Cully Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Just wondering if anyone knows a good roofing company in Toronto? 1017 needs some repairs ASAP, but there are so many roofing companies out there, and we want the best!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 There's a lot of crooked ones too. The cheapest are invariably the WORST when it comes to the roofing industry. I'm going to need new shingles, soffats and fascia in the spring. I'd love to hear if you have a good experience with a given company/contractor. Whoever you go with, you may want to do a quick check with the BBB before you call:http://www.thebbb.ca/toronto.htmlLater . . . Kanada Kev =8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 what happened to Nic and Stu's people?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I just got a new roof two weeks ago.The guy that did my roof 14 years ago is still in business so I called him(this is not Toronto though)Please do your homework and have references .Yes you could check the BBB and that could help.Its very expensive and prices vary!Theres things they have to do now when they do your roof.You can go to Home Depot and get a sheet that tells what has to be done and make sure you are at home watching that they do what they said they would.There has been horror stories here about roofers so if you are able to check their work then please do.Take your time in choosing a roofer unless your roof is leaking and you need someone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 our roof is leaking....well in Cully's room anyway.... and our landlord is not helping....basically putting it on us to find someone - he'll pay but still freakin' ridiculous if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 What?This is not your home and you have to pay for the roof??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 no! we do not have to pay for this - we just have to find someone to do the work because our landlord can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Get the bill sent to the landlord ... DO NOT pay up front on their behalf. The only way around that is to set it out in writing that you'll pay and that you'll subtract it from your rent. I had to do that with getting rid of some skunks and raccoons (for some reason, my house would smell a little "skunky" from time to time when friends came over ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 no money will come from our pockets not even in exchange for rent.....the landlord is paying for this he just hasn't had time to get his own contractor in so is allowing us to set it up.....because it is an emergency and we cannot wait for his contractor.We are not paying a cent towards this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giggles Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Good luck Cully! Avenue Roofers took...Uuummmm...oh about 8months (that shit is NOT a typo) to get my wee, tiny roof done at my appartment. We tried to have other people come in and they were shit...all shit...and SUPER expensive. I did roofing for a number of years with my uncle in the Ottawa Valley and our prices were no where near this Toronto shit...ouch.... Anyways, Best O' Luck Cully, Gawpo Giggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Thanks for the tips everyone...great to hear from you Giggles (it has been a long time since we crossed paths) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 cully - check yer email I have one referral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I just called. Everyone is super busy. Looks like it is going to be a wet, cold winter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 (edited) crap Edited November 24, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Yeesh, did thing sget a little out of hand over there one night or what?Gives a whole new meaning to "raising the roof"Settle down over there Cully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Yeesh, did thing sget a little out of hand over there one night or what?Gives a whole new meaning to "raising the roof" Settle down over there Cully! hmmm - didn't wanna say anything but it was you lady - we invite you over once and the whole roof is falling in now! ps. when are you coming back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingstoned Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 OMG Cully, Marge - look at Brad's video IT'S LIONEL! hehehehehehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 OMG Cully, Marge - look at Brad's videoIT'S LIONEL! hehehehehehehehe But wait! There's more! Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 you can live with my cully, no i'll get you a guysnumber from my dad he know all the good people, call me tonight and i'll have something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 [quote=livingstonedps. when are you coming back??THat's a good question. I'll have to make a holiday run or something for sure. Enjoy the taco party!! Wish I was going to be there for that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Cully, dont know if ya found one yet, and I didnt bother reading any of this thread, but I used to work with a guy - he's honest and fair. Matthewson Roofing I think. His name is John. He'll do a stellar job and doesnt charge nearly as much as many others. At least he used to be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Cully...aren't you retired?fix the damn roof boy!Treat a leaking roof as an emergency, because it can wreak havoc in your house in a very short time. Attend to any signs of a roof leak, such as water entry, stains or mold, immediately to limit damage. Locate the leak from inside and then take steps to control the damage until you can have a suitable outside inspection and repair done.Locate the leak from insideInstructions * STEP 1: The first and perhaps most obvious place to look for a roof leak is directly above the leak in a ceiling or exterior wall. Use a flashlight to inspect the attic floor over the leak while it's raining. Look for standing water, water stains, mold, wet insulation or other exposed insulation. * STEP 2: Examine the underside of the roof for wetness or mold around points of penetration (plumbing vents, chimneys), wherever different roof planes intersect (valleys) and near dormers. These symptoms indicate holes in the flashing or faulty flashing installation. * STEP 3: A leak away from such locations suggests a problem in the roofing material. Keep in mind that water may travel sideways before passing through a joint in the roof sheathing, and may travel in a horizontal joint before falling on the floor or ceiling. * STEP 4: Take measurements from points inside that you can also locate from outside. Measure down from a ridge and horizontally from the center of a valley or sidewall; or measure distances from a chimney or other point of penetration. * STEP 5: If your ceiling is attached to roof rafters, as would be the case for a cathedral ceiling, all you can do from inside is take the measurements that will help you locate the leak externally, and attempt to control the damage internally.Control the damageInstructions * STEP 1: Water can travel on the underside of sheathing or down roof rafters before dropping off in one or more places. To control where it falls, tack a piece of string into the stream of water and let it hang into a bucket. The water will tend to follow the string. * STEP 2: Poke or drill a hole in your ceiling to let the water through. This technique prevents the water from spreading across the top of the ceiling to other areas; it prevents the ceiling from becoming saturated, eliminating the chance of collapse and often the need for replacement; and it allows you to collect water from below using the string-and-bucket method.Locate the leak from outsideInstructions * STEP 1: Using any measurements or other information you gathered indoors, make your initial outdoor observations from a ladder and/or using binoculars. Do not walk on a pitched roof during rain or as long as the roof is wet. A wood roof is particularly treacherous. * STEP 2: Look for leaves and other debris slowing the natural downward flow of water, as often happens in valleys and adjacent to or above any roof penetration or dormer. If there is snow on the roof, an ice dam may have formed at the roof's lower edge, causing water to back up under overlapping layers of roofing materials. Remove the obstruction if you can get to it safely. * STEP 3: If or when you can safely get close enough, examine metal flashings for corrosion or open joints where they connect to a chimney or other roof penetration. You can temporarily patch metal flashings, but replacement is the only permanent solution. Typically, you can replace cracked or dried-out rubber gaskets on plumbing vents. * STEP 4: Pay particular attention to any areas already covered with black flashing cement; these indicate locations of previously repaired leaks. Look for pinholes or cracks, which often occur as the material ages. Make temporary repairs by applying flashing cement with a putty knife. * STEP 5: If or when you can safely get close enough, inspect attachment points for any antenna, satellite dish or other object screwed or nailed into the roof. A dab of roof flashing in good condition should cover each fastener. The best solution is to avoid mounting anything on your roof in the first place. * STEP 6: If you determined from inside that your leak is midroof and therefore not related to flashing, look for damaged or missing asphalt shingles. On wood roofs, look for cracked or badly cupped or warped shingles or shakes. Look for joints in one course that fall less than 11/2 inches (4 cm) to the left or right of a joint in the course below. Flat or nearly flat roofs generally require very close inspection to locate damaged or badly worn areas. how to control roof leaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 I've got to tell you; the BBB is a total joke. We had our roof done a year or so ago and the company we dealt with, Heisler Roofing, were a complete disaster. I was really pissed off and since they 'brag' that they are members of the BBB, I decided to file a complaint. Well, the complaint resolution process is a fuckin' joke and SOMEHOW they (Heisler) were actually able to leave things looking like I was happy! HAPPY?!? I called BBB and they told me that this was the process. I explained that I had filed because I was disappointed with what had transpired and yet they were somehow able to make that look like a good review. They said there was nothing they could do and this was the process. What a joke.So, believe nothing you read on the BBB website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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