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Keeping it Local, Reno, Sparks-Nevada

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Welcome to Reno Roof Repair

Obviously we all can see how our local economy has affected Reno Roof Repair.com, and all of our family and friends, and all of our neighbors. I have lived here since 1968. I remember what a bustling place the Reno, Sparks area use to be.

We mainly use to rely on the Casino’s to provide the tax base, as well as the construction industry, and other businesses. As of today  the Construction, and Casino industries, have but all but disappeared.

So it is real important to keep the monies that is earned in the Northern part of Nevada stay in this area, to keep food on all of our local tables. We should try to use as much as possible, local business. We have (1) office, we are locally owned and operate only in Northern, Nevada. We have been operating since 1996.

It helps if you ask the Roofing Company where they are from. A lot are out of Vegas, and other areas. Do a research online to see where their main head quarters are. Toss them out. Let them go back home, leave us alone. We don’t need anyone else stealing our tax base, and all of it’s monies used to run our cities, and infrastructure.

By local first

We also belong to Buy Nevada First. Like we said keeping it local.

Thanks again for visiting Reno Roof Repair, and all of our family and friends, and all of our neighbors. I have lived here since 1968. I remember what a bustling place the Reno, Sparks area use to be.

Respectfully

David W. Bickell / Owner

Shingle Roofs

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Welcome to Reno Roof Repair

 Thanks for visiting Reno Roof Repair, shingle page.  We can roof just about anything you have. There are so many different type of shingle to match your style of house. Also call us for that free estimate. As usual, please come back to see more photos, as they are being updated.

Thanks for visiting Reno Roof Repair, shingle page.  We can roof just about anything you have. There are so many different type of shingle to match your style of house. Also call us for that free estimate. As usual, please come back to see more photos, as they are being updated.

If we can be of any service, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. (775) 322-7003, ask for David.

Photo Gallery-Tile Roofs

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Thank You for taking the time to visit Reno Roof Repair, Photo Gallery-Tile Roofs. Please come back, we will be updating, with more photos.

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This is one of the largest commercial tile roofs we have done!
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This was a custom staggered tile roof.
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This was a custom s tile.The Spanish tile look.
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If we can be of service in any way, beet, New Construction, Re-roof, or just a Tile repair, we can take care of it.Call (775) 322-7003. Ask for David.

Thank again for taking the time to visit Reno Roof Repair, Photo Gallery-Tile Roofs. Please come back, we will be updating, with more photos.

Old Style Wood Custom Roofs

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Thanks for visiting Reno Roof Repair. If you want to just repair your existing shake roof, or need a partial, and or complete re-roof we can take care of it for you.

Sea Wave, Thatching, Staggered. Let your Reno Nevada Roofing Contractor design a roof for you!
Whether you have an old Wood Shake roof, and/or an old Wood Shingle roof, we can fix it, more than likely.We also can also retrofit your old roof. We can do artwork, with your wood shingle roof. As you can see in the pictures. We can do Sea Wave, Thatching,Staggered, all types of,styles, and designs. Limited by yours,and my imagination.Call your  Reno Nevada Roofing Contractor, for a free Estimate. Nevada License # 42608

One of our custom roofs!

One of our custom roofs!

The shingles have to be steamed bent, to roll over the barrel.

These humps are called eyebrows.

These humps are called eyebrows.

Please call, if interested; ask for David (775) 322-7003. Our email is on the front page.

Thanks again, for visiting Reno Roof Repair. If you want to just repair your existing shake roof, or need a partial, and or complete re-roof we can take care of it for you.

Respectfully

David Bickell / Owner

Insurance Work

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Reno Roof Repair

Thanks for visiting Reno Roof Repair, Insurance work page. We are a full service roofing contractor. We do all sorts of repairs, and insurance work. From complete re-roofs, to repairs, such as tile, composition, shakes, wood shingles, metal, and flat roofs.

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Insurance Work, Roof Repair, Wind Damage. Reno Roofing Company.
Insurance Work, Roof Repair, Wind Damage, Reno Roofing Company.
We do our best our to match your existing color of the roof. But due to fading of the shingle, the manufactures always changing the colors every few years. You will hardly ever get a perfect match. But we will endeavor to try. But it won’t leak anymore.

Thanks  again,for visiting Reno Roof Repair, Insurance work page. We are a full service roofing contractor. We do all sorts of repairs, and insurance work. From complete re-roofs, to repairs, such as tile, composition, shakes, wood shingles, metal, and flat roofs.

 

As you can see, we can save your damaged roof, so you can save money. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Ask for David (775) 322-7003.

Before & After

High Mountain Roofing Services

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We offer a wide variety of services. From complete tear-offs, to recovers, roof repairs. We provide excellent customers service, and save you money at the same time. Here is some of the Before & After, we will be updating, as soon as possible, so come back.

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Again,We offer a wide variety of services. From complete tear-offs, to recovers, roof repairs. We provide excellent customers service, and save you money at the same time. Here is some of the Before & After, we will be updating, as soon as possible, so come back.

If we can be of any service, please give us a call at (775) 322-7003 ask for David. Our email is on the front page.

Contact

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 Reno Roof Repair

We can fix your roof, even if it is not the right time to replace it, or you can’t afford a new one right now. Don’t give up hope. Even if your insurance company is trying to cancel you insurance. We more then likely can fix it. Don’t hesitate call us now, for that free estimate.

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Composition Shingles, Wood Shakes, Tile, Metal. We can save you money.  Call us first, let us save you some of this.

 

Thanks for visiting Roofer in Reno.  For that free estimate call us at (775) 322-7003. Or Email is on front page.

Apartment & Condos

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Apartments & Condos

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Reno Roof Repair is full service roofing contractor. As you can see, we roofed all types and styles of roofs. These are just some of the photos from our Apartments and Condos page, please come back we will be updating.

Composition Shingle, Roof Repairs, Tile, Wood Shakes, Flat Roofs, Metal.

Thanks for visiting Reno Roof Repair is full service Reno Roofing contractor. As you can see we all types and styles of roofs. These are just some of the photos from our Apartments and Condos, please come back we will be updating.

Any questions please fell free to contact us at (775) 322-7003. Ask for David. Our email is on the front page.

About

High Mountain Roofing Services

ABOUT US!

High Mountain Roofing Services, has been operating since June, 1996. I have been in the Roofing industry off and on for 44 years.

 I have roofed hundreds upon hundreds of homes myself, I can’t count them, there has been so many. From Composition, Tile, Wood Shakes, Wood Shingles, Metal, Sidewall, Flat Roofs, Hot Tar, Epdm, & Pvc.

I still enjoy getting out on the roof, from time to time. That’s real experience, and that does not include my employee’s wisdom & knowledge, which is sometimes better than mine. I got my Journeyman’s Shingler’s card through a roofers union around 1979-1980 right out of high school, I also got my Journeyman’s sheet metal workers union card around 1985. Back around 1981- 1982, I received a State Of Nevada 3rd class boilers license. I have also worked as an engineer, for a portion of my life. But roofing is in my blood, from my grandfather, father, brother, to me.

The roofing industry diffidently has changed over the last 40 years that I have been in the roofing industry. To be honest, I am not thrilled about today the way things are going, I don’t Tweet, or Facebook, I love my privacy, I am a big supporter of individual rights, I am old school, good or bad that’s who I am. I miss the old days, when the word airbag, meant your mother-in-law. Ha, Ha. Just kidding, no really. I like old cars like GTO’s,

Road Runner’s, Chargers, Mustangs, Camaro’s, you get the picture. The Innocent years, not like today. Thank GOD I still have customers, that don’t have to use the Internet; most of my business is referrals. But times are changing, even a dummy like me, can see that print media is going by the way side, unfortunately. I still like the feel of the book in my hands, it doesn’t lie to me, it is what it is! I am very humbled that even in today’s time; I still have customers, that a handshake is good enough. That’s called trust, the good old days.

I have always tried to be the best at what I do, and the most honest that I can. I can admit, that I am not the best salesman, I am not very pushy, or even the best roofer out there, among my competition, but right there. But I can admit that I am the most caring, that’s why our name has Service, in it. Because I mean it. It’s not the latest catch phrase of the day. I started this business; do to all of the shenanigans that I have personally witnessed while, working for other roofing companies, and watching my fellow compatriots throughout the years, that were not the most honest, that hired very few American Workers, would rather give American’s jobs away to cheap inexperienced workers to save a buck.

The owners did not care about your long term investment, they only cared about their bottom line, not willing to pay a worker what they are worth, and that’s a lot.

It’s damn hard work! Excuse the French, but it’s the truth. Ever wondered why most companies are corporations. They can hide behind their veil of corporation, if something goes wrong. Not here, my integrity is worth a lot. We are a Sole Proprietor; my life is in your hands. I am not afraid to stick my neck out because, I really care about our “CUSTOMERS”, and that’s no bull.

You know the old tail light warranty, the moment you can no longer see the taillights of their company vehicle, the warranty has just expired.

You won’t know if your roof was done right, until the first real heavy rain, and/ or snowstorm test’s the roof that was installed. Even then it can take a few years, to test it. I am not saying that we are the only good roofing company out there, were not! There are some good companies out there. Do your homework!

But, what set us apart, are our customer service and our experience, and knowledge, & Integrity. It’s not (Pharfannuggen). Other companies will say anything, to get the job. I rather go out of business, than lie about who I am, or what we have done.

I can honestly say, that after being in business almost 16 years, there have been very few complaints, since we have been in business, almost all have been minor. I personally walk every roof over upon its completion, to insure that the roof is done to my standards, which is very, very, high ask my employees ,I am fair with them, but will not except any less from them. I am not saying that we are perfect, not by any means, quite the opposite; there is only one LORD/ GOD who I know that is, and it’s definitely not me. One thing is for sure, the Internet is not what it uses to be, it’s very malicious, anybody can say anything about anything and it’s the gospel truth. That’s we all have discernment; use it. You are going to have to follow your heart that will usually do the trick.

Thanks for giving us here at High Mountain Roofing Services, 17 years of service. We have been operating since June, 1996. I have been in the Roofing industry off and on for 44 years.

Our  email is on the front page.

Respectfully

David W. Bickell / Owner

Reno Roofing Contractors, there’s cheap and then there’s quaility.

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Let me qualify what I mean, about Reno Roofing Contractors. This will be lengthy, but worth the read.

As I have said before, I started the business in June 1996. The reason I started High Mountain Roofing Services, was because of all of the terrible, and poor workmanship, that I have witnessed, personally by working for a lot of the companies that were, and some that are still here today. I have been a roofer, and an estimator, for a lot of them. I am not trying to impune any one company in particular. I am just stating the facts, as to how our company is ran compared to other ones. No names are mentioned, just facts.

I have worked for at least 10 different roofing companies locally. I saw what kind of workmanship was being done, and all of the problems that many of these companies were having because of their leaking roofs, a ton of law suits, shingles blowing off, (see photo’s below for the reason why). Their roofs were being installed improperly, with no ventilation, improper installation of the plywood, shingles, tile, shakes, torch down, and you name it, and I have seen it being done. Especially tearing up their landscapes, trashing their yards, and grass. Leaking oil all over their driveways, because of junky and poorly maintained equipment. Even one of the roofing contractors I previously had worked for. He uses to say, that bad publicity was good because, it still keeps your name out there. Which I have adamantly disagreed with, at that time and still do today.

Again, like I have said before, I am not saying that we are perfect. We are absolutely are not. We all know the saying, Murphy’s Law, whatever that is. Situation’s that just happen, because of the nature of the roofing business. But are precautions being taken. Do they care enough to protect your family, home, business, yards, cars, just your personal stuff, that you have worked so hard to get. Get it. Do they really appreciate your business, and take it as a blessing. Do they pay their employees top Journeymen wages, or are they being paid minimum wages, which a lot of roofers are. Everybody is out to be the cheapest roofer they can be. They will not last, I have seen it before and will see it again. Ask your self. Who do you think cares more about the company they work for, and the jobs they do? How would you feel, you ask? The ones who feels like they are being taken advantage of, which they are. Or the one who is making top wages, who should be making $150.00 to $250.00 per day, because they bust their hump, and work hard.

Since we have been in business for 17 years, I have witnessed at least, 30-40 local roofing companies, go out of business, because they run their business on the volume principle, instead of quality. Which means they have to do twice as much work, and pay minimum wages, or do something else to succeed in their business venture, possibly cut corners. You tell me! Guess who gets hurt by dissatisfied, and unhappy employee’s, who could give a rats but about your roof. It’s a job they hate, but have no choice, to work. Not saying all, but there is enough dissension, among these types of employees.

There is other unforeseen reasons why business don’t last. But the majority is their own fault. There at one time, was one of largest roofing companies in the world. Who use to do I believe around $ 500,000,000. Per year in sales. They were a volume, roofer. They would come into local towns all over the country, and set up their satellite office’s, and would go were the work was. They would come into these towns and destroy the local roofing economy, by bidding stuff so cheap that, local guys would eventually go out of business. They did not last. There is no guarantee I, or anyone of the other roofing companies will be here next year. But it won’t be because I screwed my customer’s over, and did a lousy job. I can hold my head high, knowing that I did the best job possible while I was in business. Never will I be ashamed. Proud of what we have accomplished.

The moral of this story is, cheap is what you will get. Also ask the company were their main office is. If it is not at least in Nevada, preferably Northern Nevada, please don’t use them. Keep our kids fed locally, and the monies in our local community.

A lot of our local roofing contractors also use the volume principle. Ask your self, how long before, if sometime in the future, you should have a future problem, and you make that call. And nobody is there to answer the phone. Then what. I am not saying that all of these types of situation will lead to their failure. But I have seen a lot, come and go. They either don’t make enough money to keep the doors open, or they are shut down, by lawyers, the contractor’s board, or are ran out of the area.

I believe that most all of the roofing contractors, have maybe a spread of 2-3% cost difference of prices that they pay for materials, among themselves right! Look at this example. I recently roofed a home in the Sparks area. The homeowner could not believe the price difference between the 6-7 bids she received. Lets take a look. The prices were as followed. It was a tear-off, re sheet, and a 30-year roof. Let’s for keepsake, say the roof was between 30-40 squares.

They started at  $9000.00,11,000,13,000,15,000,16,000, 18,000 and 28,000. Ask your self why. We were the price in the red. The materials were well above $ 7000.00. Then you have to include, labor, and dump fees, and insurance, over head-operating costs. The first (3) had to be cutting corners, and using cheap inexperienced labor, and the volume theory. You tell me! The one at the top was just going to rip her off. We are generally in the middle, most of the times. Depending upon the job, and its difficulty, and how much we have to pay our employees.

Composition Shingle, Wood Shake, Tile, Metal Roof Reapirs, Flat Roofs.
There’s (3) blue lines on this shingle. You only have 1/2 inch to put the nails into. It’s the bottom lines, where the shingles overlap.

Composition Shingle, Wood Shakes, Tile, Roof Reapirs, Flat Roofs.

Between the yellow lines is where the nails have to be. Most customers have no ideal as to how much, there is to installing a proper roof.

Most of the shingles have such a small margin of error, where the shingles get nailed into the nail line. Most shingles only have about a half of an inch were the (6) nails must go, to meet code and the warranty of the shingle manufactures, for a high wind region. Nevada is in a high wind region. Takes special nailing for the area.Look at these photo’s, you can see the one in the blue lines, is about a half inch. The other one is a little over an inch. Look at the photos you can see where the shingles overlap, that’s all the space you have, to insure a proper roof installation.Ask yourself, why do new roof’s blow off, and leak. Its do to poor workmanship, and inexperienced roofers, or they just don’t care, like I said previously.

This is a true story. Happened about 12 or so years ago. I had received a call, from a woman in Washoe Valley.The woman had called and needed, a quote for a roof. Long story short. I looked at the roof, and said Oh My God. What an abortion, excuse the terrible word. It was a very strange house. Many ad-dons, the roof was very difficult to do, needless to say. After I measured the roof. When I went down to talk to the homeowner, I had told her the roof looked brand new, she said it was. She proceeded to explain to me, that the roofer, who screwed up the roof, was one of the cheapest prices she had gotten.

She said the roof leaked worse than before. She was suing them at that time. I told her, I would give her a bid, which I did. When I had called her back, to discuss the bid. She asked why I was so high. I told her you have a mess, I would have to tear-off the new roof, and completely replace it. Short story, she called another roofer excepted a cheaper price then mine, again. A couple of months had gone by, I received a call from her again. She proceeded to explain to me, and begged me to come out and put her roof on.

She would accept my price. A second roofer screwed the roof up worst than the first one did. She was suing them both. I said no way, thank you anyway. I told her from the beginning, what it would take, to install their very complicated roof. But you wanted the cheaper roofer’s price instead. Again I told her politely no! I felt terrible for her, and her husband. But I did not want to get involved with her problems, and the lawsuits. I said thank you anyway, but I can’t, talked for a few more minutes and hung up. Don’t know what took place. Cheap is cheap, quality is quality. They are not the same, and cannot be. I am not unequivocally stating that all cheap roofing prices you get. That your roof will wind up in a disaster of a roof, like the lady’s above. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I am not  saying that we are the only Roofer in Reno, that cares about their customers.Were not, there are some good guys. But we are the only one I know, who’s name has service in it Buyers beware; ask your family and friends, and neighbors for referrals. These are the most reliable and honest, you can get.

We hope, you will allow us, put a roof on that you can count on, for many years to come.

Please call, if interested; ask for David (775) 322-7003

Thanks again for visiting Reno Roofing Contractors, Reno Roof Repair.