Francis Harvey & Sons has been serving the home improvement needs of Central MA, MetroWest and Eastern MA residents for over 80 years. You can count on us to treat your home as if it were our own. One of the things you can expect from Francis Harvey & Sons is honesty and integrity. We do not use high pressure sales tactics. You will never be pressured to make a decision.
If you suspect that you have problems with your roof, or if you see any of the warning signals shown here, call us to schedule your complimentary roof inspection and get your free estimate. This thorough inspection will give you peace of mind in knowing, whether repaired or replaced, that your roof is prepared to withstand the harshest New England storms without leaking. And if there is a problem with your roof, catching it early can literally save you thousands of dollars in repair work later on!
If you see any of the warning signs above you may have a potential problem. But inspecting your roof from the inside is also very important. The following is a checklist of problem signs you can look for during an indoor roof inspection.
Sagging decking between the rafters. If the decking is sagging or deteriorating, the decking will also require replacement when a new roof is installed.
Outside light that can be seen through the roof. This may be common (and not a problem) on shake roofs, since the wooden shakes will swell during the wet months, effectively preventing any leaks.
Signs of leaking in the attic (dark spots in the wood, especially around vents, chimneys, and other holes to the roof).
Test dark spots in the wood to decide if they are old or current problems. If the spot is still wet, or if it is soft (test with a screwdriver), the spot is a current problem. If the spot is dry and hard, it is most likely an old problem that has been fixed.
Signs of water damage or leaking (usually in the form of water stains, or sagging ceilings)—this could be due to an active leak in the roof or to condensation caused by poor roof ventilation.
If you observe any of the signs listed above, you need roof repairs or a new roof. Depending on the degree of damage, you can decide what is best for you and your house. Often the cost of fixing or replacing a roof is less than dealing with the damage an old roof can cause to your home.
NOTE: It is critical that a roofing contractor inspect your roof system from the outside and inside. If they do not go into your attic to inspect your roof system, then you should consider rejecting them as your contractor!
Five reasons you should choose Francis Harvey & Sons, Inc. for your home improvement needs.
We have over 80 years of experience in the home improvement industry. You can trust us to properly diagnose and treat your home’s roofing system. A properly installed quality roof will last 30 – 50 years. Our goal is to do it right the first time so you don’t have to worry about your roof for years! In the rare case where a problem does arise, we can back up our warranties. 8 out 10 roofers close their business after 3 years because they don’t now how to run their business, they do not deliver on their promises and they do not do quality work.
#2 Stability
Francis Harvey & Sons is a Certainteed Select Shingle roofer. Only Select Shingle roofers can offer you the full manufacturer’s warranty on your roof. We back all of our work with our Platinum Pledge which is a lifetime workmanship warranty, so your investment is protected.
#3 Quality People
All our work is performed by our own employees. They are trained in safety and installation and care about the job they do. They are professional and experienced. Because they are not subcontractors, we know exactly who is going to be at your home and when. You won’t have to worry if someone is going to show up and do the job correctly.
Because the people who are at your home are our employees, you can rest assured that they have been checked against the Criminal Offender Records Information (CORI) for you and your family’s safety. We are fully licensed and insured including Worker’s Compensation. You won’t have to worry about the people who are near your family or being held responsible for an accident at your home.
#4 Satisfied Customers
We have completed thousands of roofs in Massachusetts and we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and standing by our work with our exclusive Platinum Pledge. Please visit our testimonials page to view letters organized by town and if you see one of our signs in your neighborhood, talk to your neighbor and ask them what they think of us! Also please click on the Guild quality buttonto see how our past clients rated their experience with us during independent 3rd party surveying.
#5 Respect for You and your home
We thoroughly inspect your roof and ventilation system prior to presenting the scope of work to accurately diagnose your needs and minimize the chance of surprises and unforeseen costs.
We have a working project supervisor on each crew. There is always a team leader on-site to ensure our and your standards are met, your project is completed as promised and to address any questions or concerns you have on the spot.
We maintain 24hr/7 days a week answering service and pagers for any customer emergencies. You will never have to wait until Monday morning if there is a problem with your roof.
We prepare ahead of time and run our home improvement projects on a tight schedule to ensure the shortest amount of disruption to our client and their neighbors. The vast majority of our jobs are completed within one week.
Our employees arrive in a company crew cab, fully-equipped for the roofing project to minimize the disruption and number of vehicles at your home. We fully protect the sides of your home and landscaping with tarps and inspect the outside of your home before we leave for the day for stray nails, trash or other project debris. You don’t have to worry about children or pets being injured by project debris or shrubs being ruined by carelessness.
Important! Your Project is backed by the Francis Harvey & Sons Platinum Pledge!
We will do what we say we will do. We will show up on time and we will work hard to complete your job on time with no surprises. Our goal is 100% client satisfaction and we are always focused on making your project Easier Than You Imagined!
We will do what we say we will do. We will show up on time and we will work hard to complete your job on time with no surprises. Our goal is 100% client satisfaction and we are always focused on making your project Easier Than You Imagined!
