How many times can you overlay a roof?

• <div><p>You can only overlay a roof once. Any additional layers of shingles will add too much weight and may also violate building codes. Once your roof has had an overlay, you’ll need to have a full roof replacement, including a tear-off of all existing roofing materials, when it’s time for a new roof. </p></div>

What’s the difference between a roof estimate and a roof inspection?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-need-roofing-estimate-or-inspection.htm">Roofing estimates and inspections</a> are not the same thing. Roofing inspections (whether done with a drone or by the traditional method) help you find any damage or defects on a roof. You will pay a set fee for a roofing inspection and use it to get certification or to determine whether repair or replacement is necessary. Beware of unsolicited contractors coming to your home and offering a so-called <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/free-roof-inspection.htm">free roof inspection</a>—these are often scams.</p><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-tips-get-best-roofing-estimate.htm">Roofing estimates</a>, on the other hand, are typically free and offered by a roofing company hoping to earn your business. Some roofing estimates are performed with drones, while other companies will still opt to send people up onto the roof. Either way, the estimate is for roof repair or replacement costs the company wants you to hire them for. </p></div>

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Q: What are the downsides of a spray foam roof?

• <div><p>Spray foam roofs don&rsquo;t stand up well to impact, so they won&rsquo;t <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/foam-roof-vs-tar-and-gravel.htm">last as long as something like a tar and gravel roof</a> and other flat roof materials in areas where extreme weather is common. Due to the reduced durability, you&rsquo;ll also need more frequent maintenance and repairs for a spray foam roof, and those costs will add up over time. Spray foam roofs are relatively uncommon, so you may also struggle to hire a roofing contractor who can install one. </p></div>

Q: What is the roof pitch of a Cape Cod house?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-roof-pitch.htm">roof pitch</a> on a Cape Cod house is normally 8/12 or 10/12, meaning the roof rises 8 to 10 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run. This is steeper than the now-standard 6/12 pitch, as Cape Cod homes were originally popular in northern states, where the steeper pitch helped snowfall slide readily off the roof. </p></div>

Q: Do solar panels shorten roof life?

• <div><p>As long as your solar panels are properly installed without damage to your roof, they will not shorten the roof&rsquo;s life span. Solar panels can act as a cover or barrier to your roof and help block external elements, such as debris, heat, and UV rays. Reduced exposure to the weather can extend your roof&rsquo;s life.</p></div>

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Last update on November 28, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Didn't clean anything. Just put a bug vaccum at the end of a vent while he was "working" on the chimney for 20 mins
Allstar Home services
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great company. Cleaned our chimney and were extremely thorough. Would highly recommend it.
United Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2018
We had a emergency due to a pipe break in the slab. The plumber arrived within 2 hours and I was able to track him online. Ultimately the leak was fixed by cutting and capping the hard water line to the house but it took a while for the plumber to figure things out. He did not inspire...
Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2017
Interesting that their site says they are closed today, a Saturday. We called this company on a Saturday morning receiving a recommendation through close friends. A Beyer Boy plumber came out within 1 hour of being called, and he basically came in to repair a mess left behind from a plumber we...
Beyer Boys A/C, Heating & Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2016
The communication was excellent. Gentleman called to let me know he was on his way. Arrived promptly. Cleaned the chimney efficiently. Very easy and painfree way to have necessary maintenance done if you burn your fireplace. I've had this company before, with equally good results.
Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace
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Reviewed in April 2015
Provider had to dig out the area around valve box to gain access to replace all necessary parts. Provider was knowledgeable, efficient and professional. The broken handle and rusted piping were replaced quickly. Our old valve box was missing the cap and was worn. Provider replaced valve box....
Lujan Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
Cleaned and inspected fireplace firebox and chimney. Recommendations made for future repairs. Very reasonable price quote given for repairs. |Only problem we experienced was the original request to set an appointment date apparently was lost but following second request for appointment...
Guardian Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in August 2013
I called Jon Chalker and he came promptly and gave me a quote for the task I wanted performed. Two weeks later Mike and Harrison arrived and promptly went to work, removing 500 sq. feet of turf and replacing with mulch and river rock. Both gentlemen were friendly and fast. They also mulched...
Alamo City Arbor Care
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Reviewed in March 2013
Mr. Alvarado came out right on time to give an estimate. His price was very good. He did the work when it was scheduled, without me even being there. He fixed the crown of the chimney and re-mortared some of the bricks that were about to fall off. He was very polite, pleasant and...
Alvarado's Masonry Construction & Remodeling
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Reviewed in February 2008
Scheduling was easy. It took two tries to get them out because of the weather on the day of the first appointment. When they came out, they checked the chimney and said it was fine and didn't need cleaning. They did make some recommendations about the capped gas line in the fireplace that I...
CHIMNEY SWEEP WEST
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