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During the summer of 2010, I received a call from a memorable potential client in Manassas VA. He was somewhat gruff, and dare I say even abrupt during our initial phone conversation. He wasted no time telling me that he had a quote ‘in his hands' for a new roof, that it was going to cost him over $6000 and that he ‘wasn't happy about it'. He quickly informed me of the black streaks and stains that were all over it, and that the home and roof were only 14 years old.
During the summer of 2010, I received a call from a memorable potential client in Manassas VA. He was somewhat gruff, and dare I say even abrupt during our initial phone conversation. He wasted no time telling me that he had a quote ‘in his hands' for a new roof, that it was going to cost him over $6000 and that he ‘wasn't happy about it'. He quickly informed me of the black streaks and stains that were all over it, and that the home and roof were only 14 years old.
Fast forward a day or two, and I met with him at his residence. His middle class home was in immaculate condition – the pride of ownership was very obvious. However; something looked very out of place - the roof of his home had severe black streaks all over it as he'd described, a substantial infestation of algae on the North side as is typical.
I discussed our process in great detail and answered his questions as we walked around the perimeter of his home. I inspected every square foot of the roof via binoculars, and offered them to him several times so that he too could have a ‘close up' look from the safety of his yard, feet planted firmly on the ground.
It was after this that Joe (we were on a first name basis by this time) asked me "what's a service like this cost?" I took a few measurements and excused myself to the truck to calculate his quote - not an estimate, but a firm quote. I presented the quote to Joe, and without hesitation he asked me ‘when can you do it?"
His Manassas roof was restored early the following week. The roof that was only fourteen years old, yet he like many others had thought a new roof was needed due to stains. Although the job itself was uneventful, Joe's sincere excitement and dare I say joy of seeing his roof transformed literally right in front of him was very memorable, and personally rewarding. The curb appeal of his otherwise immaculate home had just reached a new level, where it should have been all along; where I'm sure it was before his roof was covered with those unsightly stains.
It was one of the last things Joe said to me that really stopped me in my tracks - he said ‘do you realize I just saved over $5500 because of you?!' I smiled and extended my hand to shake his as I thanked him once again for his business.
For less than 10% of the cost of a new roof, American-ProTech left Joe's roof looking like new again. And that $6000 quote that Joe had in hand? That was an extremely good price for a new roof around here. Our services to restore his existing roof was the obvious choice :-) The before and after pictures below this post are of that very home, Joe's home. Have a look and see the results for yourself.
It's estimated that 50% of the roofs in the mid-Atlantic area are replaced due to unsightly stains or discoloration, largely from algae. Half of the roofs – that's a substantial percentage given the cost is in the thousands of dollars as Joe had experienced.
Still skeptical? Give us a call for a free consultation and even a quote if you choose. There will be no hard pressure sales, simply a presentation of facts so that you the homeowner can make informed decisions. And if that decision includes hiring our services, then that's all the better ;-) If not, well that's ok too. You'll be much more knowledgeable on roof stains, algae, what can be done about it properly and equally important, what should be avoided to prevent severe damage.
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Ted Saunders
Founder, American-ProTech
(571) 250 9650
Northern Virginia's only RCIA certified roof cleaning company
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