When it comes to your home, nothing is more important than the roof that protects it. After all, the exterior of your home is the last line of defense between mother nature and the inside of your home. That is exactly why you need to choose a contractor who provide you with adequate home exterior services that you can rely on. There are 6 main services a roofing contractor must perform at the least. Any contractor who claims he does some and not all of these functions should not be relied upon by any means. For example, if he can replace shingles but does not know how to build you gutters or install a new roof it most likely means he does not even know what he claims to know. The 6 main tasks your contractor must know are:

• Roof Replacement – Your pro must be able to tear off your existing roof and install a new one. This is a very popular service that will help protect your home for many years to come.
  
• Roof Installation – In many cases there is no need to remove existing shingles. Your  residential or commercial Roofer should be able to simply install the new shingles on top, which will give you all the benefits of a full roof replacement while saving you some money.
  
• Roof Repair – If you have a leak in your roof, your contractor must know how to pinpoint the exact location where the water is getting in and repair it. Any expert roofing contractor can provide a permanent fix to virtually every type of leak.
  
• Shingle Replacement – There are many times when wind will blow off a single shingle, or a small number of them on your roof. Even if it does not immediately cause a leak, you need to have the shingles replaced right away. Any  legit home exterior service should be able to come out and install new shingles that will closely match the look of your existing ones so your home will look great and be protected.
  
• Siding & Gutters – Siding and Gutters are just as much part of the home exterior system as the roof itself. Any contractor that cannot provide these services should not be hired for anything roof related.
  

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In conclusion, the exterior of your home is vital the overall functionality of your home. Ask the contractor you are planning to hire if he performs all 6 of these services. If he does, it it safe to say he has a broad enough understanding of the job that he can be trusted. In addition, you can look for reviews online and make sure the contractor is fully licensed.

Green Apple Roofing  417 Cedar Bridge Ave #303 Lakewood, NJ 08701 (732) 564-6150 http://www.greenappleroofing.com