I try to tell my clients that the first time they view their home without a roof on it, it can be an significant emotional event! We will have the yard and flower beds clean when we’re done, but the process of removing your old roof and installing a new one is no small matter. [...]
It’s simple and works so effectively, you’d be amazed that more contractors don’t use this technique. Start at the lowest point that the water could be entering the roof system. Let the water run for 10+ minutes to rule out each component from the bottom up. The farther you move away from where the leak [...]
Ever have a question… but not the time to ask? Your local York County Professionals are hosting: “Have some coffee- Ask a question” so that you can get your questions answered with no appointment, no obligation and no waiting. When: Saturday April 28th Where: Running Man Clubhouse Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm What is [...]
A friend of mine recently completed a home remodel in upstate New York. I was fascinated to hear about the adventure that led to the beautiful transformation of her home! I couldn’t help but think to myself that her experience was so much like those of our customers at Jim Hicks Home Improvements here in Virginia. [...]
When it comes to replacing the roof on your home, there are many decisions to be made. Most of the decisions turn on the answer to the question: “what are my goals for this property?” Do you intend to keep the property for many years? Will this roof be an investment into the property that [...]
Home Improvement is not just about hammers, nails and drywall. It’s about improving everything about what makes your house a home! Why are we crazy about kitchen remodels? Because we love to EAT GREAT FOOD! One of the best cooks I personally know is Jennifer Lamoureux. She has been gracious enough to share with us [...]
The first time one of my female clients thanked me for not “talking down” to her when I was providing her with an estimate for a roof replacement, I was a bit taken aback. I come from a long line of brilliant women. My mother is an executive with the National Air & Space Museum [...]
The following is a true story: Mr. Miller had a steep roof. It was so steep that he couldn’t walk on it. After a large storm, he needed a new roof. He contracted with a local roofing contractor to replace the roof for an amount over $10,000. The contractors replaced his roof and he paid [...]
We thought you might like to see what it’s like with us on the job! We shot a short video on a project we were working on with Sage Custom Contracting: installing a driveway. It’s not Oscar-worthy, but it’s worth 2 minutes
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