DJR Roofing & Construction Services Inc.

Before & After Photos at 6200 Pine Terrace

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Recent Roofing Work in Ft. Lauderdale

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Shingle Roof Estimates & Average Pricing in Florida

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:04:49 +0000

February 2010,

I have got a lot of people commenting on this article and stating that these prices are high?

So let me re visit this topic and article for the average price of a new Shingle Roof Installed in Florida.

Like I said before there are many factors into considering prices to replace a old roof ,

Size Of Roof
Type of Shingle you Are Going To Use For The Job ( 20Yr Shingle, 30Yr Shingle or Even Better ? )
Is There any Wood Rot or Damage that Must be Fixed before Installing the New Roof
Permit Fees
The Degree or angle of the roof this will make a little difference into overall labor cost because of the time factor
Is The Roof Company Replacing the Roof and Tearing Off The Old Roof Shingles or just Laying the New Shingles over the existing roofing application?
Do you live in a Coastal area of Florida where the Codes have changed since 2004-2005??
If you live in Central Florida away from the Coast then there is no Comparison in pricing
If you live anywhere where the Maximum Substained Winds can reach a category 5 Hurricane then Prices will Be Higher Due to The New Codes
These are some of the factors to consider before telling us that these prices are higher than what you heard from a friend somewhere else?
All of our comments about these prices being to high come from consumers who do not even live in South Florida

Ok, this topic is one that everyone reading needs to pay attention to and understand before hiring a Roofing Contractor !!

There are a lot of Fly By Night roofing companies or so called roofing companies giving roof estimates that are so far below being accurate just to get the Jobs and then they end up screwing the homeowner by never finishing the job.

Lets use an example of a recent re-roof job we did in Davie Florida:

Total Squares = ( The Square Footage of the Roof )

Job Size : 26 Squares = 2600 Square Feet

Now lets see if you see the problem with the company after we are done figuring our prices?

We had a customer call us for a recent roofing estimate about 1 month ago for a house that was about 26 squares or 2600 square feet of total size and they said they had a good estimate from some individual for a price of about $ 9,200.00 dollars. The company wanted 50% down before they could start and the other 50% when they are done tearing off the existing roof and they install the paper. Now one thing they did not mention to the homeowner was that they still need to get permits before they can start the job but no problem sometimes this might just confuse the homeowner by telling them this minor detail.

Now lets go back to the size of the job to be done?

They got a quote of $ 9,200.00 for a 26 Square Roof. This works out to a price of around $ 3.54 per square foot give or take a few dollars and includes permit fees. Now the average Hard Cost today is around $ 3.80 per square foot for a job of this size. Hard Cost is all costs it would cost for the contractor before any profits?? Please explain how a company is going to get this job done for less than it is actually costing them just for hard costs?

Here is the likely scenario is going to take place. First this low ball company is going to take the initial 50% deposit that you have giving them and they are going to get permits, then tear off the existing roof and they are going to install the 90 weight paper which is the black paper that goes down on top of the plywood before installing the shingles.

Next they are going to get the remainder 50% of the balance due now which also does not cover the actual cost for the materials themselves unless they are maybe stealing them or using them from another job kind of like rolling cost from one job to the next and charging your materials from your house to the previous job and then doing the same thing to the next homeowner. Now I know I am starting to confuse most of you at this point.

At this point what is happening is that you are going to have a Mechanics Lien against your house for the materials that were used to replace the roof of your house because the Roof Company that was the cheapest and has already taking all your money has not payed for all the materials and it will now be a Lien against your home. In most cases your roof will not even be completed because the roof contractor that gave you that great price way below everyone else just took your money and ran off in the sunset and never to be seen again.

The average price to do this job in today’s market should have been around $ 12,000.00 not $ 9,200.00. You tell me what Roofing Contractor is going to do a job for less than the actual cost of materials at any point in life?? Too many homeowners are getting burned by these BS Fly By Night Roofing Companies and the public needs to better themselves against those people.

Please if anyone has any questions please feel free to call us and talk with David Rogers to make sure you are not getting taking for a crazy ride.

DJR ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC.
Office # 954-684-3664

How To Tell Its Time To Replace Or Repair a Roof

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:31:40 +0000

So how does the average homeowner with no experience know when its time to have a new roof installed before it is to late??

The Following Factors will Help you decide !!

1.) Curled Up Shingles: This can allow rain to get in, and the shingles are easily damaged by wind

2.) Worn-off Granules: Granules protect the shingle from sunlight and water. If they’re worn off, the shingle will deteriorate. Look for granules in your gutters and by your downspouts. You may see dark spots on the shingles where granules are missing.

3.) Loose Or Missing Shingles: This can cause roof leaks

4.) Cracked Shingles: A common cause of a roof leak. (Nail pops, which are small holes where nails have popped through the shingle, can cause leakage.)

5.) Spots On Your Interior Ceiling: May indicate that the roof is leaking and in need of roof repair. If you notice spots on your ceiling or interior drywall after a rainy day this is the time to get your roof checked out.
6.) Age Of Roof: Depending on the quality, most shingles last 10-25 years. If your home is the same age as others in the neighborhood that are getting new roof replacement work, it may be time to replace yours too.

So If You See any of these traits on your Resedential Roof you should DJR Roofing & Construction Sevices for a New Roof Estimate for those of you living in South Florida.

Call Us Today For all Roof related Problems:

Roof Repairs, Tile Roofs, Shingle Roofs, Metal Roofs, Flat Roof Repairs or anything that has to do with a roofing related question please just give us a call.

DJR ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC.
Office # 954-684-3664

Attention Realtors – Do You Need a Roofing Estimate or Repair

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:46:24 +0000

Hello fellow Real Estate Professionals:

Do you have a listing or a property that needs some roof repairs and or a new roof installed to make the deal happen?? We would be happy to provide you with a competitive estimate on any Roofing jobs in Broward County Florida.

Please beware of the Low Bids that some companies are giving homeowners !! In today’s market the average cost to replace an existing roof by means of tearing off the old shingles and or tiles and re-roofing the whole roof up to South Florida Codes starts at $ 4.60 per square foot.

Example:

2000 Sq Ft Job would cost about $ 9,200.00 Not Including Permits.

3000 Sq Ft Job would cost about $ 13,800.00 . Not Including Permits

Now these are good estimates based on the average sized job but prices can by all means be higher if there is extensive wood rot or termite damage when pulling up the existing roof. Please be careful when basing your opinion on who to choose to do the job based solely on price alone. There are plenty of companies who are just taking the Initial Deposit and starting the job but never actually finishing the job and the house is left in shambles for over 6 months until the Homeowner comes up with more money to hire some one else to finish the job.

All Roofing Contractors pay pretty much the same price for materials and labor so the cost for the job should only vary by 5-10% depending the contractors mood for the day when giving estimates based on the actual work to be performed.

We have seen companies out there which I am not allowed to name that are quoting homeowners prices way below actual Hard Cost to get the job. Hard Cost is the actual cost the Contractor Has to pay for materials and labor to get the job done and this does not include profits or Permit fees. So if one company quotes you $ 7,200.00 for the job and the next 2 companies quote you between $ 9,500.00 – $ 11,000.00 for the same job you better pick the company that’s priced in the middle.

I have seen to many homeowners get burned over the years by thinking they are getting such a great deal by using the cheaper guy and it ends up costing them more than double after all is said and done to get the job completed because they did not do there homework on the company first.

Here is how to avoid running into this problem:

1.) Ask the contractor for addresses of jobs they have completed in the last 3 months
2.) Verify the State License First
3.) Have everything in writing based on what is to be performed before signing on the dotted line.

If you have any questions please give us a call and we would be happy to assist you when you need a Roof Repair or a New Roof Installed in South Florida.

David Rogers
DJR ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC.
Cell # 954-684-3664

Is Your Roof Leaking after all that rain that we had yesterday

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:56:41 +0000

With the rain comes roof leaks and with rain comes bigger problems if the roof leaks are not fixed quickly. Don’t wait to have the leaks repaired or you will have bigger problems to worry about down the road. Problems can range from Mold, Mildew, Wood Rot, Electrical problems if water comes into contact with wiring or your home electronics and many more issues that are seen by the naked eyes.

If your roof is leaking you need to get the leak fixed as quick as possible before the l leak turns into something bigger.

Please call or contact us at DJR Roofing & Construction Services for all Roof Leaks and Roofing Repairs in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas of South Florida.

DJR Roofing & Construction Services
Cell # 954-68-3664
Email: Click Here

Sorry For Those of You Trying to Contact Us Yesterday

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:12:49 +0000

We apologize for those of you trying to email us through our contact form!! Our Contact Form was not working correctly over the last week due to some problems with the programming code.

Please dont hesitate to try calling us next time if you are not able to email us through our contact form located at our contact page for all of your roofing and construction services.

Thanks

DJR Roofing & Construction Services

Is your Roof leaking

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:29:50 +0000

Is your roof leaking at your home or property located in South Florida ? It is that time of year again when the rain is going to start causing problems in regards to roof leaks and mold issues. Some questions and thoughts that go through homeowners minds is who should I call to have my roof inspected, Who should I call for a new Roof Estimate or Repair?

We at DJR Roofing & Construction would be happy to provide home owners our service when you are ready to stop the leaks before they can cause bigger problems at your home or property.

Why You Should Not Wait ?

If you already know that your home had even just a minor roof leak the last time it rained you should not wait until it starts pouring in during the next big rain storm. Once the rainy season starts the window of opportunity to fix or repair the leaks are limited when it is rainy everyday. The best time to replace or repair your roof located in South Florida is now and not when the water starts pouring in during the rainy times.

During the rainy season it can take 1-2 weeks sometimes before we can actually perform the roof repairs without causing more damage than already has been created. We can in most cases patch the spots where we think the roof is leaking until we are able to have 2-3 clear days without rain in order to tear off the existing roof and replace then install the new roof.

Don’t hesitate to call or contact us today to get your roof inspected before the leaks get worse or cause major damage to your home and create bigger problems like mold and mildew where you and your family live and sleep which can cause health problems.

Ft Lauderdale Florida Roof & Construction Estimates & Repairs

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:39:21 +0000

Its almost that time of the year when the leaks happen here in South Florida. The rainy season is just around the corner and it can cause major problems to your home like Mold, wood rot or much worse. If your roof is in need of an inspection to determine whether or not your South Florida Roof is ready for the upcoming rainy season in South Florida please give us a call to set up an appointment for either a New Roof Estimate or an Roof Inspection.

We are available 7 days a week to provide estimates, inspections and we can answer any general Roofing & Construction questions that you may have. Always remember to get more than one Estimate before signing on the dotted line to hire a Contractor to perform work on your home or business located in Ft. Lauderdale or the surrounding areas of South Florida.

DJR Roofing & Construction Services has been serving South Florida since the 1970s. We show up and we finish the job the we set out to do, don’t get fooled by these companies that provide you with a low low estimate !! These are usually signs they are going to take your initial deposit and disappear with out ever starting on the work that they agreed to perform.

We can provide all homeowners with a roofing or construction estimate, Roof Repair, New Roofs and general construction projects whether you are located in Ft. Lauderdale or the surrounding areas of South Florida. Please Contact DJR Roofing & Construction Services for all of your roofing and construction needs in South Florida.

David Rogers
DJR Roofing & Construction Services
Cell # 954-684-3664

Welcome to the New DJR Roofing & Construction Services Website

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:40:10 +0000

We want to thank you for visiting our new website, though the website is still under construction and we are trying to get all the changes made quickly we do expect this process to last 2-3 more weeks until we are satisfied with the looks and feel for our customers to navigate with ease.

I also want to thank my son David who is in charge of the website make over. David decided to rebuild this website so that we would have a more professional image when clients visit our site www.djrroofing.com.

Please fee free to contact us if you have any questions about getting a New Roof Estimate or General Construction Estimates in South Florida.