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Roofing FAQs for Baltimore homeowners

Straight answers about repairs, licensing, and how we work. MHIC #154344.

I'm often up on a roof, so a text usually reaches me fastest, but call anytime.

Parts of a roof

A lot of the questions I get come down to which part of the roof is the problem. Here are the main parts on a typical Baltimore-area house.

Labeled diagram of the parts of a roof on a Baltimore-area house, showing the ridge vent, shingles, underlayment, roof deck, step flashing, wall flashing, valley, rake edge, pipe boot, chimney cap, chimney crown, chimney flashing, gutter, downspout and fascia, plus an eave close-up with the drip edge, soffit and soffit vent

See what each part does on the Parts of a Roof page, or check how long each type of roof lasts on the roof lifespan chart.

Frequently asked questions

Do you mostly repair or replace roofs?

Mostly repair. If the roof has years left, we fix the leak or damage. If it's past that, we say so.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We're licensed and insured, MHIC #154344, and BBB accredited with an A+ rating. James is also an FAA-licensed drone pilot.

What areas do you cover?

Baltimore City and Baltimore County. See service areas.

How do I get a price?

Call or text 443-900-4815 with your address and pictures. We look first, then give a price.

Can a drone inspection replace walking the roof?

For steep, tall, or fragile roofs it often can. See drone roof inspections.

Helpful pages

Roof repair hub

Leaks, shingles, flashing, flat roofs, slate.

Seasonal maintenance checklist

What to look for each season.

Roofing info for homeowners

Types, terms, myths, and scam alerts.

My roof is leaking

What to do in the next hour, then text me a picture.

Finding a roofer

How to check a Maryland MHIC license and what to ask.

Contact

Call or text 443-900-4815.

Still have a question?

Call or text 443-900-4815. Happy to talk through what you're seeing.