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When it’s time for your roof to be replaced, you may feel overwhelmed with the amount of roofing contractors available to take the job. How do you know who is honest and who is going to give you the runaround? Should you go with one of the major companies, or look for a smaller group that can deliver more personal service? Where should you look? Over the Top Roofing has decades of experience in the roofing industry, and we know that homeowners are faced with these questions and more when it comes to roofing contractor choices. While we believe that we are the best roofing choice in the in the Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls area, we can back it up with some factual advice that you can use when choosing your contractor.

Make sure you’re dealing with a reputable contractor.

Your choice of contractor should depend heavily on their reputation. First of all, only deal with bonded and insured contractors. If a contractor lacks license bonding and insurance, it’s a good indication that either their credit is bad, or there are issues with how they do business. Over the Top Roofing is fully bonded and insured.

Second, look for certifications, accreditations and testimonials. Over the Top has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, we’re a recipient of the Angie’s List Super Service Award, and we’re long-standing members of the National Roofing Contractor’s Association, NARI, and Metropolitan Builders Association. In addition, we have tons of testimonials from happy customers available on our website.

Once you’ve made your choice, make sure you receive an accurate and complete estimate, and read your contract carefully before signing.

Less scrupulous roofing contractors may try to skim on the work to save costs, or omit details from the quote or contract to save time and make the job easier. A roofing job can be labor-intensive and dangerous, requiring several workers with years of experience to get it done right. Some contractors will underestimate this need and try to cut corners later on.

Over the Top Roofing will work with you to make sure you get the new roof that you want, and that the work is done exceptionally well. We will give you an itemized estimate, detailing every aspect of the work that will be done, and the price breakdown. Once the estimate is approved, our drafted contract will be easy to read and understand, and will include the details of the estimate as signed. We won’t pull one shingle until we’re sure the contract is completely understood and the full scope of the work is fully agreed upon.

Have complete confidence in Over the Top Roofing as your roofing contractor!

How to Choose a Roofing ContractorInterested in a new roof for your home? We’re ready to give you a FREE consultation and estimate today. Call us at 414-531-ROOF, or visit our website to Contact Us today!

They blend into the design of your house and you don’t give them a lot of consideration, but your gutters are incredibly important to the overall health of your home. Without them, rainwater would collect near your foundation, eventually infiltrating your basement and causing major damage to your foundation in the process. Over the Top Roofing is your gutter expert in Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls, and we’re here with all the information and experience needed to ensure that your gutters are doing their job. Let’s take a look at the history of this essential part of every home:

Historians have seen evidence of primitive gutter systems dating back to as far as 1500 BC. These systems were crude, and probably didn’t do a very effective job of removing rainwater from the foundation walls, but they were a start in the right direction. It wasn’t until the Romans brought their more advanced gutter technology to Britain in 47 AD that gutters started to see widespread use. The shift in architecture and resultant changes in roof styles of this era required a solution to rainwater management, so these stone approximations of today’s gutters would suffice.

As the centuries passed, many different materials were used in gutter systems, but stone and wood were the most plentiful. These systems may have served their purpose as well as one would expect, but they did not do as effective of a job as today’s gutters, contributing to a shorter lifespan for the typical construction of the day.

In the early 1700s, with cast iron becoming an affordable and plentiful material, the modern gutter began to take shape. Replacing lead as the main gutter material, cast iron proved to be extremely durable, versatile, effective and attractive. Early designs evolved into the common V-shaped gutter, which was an effective and aesthetically pleasing solution for the homeowners of this era.

When the 20th century arrived, and the ensuing industrial revolution, new manufacturing techniques brought about new designs in the gutter industry. Metal rolling machines produced new, half-round gutters that were very popular with consumers. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the next revolution in gutter technology occurred, with the invention of the seamless aluminum gutter machine. Allowing installers to create custom-fit, seamless gutters that provided an affordable and highly effective solution to homeowners quickly made aluminum the new material of choice in gutters, a position it still holds to this day.

Although many changes have occurred to the common gutter system over centuries, the same principals apply, and the same importance of channelling water away from your foundation still exists. At Over the Top Roofing, we’re incredibly passionate gutter and roofing contractors who enjoy the opportunity to bring this storied technology to your Milwaukee and Menomonee Falls area home.  

Over the Top Roofing is your Gutter Expert!

Interested in a new or replacement gutter system for your home? We’re ready to give you a FREE consultation and estimate today. Call us at 414-531-ROOF, or visit our website to Contact Us today!