if
    this sounds like a reasonable ballpark price. It seemed a little on the
    high side to me.
    	He'll be replacing the roof on my two-car attached garage. The
    estimate includes removal of the old shingles, etc., hauling it away,
    removing and replacing clapboards where the garage meets the house in
    order to install flashing, the roofing paper, 3 feet of that rubber
    stuff to prevent ice damn backups, and then 25-year shingles. The
    complete job was estimated at about $1100. I'm not looking for the
    cheapest job, but I'm wondering if this sounds reasonable. Thanks.

    
    
    Price seems reasonable to me...Do you know how many squares the roof
    is?  Just in case...(square= 100 sq.ft)
    
    /Charlie

Ice damn?  I realize they're upsetting, but it's supposed to be "ice dam."

Seems reasonable to me as well, especially if you picked expensive shingles.

			Steve

    General question. The author of this note mentioned 'roofing paper'.
    Some roofers use it, others do not. You see many new, expensive, homes
    being roofed and the paper is not used. I was told that the nails make
    holes in the paper anyway. What are you thoughts.. Does it do anything?
    
    		Jerry (my roof was done without the paper).

    	Re: a few back...
    	
    	I don't know the square footage of the roof. It's a fairly large
    garage. He probably had it on the estimate, but I didn't notice. In any
    case, it sounds like he's in the ballpark from what others have said.
    	Thanks for catching me, Gerald. It must be left over from this past
    winter..."damn ice...damn..."

The price sounds reasonable assuming you have a pretty big garage.

The best way to tell is get 2 more estimates and see where they fall.  
Never go with one estimate no matter how highly recommended the contractor 
is.   

BTW, If you are looking to save money you might save 40% by not having them 
strip the old shingles off.  If there is only one layer and it is not badly 
cupped you could do it, especially since it is just the garage.  However 
they will have to install drip edge all around and if you have a non-white 
trim it will have to be painted to match your current trim color.  

You could also go with 20yr shingles but the little you'll save isn't worth 
it.  

    
    Is the garage heated? If not, why would you need protection from ice
    dams?
    
    JP

    	That's a good point. No, it's not heated. Let me check the work
    estimate/proposal again. I may have misread something (he's doing some
    work on the main house roof too).

    
     Looking for a reasonable roofer in the Milford MA area. Feel free
     to send mail to CHIPS::LEIBRANDT.
    
    /Charlie

      We were having a problem with shingles loosening around our skylights
    and chimney and falling off. Called three roofers before calling Action
    Roofing. The previous three roofers quoted me for repairing around the
    skylights and chimney only. Action Roofing came in with a quote only
    200.00 more to shingle the entire front of the roof and repair a leaky
    vent tube in the back bathroom. They are a family business and are very
    pleasant to deal with. They showed up on time, used a good 25 year
    shingle and finished in 5 hours. I would not hesitate to call on them
    again or refer them to someone......
    
    
                                                   Sean

    RE: a few back...
    
    You might want to check the warrenty of your shingles, some are void if 
    roofing paper is not used.
    
    Debbi

THe roof on our summer camp has sprung about 1,000 leaks.Looks like we'll need
to replace sheathing and shingles. Any recommendations for roofers in the
Augusta, ME area?

Thanks,

Brian

    
    ......and some are void if roofing paper is used.......
    
    JD

    A friend is in need of a reliable in reasonable roofer in Bristol NH
    area.   Please respond to AKOCOA::SALLET.  Thanks.

    Jule Menard at EASTCOAST GUTTER (603)-429-0739 just completed installing 
    all new aluminum seamless gutters and downspouts. He kept all his appoint-
    ments, returned my calls and did the work as scheduled and for the price
    estimated. And he had a wide selection of colors allowing us to match
    the gutters to the facia trim color and the downspouts another color
    to match the body of the house.
    
    Actually he gave me the estimate last September (a year ago). But by
    the time I had finished removing the old wood gutters and replacing 
    rotted facia board I was into the winter months. When I called Jules
    back a month ago he agreed to do the work for his original estimate of
    $750. Marlboro Seamless gave me an estimate of $1150 for the same exact
    specifications (length, gague, color, etc.).
    
    Jonathan

    I have a friend looking for a reputable roofer in Hudson MA, can anyone
    recommend one?
    
    Michelle

I just went through a little hassle with a roofer who stripped and re-roofed
my 70+ y.o. house.  He followed the common Boston-area practice of lifting
up the old chimney flashing, installing new aluminum step flashing underneath,
then pulling the old flashing down and sealing it top to bottom with roofing
cement.  Basically using the old flashing as a counter flashing.  This 
technique has a major disadvantage - if the counter flashing leaks along the
top, or cracks at a high point along the base, the fact that the counter
flashing is sealed at the base creates a dam effect that results in
water backing up and leaking through the step flashing underneath.

I believe that old flashing should never be reused unless is is completely
intact and securely anchored at the top in mortar.  If it is pulled down
over new step-flashing, it should be neatly trimmed at the base and never
sealed.

So whatever roofer you go with - ask him what he intends to do with the
old flashing.  I learned my lesson, for the next time I hire a roofer.

Brian

    Another SJK Home Improvements ...
    
    Steve and his crew re-roofed two additions on my house 12x24
    and 15x15.   They are nearly flat and had been a constant leaking
    problem.   Steve arrived *early* to give an estimate, gave me the
    estimate on the spot, and stuck to his estimate after volunteering
    to do some extra work.   
    
    His price was higher than the other 2 estimates we received (the 3rd
    never sent an estimate) but we the other 2 estimates were recommending
    what we considered an inferior job both in materials and workmanship.
    For example, Steve was very concerned about getting rid of any rotted
    wood that was around due to the previously poor job.  This included 
    part of the siding on the main house that came down and met the 
    roofs on the additions.   
    
    We went with Steve because we wanted to feel confident that the job
    was getting done right and we believe it was.   The clean-up was
    also meticulous.   
    
    Steve does general carpentry as well which was one of the advantages 
    of having him deal with our house that needed a more than roofing
    skills.
    
    Steve is located in Amherst, NH but had no problem commuting to
    Auburn, NH to do our work.   We're seriously considering having him
    back in the spring to reside our whole house.
    
    
    Steve Kroll - SJK Home Improvements
    (603) 673-7383
    
    
    
    

    I cannot recommend Action Roofing of Lowell, MA based upon my
    experience with them.

    
    I need to hear from anyone who has had work done by Exteriors Unlimited
    run by Mark Herbst from Leicester MA.  I'd also like to hear from
    anyone else who might have info about this contractor that would help
    us decide how to proceed with a roofing job we have contracted him for.
    
    						Thanks,
    							Mike Carleton

We just had our roof replaced by Bill Maas of Amherst, NH.
He did an excellent job. He is prompt with returning phone
calls, and checked regularly to make sure we were happy
with everything.  He took the time to talk to us and
explain the estimate.  The price was good too!

He also does remodeling and contracting.

Maas and Son
603 672 5759

    Has anyone had work done by Billy Champagne of Malden, MA?
    I'd be interested in hearing about anyone's experiences with him.
    
    thanks,
    Ingrid

I can recommend him highly.  Call me if you want details.

Dick
dtn: 297-9723

    I need recommendations for roofers in the Shrewsbury, MA area.  We've
    already tried two Shrewsbury roofers; one "fixed" the wrong part of the
    roof; the other did a nice job of identifying the leak, but never came 
    back to do the work.
    
    We need to find a roofer who will come back after the estimate, even
    for a small ($100) job.  
    
    Please send referrals to CHIPBZ::CAISSIE.  Thanks, Sheryl

    Appreciate any comments on a roofer out of Lexington by the name of
    
    			Thomas Raboin Inc.
    
    comments either way.
    
    	-TB

    re -.1 I used him last year in an emeorgency
    to shovel off a shed dormer and chop some holes 
    in the ice dams. He knows how to hustle to get the job, 
    was fairly prompt in doing it. His prices seem higher 
    than another roofers in the area.

    looking for a good roofer in the Worcester Area
    
    Thanks
    
    Brian

    Looking for a reliable roofer in Westford, Mass Area.
    
    I was disappointed with Action Roofing of Lowell, Mass based upon
    my experince with them last winter. I had an estimate from
    Tom Feindel (recommended by 2027.81) which was about $4000 dollars
    to redo the 30 years old roof.  It looks it is going to be a big project
    and will cost me a big fortune so I'd like to have more estimates
    from reliable roofers.
    
    Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
    
    Thanks.
    
    Shuhua

    I am a single woman, (and don't know anything about roofs) and currently
    in the process of having a new roof
    put on my house. I am running into problems and may need to find a new
    roofer. The house is in Clinton, Mass. and is a 100 year old Victorian
    with a very complicated roof, (lots of peaks). The building inspector
    in town has checked the job, (half way done), and some of the work is
    not right. I'm not sure I can trust this roofer to finish the job. I
    need someone who REALLY KNOWS ROOFING...a professional who will not
    take advantage of me, but will charge a fair price. Know anybody? I
    would appreciate any help you can give me. Call me at dtn 237-3822 or
    write to me at MPGS::brillhart. Thanks!  Elaine 

> The building inspector in town has checked the job, (half way done), ....

	To re-roof the town building inspector has to be involved????
	Is this a MA thing?

	Or maybe when you say "new roof" you mean that literally and they
	are re-framing the roof itself?

    Re: .1
    In Massachusetts you need a building permit to reshingle a roof.

> In Massachusetts you need a building permit to reshingle a roof.

	Figures (given from the sounds of it in MA you can't even even
	change the washer on a leaky faucit legally yourself :-)

    In Bedford, MA, you need a permit to paint your house any color other
    than white.
    
    (Just thought I'd throw that in)

>>    In Bedford, MA, you need a permit to paint your house any color other
>>    than white.

That's it, I'm never moving back!

    re: .4 That restriction is only for houses within the Historic
    District.  You may repaint your house the same color or white
    without requiring any approvals.  If you wish to change colors
    and the house is within the Historic District, you must request
    permission from the Historic District Commission.
    
                                                   David

    I just had a great experience with Bob Hohmann of Chelmsford in putting
    up a new roof.  I too was disappointed with Action Roofing.
    
    Bob showed up when he said he would, did the job in 2 days, was neat,
    fixed the flashing and gave a 25-year guarantee.  He's on Granitville
    Rd. in Chelmsford.  Tonight I'll post his phone #.
    	Reliable
    	On time
    	Honest
    	Quick
    
    Very satisfied customer

    It may have changed in the last few years. When my dad wanted to paint
    his house a light yellow, about 5 years ago, he was told he had to get
    a permit. As far as I know, he's not in the historic district. Oh,
    well, just another rathole.

    re:.7 Those rules have been in place at least since 1963 when my father
    was on the Historic District Commission.  The District currently
    includes portions of The Great Road, South Road, North Road and Springs
    Road.  Other roads which come within the 200 ft of the center of these
    roads could be effective.  The map of the district is posted at Town
    Hall as well as the regulations.  If your dad's address was on any of 
    the those roads that could be the case.  On the other hand he could have 
    gotten the information from a neighbor that didn't like the color.  
    Official information is really easy to get.
    
                                               David

    No big deal really. My parents live off Springs Rd @Wayte Rd. They have
    white vinyl siding now so it's a moot point. 8-)
    
    Now, back to our regularly scheduled note topic...

Here's another strong endorsement of Steve Krol, who we
hired to reroof our Gambrel last fall.

His estimate was timely and on the low end of the four bids
we obtained.  He and his co-worker consistently showed up
on time and finished the job on time.  We were quite pleased
with their work, which included 6' of Bird's Water and Ice 
(where we had had lots of ice damage from the previous winter),
30 yr architects shingles, re-cementing cracks in chimney,
replacing rotted sills, rain diverters above the doors, and 
installation of ridge and hick vents.

I asked Steve if he had any ideas of how I could get rid of a
bunch of garbage (30 tires, including 16 rimmed, car doors, 
chassis, an enormous cast iron tub, etc, etc) that the previous
owner had left to rust and rot in the woods in back.  For a
hundred bucks more, he rented a humongous dumpster in which I
was able to get rid of all that crap.

While he lives in Amherst NH, he had no problem crossing the 
state line to do our job in Dunstable, MA.



  Steve Kroll - SJK Home Improvements
    (603) 673-7383
    

    I'd like to recommend
    
            Bob Hohmann
            154 Graniteville Rd.
            Chelmsford, MA
            1-508-251-7124
    
        Bob is a first-rate contractor. When he's done work for me it was
        prompt, on-time, reliable, thorough, and reasonable. He does it all
        from framing, sheetrock, roofs, screen porches, fencing, foundations
        etc.

	I'm looking for a recommendation for a gutter installer in
	the Shrewsbury, MA area.

	We already have a quote from the installer that our developer
	uses.  We'd like at least one more.

	Thanks,
	Karen

    
    We used Savoie & Savoie in Leominster to put on seamless gutters on our
    house.  We did get a name from out builder, but after talking to our
    neighbor who used them, Savoie & Savoie was cheaper.
    
    Great job! Been up for a year now, no problems. They warranty them for
    5 years, and they them in an afternoon.  
    
    I have a two story colonial.
    
    Mary
    

    I also can NOT recommend Action Roofing of Lowell, MA.

    Barb    

    
    I can also recommend Savoie & Savoie in Leominster, they did a super
    job and they were very cheep!
    
    Louisa

    I've been through the contractors list for keyword "Roof" and found 
    that the file is very out of date (1991)- and where are the contractors?  
    I see notes on roofing problems.
    
    Anyway, my roof leaks at the valley where the main house and the family
    room meet.  I live in Merrimack NH and would be very interested in the
    names and recommendations of south NH Roofing contractors.
    
    If CURRENT information on this topic is listed here, please direct me.
    
    Thanks in advance.
    Chris

    
    Anyone used or thought of using Todd Hooper as a roofer.  If so 
    or you have any other information please send me mail at hylndr::brown.
    
    thanks.

  I would *NOT* recommend using Dean's Siding and Windows, Nashua NH, for any
 work. He does roofing, skylights, gutters, siding, doors.

  On Oct 15th my parents contracted Dean Donnell to replace a roof on their
 home. They paid him for half the job up front, with the remainder to be
 paid upon completion.

  The check was cashed and cleared a couple of days later. About a week later
 he dropped off some materials (worth about 1/3rd of what they paid him).

  It is now 2 months later and he has not returned. After repeated attempts
 by my parents to get him to respond or return the money, they have filed a
 claim in small claims court with the hopes that they can recover the money.

  At this point, it looks as though they will never see their money, nor will
 they have the roof they wanted installed before winter.

  If anyone would like more information, please contact me at foundr::derie,
 or dtn 285-3280.  
  

I would strongly recommend that people STAY AWAY from Minuteman Roofing
in Acton, MA if you're looking for somebody who will stand behind his
work.

The installation seemed to have been done very professionally and courteously.
However, when problems arose the professionalism was not anywhere to be
found. 

    Hi,
    
    I'd like a recommendation for a "gutter" installer in the Marlboro, MA
    area.
    
    (we have none, and I want someone who can give complete drainage
    advise, in case there is more effective way to drain water.)
    
    Please send recommendation to xlib::black.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Lois
    

    Roofer needer!
    
    I need a new roof!  The old shingles need to be taken off and 
    new shingles put on.
    
    Does anyone know the name of a reliable person in the Leominster area?
    
    ...and is there anything I need to be aware of? 
    
    Asphalt vs Fiberglass?
    
    Please send mail to POWDML::JOYNER, or Lisa Joyner @MSO
    
    Thank you!
    
     

I have two dormers with a skylight between them on the roof of my colonial.
Somewhere in the area of the skylight there is a leak, but as there are so
many roofline changes in this area, and the skylight, it is difficult to 
determine the source of the leak.

I had the whole roof reshingled about six years ago, and it has never been 
right (contractor went out of buisness so I couldn't go after him), so I could
believe it is just flashing, or bad shingling.

Anyway, it is in urgent need of a permanent and "proper" fix.

I would appreciate any recomendations for suitable contractors that cover 
the Marlborough MA area.

Thanks,
	Paul

I'm looking for a roofer in the Auburn, Shrewsbury, Grafton, Oxford, SUTTON,
Webster, etc. area to REPLACE the roofing on our house.  I want someone who will
strip the existing roof down to the decking, lay paper and shingles.

Any and all referrals welcome and please DON'T HESITATE to pass along the
names of those who you WOULD NOT recommend as well.....

Reply's via e-mail preferred: I'll gladly consolidate them into a 'list' and
post it as a follow-up............

- Joe Whittemore
  BUSY::JWhittemore
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                        ( 26-APR-1996 07:40 am EST )

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for roofing contractor's in the 
Lowell/Dracut area.

Please contact me at RICKS::KULIS with recommendations or 
contractor's that I should stay away from.

Thank you,
Mary

    Can someone provide me with names and telephone numbers of few Gutter
    contractors.  I need to get my gutter repaired/replaced and I would
    like to  get an estimate.  I have a house in Shrewsbury (but live in
    California and hence the request for telephone numbers).  I noticed
    couple of reference for a contractor in Leominster - Savoie & Savoie.
    Are they still around and do they do a good job.  Any info is greatly
    appreciated.
    
    Thanks, 
    
    Jay M.

    Need a roofer recommendation for Worcester, MA.  Dormer of a 3-decker
    is leaking along the seam.  Please reply via mail.
    HOTLNE::CORMIER
    Thanks,
    Sarah

Any recommendations for roofers in the Chelmsford area? We need to get the roof
cover on our porch replaced - there might be some minor work on the main roof
too.

--Chaya.

    
    Hi,
    
    Has anyone had any experience with any of the following gutter
    installers? We've gotten price quotes from the following 4 companies
    and each company has its own good and not-so-good qualities. At this
    point, it's a shot in the dark without people's references. Feel free
    to send me mail at TUXEDO::MAZZAFERRO as well.
    
    Here are the companies we've called:
    
    	East Coast Gutters
    	Marlboro Seamless Gutters
    	Seal-Rite Gutters
    	Quality Insulation
    
    We're located in Westford, MA. If you have other gutter installers
    that you'd suggest that you've had good experiences with, please
    pass that along as well.
    
    Thanks very much.
    Laura 

>                                                                 At this
>    point, it's a shot in the dark without people's references.

At least two of those companies have referenced in this note.  FWIW, we used
Marlboro Seamless Gutters, and they were fine.

    
    
    Howdy,
    
    I'm looking for recommendations for roofing contractors
    in the Wilmington MA (near Lowell) area.  The job would
    consist of removing two layers and replacing shingles on 
    the main house (a ranch), and shingling over a single
    layer on the attached breezeway and garage.
    
    Also considering installing a "false peak" over the front
    picture window.
    
    Any recommendations or non-recommendations appreciated.
    
    Email:  PSDV::SURRETTE
    
    Thanks!
    
    Walter Surrette
    

    Here's a recommendation for a roofer in Chelmsford.  We went with
    Express Roofing last year and were very pleased.
    
    We called 3 roofers for quotes.  Two of the guys showed up and gave us
    verbal quotes.  The guy from Express showed up, gave us a typed-up
    quote (he had stopped by during the day, when we weren't home), a package
    of sample shingles to choose from with all the info on how long the
    various type will last, and a list of people to call for references.  He
    was very professional.
    
    I called a few of the people from his list of past customers, and
    everyone raved about the job he'd done for them.
    
    On the day he told us he'd do the roof, we were woken up at 6:00 AM by
    pounding on the roof.  He and his crew were up there and were working
    away already.  He finished the roof in one day (we only had another
    layer of shingles put on, didn't involve removing any).
    
    A year later, and we occassionally find a small piece of roofing
    shingle in the yard, but he left our yard as neat as when he'd shown
    up.
    
    If you're from Chelmsford, or drive through residential areas, you're
    sure to see his sign occasionally.  We see the sign all over town now
    that we're aware of it.
    
    Sue Rasmussen
    

    Looking for a recs for a roofer in the Northboro, MA area....shingles
    need to be replaced.  Also, would appreciate inputs as to expected
    costs.  House is typical split-level. I expect to have the old shingles
    removed, but would like to consider shingling over the old ones.
    
    Thanks
    Chuck

    In note .136, Chris asked for recommendations on Southern NH roofing
    contractors.  If anyone answered her, it wasn't in this note,
    apparently.  I, too, am looking for recommendations.  I've had one
    estimate already, with a recommendation from my dad.  I'd like to get
    two more estimates from reputable roofing contractors who guarantee
    their work.
    
    I'm considering Chick Beaulieu and Rivard Roofing, mostly because
    they've both been around "forever."  I'd like something a little more
    concrete to go on!  Like a recommendation from someone here.
    
    
    Thanks!
    Susan

See my .28 for my recommendation of Chick Beaulieu.

			Steve

Steve Krol, SJK Home Improvement in Amherst.  There are a bunch of recommenda-
tions in this string for him.  I got his name from here and used him for my
roof.  He was great.  I know several other people outside of this notesfile
that have been very impressed as well.  His number is (603) 673-7383.

Good luck.

Barb

    
    
    Our 100 year old house has a slate roof with some very worn copper
    valleys that are in need of repair.  A couple of roofers in the Acton area
    have advised us that we may need to remove the slate (and the shingles
    under the slate) and then put on some plywood sheathing and a new
    asphalt roof.  The price they're quoting to do this work seems quite
    high -- ~9K.
    
    I guess I'd like to talk to someone that's been through this before. 
    I really like the slate on the roof and would hate to remove it if I
    don't have to.

You should get opinions from roofers who are experienced with slate (I don't
know if the roofers you contacted are or aren't).  Your desire to preserve your
slate roof is good and you should probably talk to roofers who have similar
interests.

There's an old note in this topic that describes a situation similar to yours.
There's a recommendation in that note too.  You also might try contacting the
Old House Journal, see note 5.

-Chris

I see lots of "work-in-progress" signs for slate roofers in areas where there
are lots of slate roofs.  There are several slate specialists listed in the
Boston yellow pages.

    
    That price is grand theft. I bought a 1890 Victorian in Haverhill, MA
    with my brother. He still lives there and owns the house till this day.
    When we looking at the house the realter said the roof leaked, and it
    needed a new roof. Well it only needed new valley's. The copper wore
    out. There are many roofers in the Haverhill are, there should be a
    bunch in the boston area that work with slate.
    
      Anyway the roofer we selected ( no idea now, was 16 years now )
    inserted new aluminuim valleys right over the old ones in most areas.
    They only took out the copper where necessary. They also replaced
    some of the slate where needed. Back then that cost about $500.00.
    
     As a matter of fact, a neighbor of my brother has his entire slate
    roof removed, and re-roofed. We spent half a saturday grabbing as many
    slates from the dumpster as we could for backups. They were in perfect
    condition.
    
     
    

I posted the attached last April and got no response......  I'll try again as
the job remains undone:

I'm looking for a roofer in the Auburn, Shrewsbury, Grafton, Oxford, SUTTON,
Webster, etc. area to REPLACE the roofing on our house.  I want someone who will
strip the existing roof down to the decking, lay paper and shingles.

Any and all referrals welcome and please DON'T HESITATE to pass along the
names of those who you WOULD NOT recommend as well.....

Reply's via e-mail preferred: I'll gladly consolidate them into a 'list' and
post it as a follow-up............

- Joe Whittemore
  BUSY::JWhittemore
  [email protected]

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                        ( 14-MAY-1997 09:27 am EST )

    Looking for roofing referals in the Gardner MA area. This is an older
    ranch - large roof area but low pitch.
    
    If you'd rather send mail than post then I can be reached at:
    
    vaxmail  - SHOGUN::GREENO
    exchange - Steve Greeno (NQO)