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Q: How can you hang Christmas lights on a roof that doesn't have gutters?

• <div><p>If your home doesn't have gutters, you can still hang Christmas lights on the roof using specialized clips. Use roof clips designed to attach to shingles or fascia. For tile roofs or the edges of the rooftop, consider using parrot clips. Adhesive light-hanging clips are also a great option. It's important to avoid using nails or staples, as they can damage your roofing material. For unique or complex installations, it's best to consult a professional Christmas light installer to find the safest and most effective solution for your home.</p></div>

Q: How much damage does a roof need to be replaced?

• <div><p>In general, you should consider <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-roof-replacement-cost.htm">replacing your roof</a> if more than 30% of it is damaged. This includes several missing shingles, large spots of granule loss, extreme curling or cracking, structural damage to the roof's decking, or multiple areas of leaks. All of these issues could indicate compromised structural integrity that requires roof replacement. </p></div>

Q: Do roofers need to be licensed?

• <div><p>Many states require roofers to be licensed, and some states don&rsquo;t mandate licensing. You can use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to check if a roofing company holds the proper licensing for your area. A licensed roofing contractor will provide reliable roof installation service, leading to a reduced risk of leaks in the future, which can be expensive to repair. Paying more for a licensed roofer upfront often means paying less over time.</p></div>

Q: How do I secure my roof decorations for Christmas?

• <div><p>You can secure roof decorations like inflatables and other Christmas decor by tying a rope or attacking bungee cords to your roof clips. Depending on the pitch of your roof, you can use sandbags for extra support. Like with Christmas lights, avoid using staples or duct tape. </p></div>

Q: Are icicles on a roof a sign of poor insulation or another problem?

• <div><p>While a few icicles on your roof are standard, a large accumulation can be a sign of a bigger problem, such as poor insulation. This is particularly true if you are also dealing with ice dams. If you have numerous large icicles, it is recommended to have a roofing contractor diagnose potential insulation issues and create a plan to solve them.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2026

Reviewed in January 2026
E&E Exteriors just replaced our shingle roof in Clarksburg. Had an excellent experience. Their price beat two other local roofing companies. The crew was on time and worked fast. Clean up apotkess spotless and our new roof looks great. Definitely recommend them for roof replacement in the...
E and E Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
We were extremely pleased by how promptly this company worked. The tree had fire blight, and we wanted it removed before the blight spread to other trees and bushes. The tree was removed in just a couple of hours. The clean-up was done well, however, I did have to do some of the raking of...
Cassidy's Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2023
Greg, the owner is the upmost reliable, honest person/professional you'll ever have doing your roofing project. Clean up after each day until the project was completed was never an issue. If you're needing a new roof or just your existing roofing replaced, this is the company and people you're...
superior home improvement
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Reviewed in January 2023
Highly Professional and Punctual. Customer service oriented group. Had a slate roof replaced in Clarksburg WV with singles and they keep me informed. I was able to watch the progress as they flew a drone to show me daily as was in Florida at the time of the work was performed. I am a Real...
North Central Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Great people to work with and my roof looks awesome...A++
T&S Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Mixed experience but would not recommend overall - was happy with a concrete driveway job, hired him again about a year later for a new roof and gutter and it was pretty bad - took over 8 months to get the roof and then gutter finally on, left the waste and garbage in my yard for over a month,...
Hall Construction
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Reviewed in February 2019
So happy with my roofing - I am so glad this service exist, I wouldn't have ,ever contact with these two roofers. Very professional, and patient (I probably repeated myself several times) and they were very patient. If I would interrupt them with a question, they were so polite and...
Fast Lane Services
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Rainstoppers Roofing

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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at rainstoppers helped us with a roof replacement project. From initial communication to the end of the job, everything ran better than we expected. The team was courteous and answered questions with a focus on ensuring we were happy, not a hard sales pitch. 10/10 would recommend"

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

12 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Perfection Metal Roofing, Inc.

4.7(

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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Perfection metal roofing replaced my old and damaged roof with a brand new metal roof that looks fantastic and functions great. Their customer service was excellent and the price they gave me was less than half of what comparable contractors were quoting me!"

Lifetime Metal Roofing System - Charcoal

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Sinay Roofing & General Contractor, LLC

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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up for the job with a professional crew when they promised and did a great job on my roof . Project Manager, Sharon was very helpful and accommodating answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend them !"

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Serving our clients with Honesty, Integrity & Trust we pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great value and customer service! \n\nWe are a full service Residential & Commercial Remodeling and Contracting company, We engage in all aspects of construction.\n\nCheck out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Ultimate Roofing WV LLC

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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very satisfied with the work done workers worked hard did great job cleaned up everything after the job was done. Josh came and checked everything when job was done and did a thorough job checking the yard.would recommend this company to anyone who needed a roof job done"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate100%

57 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service! Very professional. Calls, e-mails and questions answered immediately. Roof completed sooner than expected! Very hard workers. Clean up was great. Very happy with my new roof!"

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Recommended by70%of homeowners

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Hall Construction done a great job replacing my roof. Highly recommend, quality work, great service!"

Response time1 day

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by82%of homeowners

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tom did an excellent job power washing and painting my entire house the house pops now and a lot of compliments on the job. Well done."

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

31 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"All the work was on time and to satisfaction! The crew was kind and professional! I would definitely use this company again for all my home improvements!"

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Hoskins Construction LLC

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Serving Salem, WV and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hard working, honest man, trying to make a living to provide for my family. I love meeting new people and building new relationships And I enjoy turning other people's dreams into an reality. I get the job done in a timely manner at a fordable price

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Roofing questions, answered by experts

If your home doesn't have gutters, you can still hang Christmas lights on the roof using specialized clips. Use roof clips designed to attach to shingles or fascia. For tile roofs or the edges of the rooftop, consider using parrot clips. Adhesive light-hanging clips are also a great option. It's important to avoid using nails or staples, as they can damage your roofing material. For unique or complex installations, it's best to consult a professional Christmas light installer to find the safest and most effective solution for your home.

In general, you should consider replacing your roof if more than 30% of it is damaged. This includes several missing shingles, large spots of granule loss, extreme curling or cracking, structural damage to the roof's decking, or multiple areas of leaks. All of these issues could indicate compromised structural integrity that requires roof replacement.

Many states require roofers to be licensed, and some states don’t mandate licensing. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check if a roofing company holds the proper licensing for your area. A licensed roofing contractor will provide reliable roof installation service, leading to a reduced risk of leaks in the future, which can be expensive to repair. Paying more for a licensed roofer upfront often means paying less over time.

You can secure roof decorations like inflatables and other Christmas decor by tying a rope or attacking bungee cords to your roof clips. Depending on the pitch of your roof, you can use sandbags for extra support. Like with Christmas lights, avoid using staples or duct tape.

While a few icicles on your roof are standard, a large accumulation can be a sign of a bigger problem, such as poor insulation. This is particularly true if you are also dealing with ice dams. If you have numerous large icicles, it is recommended to have a roofing contractor diagnose potential insulation issues and create a plan to solve them.

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