A Guide From A Roofing Contractor On What Roofing Warranties Cover

Investing in a new roof for your home is a significant investment and like any major investment, it should come with a warranty to ensure protection. For homeowners in South Florida, where hurricane season frequently causes property damage, having a solid warranty is especially critical.

A reputable roofing contractor, such as ABC Roofing, offers warranties that extend for a few years, safeguarding your investment. Understanding the coverage of these warranties is essential, particularly if any issues arise after installation.

What Is A Warranty?

A warranty is a company’s commitment to repair or replace defective materials or workmanship within a specific time frame. The duration of a warranty can vary depending on the scope of the project and materials used, ranging from full roof replacement to minor repairs. It’s crucial that your warranty is provided in writing and saved in a safe place. A trustworthy company will have no hesitation in offering a warranty for their work.

Two Types Of Warranties Offered By Roofing Contractors

Roofing contractors typically provide 2 main types of warranties after completing an installation or repair:

1) Workmanship Warranty

This type of warranty covers the work done by the company that you hire and is intended to protect your investment against any mistakes or carelessness that was made. These types of warranties can last anywhere from 5 to 10 or 20 years, depending on the work done. Additionally, some companies offer lifetime warranties on their work.

2) Material Warranty

This type of warranty is issued by the manufacturer of the materials used on your roof such as shingles, underlayment, flashing, etc. The roofing contractor may apply everything perfectly, but perhaps one of the shingles wasn’t made properly and developed a crack within a short time after installation. Individual components of a roofing system may also be covered.

What Do Roofing Warranties Cover?

Roofing warranties can vary between companies, but they generally cover the following:

Installation Errors

Although rare, mistakes during the installation process can happen. For example, if the wrong shingles are ordered, delaying the project, the contractor is responsible for correcting the error without additional cost to the homeowner.

Long-term Damage

Living in South Florida means exposure to extreme weather conditions, which can impact the durability of your roof. While a well-built roof can withstand harsh wind, rain, and debris, damage over time is inevitable. Many warranties cover repairs for damages that occur within a certain time after installation.

To minimize damage, it’s recommended that you schedule regular roof inspections with your contractor. This helps catch minor issues before they escalate, protecting your home from leaks, mold, and other internal damages.

Defective Materials

Occasionally, materials may arrive defective due to manufacturing issues. If shingles are damaged upon arrival or after installation, your contractor’s warranty should cover the replacement costs. Keep in mind that manufacturers may also offer their own warranties, so it’s a good idea to ask your roofing contractor about these options.

 
 
 
 
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 Bill West 
 
 
 
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Roof leak repair.  The entire process was quite excellent...from Patrick and the estimate (and he kept us informed of work progress) to the workers who completed the repair, and they were polite and efficient.  We will certainly consider ABC again if/when another roofing issue arises.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Robert Payan 
 
 
 
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I recently had the pleasure of working with ABC Roofing in Coral Springs, FL, to replace my roof, which had served me well for 28 years. While the roof itself was still in good condition, my insurance rates had become unmanageable due to its age. After reviewing previous permits, I discovered that ABC Roofing had completed the original installation, prompting me to seek their services once again.

I obtained estimates from several companies, and I found that ABC Roofing offered the most competitive pricing, along with exceptional service and a hassle-free experience. I was particularly impressed by the professionalism of the crew during the tear-off and installation process; they were both quick and efficient. The most commendable aspect was their meticulous cleanup—there was no debris left behind, and my landscaping remained undisturbed.

My positive experience led me to hire ABC Gutters for my home's gutter installation as well. Once again, I enjoyed a seamless experience characterized by excellent customer service and great pricing.

I highly recommend reaching out to Joe, the estimator, for an accurate and fair estimate. ABC Roofing and ABC Gutters have exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful for their outstanding work.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Greg Raven (Greg-R) 
 
 
 
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Thank you for a great job replacing the roof on my home.  I especially appreciate the attention to detail and thoroughness of the repairs to the fascia and plywood.  The roof looks great!  I will refer friends and neighbors to your company.
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 Stephen Simmons 
 
 
 
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We contracted with ABC Roofing Corp to install a standing seam metal roof for us. Then to install new gutters as well. We reached out to them as one of the three companies for estimates as we had been able to observe their work on several other homes in our neighborhood.

The roof has been complete now for about four weeks and we are very pleased.  The roof panels are from Dynamic Metals. We selected a light color to match our house which also gave us a very high solar reflectivity index (SRI). We have already noticed the lower temperature in the house over that time with several days’ temperatures approaching the high 90s. The gutter color was selected to match the roof and looks great.

Overall the process went very well.  Joe Simms was well prepared when he came out to take information for our estimate having already determined the roof area. We were still considering whether to do a shingle re-roof or to go with a metal roof. He took time to explain each step of the process for both options including the permitting, inspections, materials to be used, work crews, site needs, payment terms, etc. Working with the office staff was quite pleasant, including Hanna and Jamie, who explained things when we had questions or we called to follow-up on issues or next steps. The work crews worked well together and worked hard.

Once the permit was approved, the tear-off / dry-in work, inspections, metal panel and accessories fabrication / delivery and the metal panel installation proceeded in fairly quick order. From the tear-off to metal panels fully installed was 13 days. (See comments below about painting.) At the completion of work on each day of work, the area around the house and roof was cleaned of debris and scrap material. We have found a few nails, screws and tin tags in the bushes around the house but none in the driveway.

There were a few things that could have been better, mainly some scheduling and communication from or within ABC Roofing. As an example, we did not always get notice that a work crew was coming or materials were being delivered. We did get advance notice of the tear-off / dry-in work. And for the delivery / fabrication of the metal panels.  But the day after that we were surprised by a delivery of materials and were not home to receive and safeguard it in our garage. The person making the delivery had to wait for us. Then he was the one that told us that the metal panel installation was going to start later that same day.

As an example of communication within ABC Roofing, from the start they were made aware that one section of our roof that needed different nails and screws due to an exposed inside ceiling in that area. The tear-off / dry-in crew were made aware and had the right materials, e.g. longer nails. However, when the metal panel installation crew started to put down the fire retardant layer over that same area of the roof, they seemed confused. This was even after I had raised the issue with one of the crew members on an earlier work day and suggested that they get guidance from the ABC Roofing foreman. It became evident that this hadn’t happened when I observed the crew tearing off the already installed layers of fire retardant and two layers of 30# felt to see what was underneath when someone within ABC Roofing could have passed along this information before hand. This was disappointing considering how well so much of the rest of the job went.

As an example of scheduling, the fascia wood that had to be replaced during the tear-off / dry-in work was supposed to be painted before the metal panel installation started. Instead it wasn't done until all the metal panels were fully installed. Since there was several sections of the replaced fascia that could only be reached while standing on the new metal panels, this became a bit tricky and took parts of two days to finish.

Overall we are quite satisfied with our replacement roof. We would recommend ABC Roofing Corp to anyone getting a re-roof of either an asphalt shingle or a metal roof. We are glad we selected them for our roofing work.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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ABC did a great job. Kept me well informed. They cleaned up the debris and installed new gutters. I was able to cut my insurance bill in half. Very satisfied.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jamie Wainland 
 
 
 
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the very best I could have asked for - they were there for every question every answer every appointment just everything - ask  to see Patrick for a quote great pricing great job Hannah who heads the. home office is the best as well - if truly interested have them give a quote they are not pushy just great to deal with-
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mark Tannen 
 
 
 
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Cesar who came out and inspected the roof and the company did some minor cosmetic repairs and also the Roof A side.   Reliable company.   I trust Cesar and have referred him to other friends.   The roofing industry can be a hit or miss these days and you have to trust who you use and we trust ABC Roofing.   When the day comes hopefully not anytime soon and we need a quote for a new roof we def will call Cesar up to update us on replacing the roof.   Thank you for your service.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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5 star all around...thanks Jamie!
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

What Roofing Warranties Do Not Cover

While warranties provide valuable protection, there are certain things they typically do not cover:

DIY Repairs

Do-it-yourself projects can be tempting, but when it comes to roofing, attempting repairs yourself can void your warranty. Work performed by someone who is not a certified roofing professional may not meet the standards required for warranty coverage, leaving you responsible for future repair costs. Additionally, DIY roof repairs can be dangerous and are best left to trained professionals.

Hiring Another Roofing Company

If you hire a different roofing company to perform work on your roof, your original warranty may become void. Roofing contractors can only guarantee their work, so be cautious about bringing in another company.