What causes a Damaged or Leaking Roof?

When building a new house or repairing roofs, some roofing contractors will try to rush and finish the job as quickly as possible. Unfortunately this means that a homeowner may see roofing problems develop in only a few years. Spending more time refining the workmanship of the roof would eliminate many problems for owners.
Another leading cause of leaking roofs is when the roofer does not consider all of the possible water paths over the entire roof. Improperly installed or defective flashings and valleys (where the two roofs join together), the chimney, step flashings and aprons are other common locations of roof failure and leaks. Without properly addressing the cause, the frames begin rotting over time because the roof material doesn't really have a chance to dry out in the Florida humidity.

Most Residential Roof Repair Costs Less than $300

North Florida is home to heavy rains and damage from humidity and the blistering sun. These and other natural causes will damage even the best built roofs over time. But the need for roof repair doesn't necessarily mean you will bear the expense of a whole new roof system. Oftentimes a little maintenance will go a long way for many years. Calling us at the very first sign of a problem is the best way to extend the life of your roof before small problems escalate into huge ones. In fact, most residential roof repairs cost the homeowner less than $300.00 and even commercial roofing repairs can be affordably addressed.

Warranties and Guarantees

Our hallmark of customer service is our workmanship guarantee on all new installations and roof repair. We use only the finest materials and never compromise the time it takes to complete the job and the costs involved.

With over 30 years of combined experience in both roofing and building, we are equipped to handle any situation. Thus you can rest assured that our professional services we offer will take care of your repair or installation needs the first time you call us.

Some of our commonly requested services include:

  • Free Estimates on new roofs, re-roofs, flat roofs, damaged roofs, leaking roofs, metal roofs, etc.
  • Rotten wood replacement on roofs
  • Rotten wood replacement on external and interior walls
  • Rotten wood replacement on support beams
  • Skylight Installation or repair
  • Soffit and Siding replacement or repair
  • Roof boots replacement and repair
  • Attic vent installation (i.e., reducing the heat of attics)
  • Roof covering replacement (i.e., removing old tile roofs and replacing with shingle roofing,etc.)
  • Replacing damaged interior sheetrock (i.e., replacing, painting, custom wall design, etc.)
  • Replacing exterior and interior doors
  • Window Replacements
  • ...and much, much more. As State Certified Builders with over 30 years combined experience, from simple fencing to commercial remodeling, we are experienced and licensed to "Do it All". and no job is too large or too small.

    Types of Roofing: Metal, Shingle, Flat Roofs and Roof Repairs

    No matter what type of roof you are interested in, you want the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing you have made a good decision in both the type of roofing you have selected, as well as the quality of that construction and of materials. The owner of Excel is experienced with metal roofing, shingle roofing and flat roof construction and repair. Scott will also be happy to help you present your roofing plans if necessary to your Homeowners Association - all you need to do is just ask!

    We offer all the major roofing brands: GAF-ELK, Owens Corning, etc.

    Owens Corning, GAF-ELK, Tamko, Certainteed, Bitech, US Intech and Millenium Metals to name just a few. We will be happy to discuss the features of each one with you.

    Skylights

    Skylight that are properly installed can be an extremely pleasing way to open up a room that feels dark and confined. And if you have a skylight that was improperly installed or aged, Excel has the professional expertise to either repair the damage, replace the skylight or re-roof over an area of a skylight being removed.

    Insurance Claims

    If your roof, business or home has been damaged by winds, rain, a fallen tree or other diaster, Excel will gladly work with you and help you complete your claim for repairs.

    We are affordably priced

    We do not charge more just because we have more to offer you. We are very competitively priced, and above all, we treat you honestly and fairly. After all, we have been doing business in the Jacksonville Florida area for many years and most of our new business comes from satisfied customer referals.

    Excel Builders: Your A++ Jacksonville Roofing Contractor

    At Excel, we do more than give you a quote and we never try to use hard-sell "buy now or else" unethical sellimg tactics. We help you make the best decisions for your home or business. Whether you are interested in a new roof, roofing shingles, metal roofing, roof repair, other building services or simply gather information to help you choose the best roofing contractor, our 30+ combined years of local roofing and building experience means you have a wide range of first quality products to choose from, while our A++ reputation promises peace of mind and quality you can count on - that is priced within most budgets.

    Why not give us a call? From day one, from consultation through completion, your work is supervised by our team of Florida (FL) State Licensed and Certified personnel. We always treat your home and business as if it were our own.

    Experience the difference. Call or contact us right now for your free roofing estimate with no obligation!