Bangor Roofing Company With a Downtown Office
Bangor was built on wood, and was actually the lumber capital of the world ‘til 1911’s fire burnt it all down. The city was rebuilt in brick, but you can definitely still see that history in the area’s roofs: grand old homes from that initial boom, blocks of brick buildings, post-war homes, and newer homes and neighborhoods out Hermon & Hampden way.
Home Roofing Solutions knows the roofs here in The Queen City of the East because we’re out here every week working on them. Our Bangor office is at 115 Franklin Street, Suite 3G, with our Etna HQ just 20 or so minutes west on 95. We’ve been roofing Maine homes for decades: full-on roof replacements, roof repairs, new metal roofs, and much more. Our Bangor crew’s close by and ready to help when you need it!
Roof Replacement and New Roof Installation in Bangor
A lot of older Bangor homes have a few layers of shingles that need to come off, and sometimes old age means it’s time for a roof replacement in Bangor, ME. Here’s what you get when you call on the pros at Home Roofing Solutions:
- A free at-home estimate with a multi-point roof inspection plus GPS measurements.
- A full tear-off of old shingles and underlayment, down to the deck. That also includes much older layers that were roofed over in the past.
- Repairs to any rotted wood/decking before anything new goes on.
- Ice/water shield all along the eaves so you can more easily weather freeze-thaws and ice dams.
Get in touch with us to talk about our flexible financing options along with our Solution Guarantee, where we match you with the best roofing warranties in Maine, regardless of the roofing material!
Roof Repair and Emergency Roof Leak Repair
No matter the age of a roof, you can still have a leak pop up at the worst time. Thanks to high winds and our heavy snows here in Maine, we often see leaks in homes across Bangor right in January and February. They’re not something you can put off, either.
Home Roofing Solutions does quality roof repair in Bangor, ME, and helps homeowners in Penobscot deal with those emergency leaks fast, especially before they have a chance to morph into something much worse later on.
Here’s what we do best:
- Leaks around chimneys, vents, and skylights.
- Shingles that have blown off, cracked, or curled after a nasty storm.
- Ice dam damage (wet decking and stained ceilings)
- Slow leaks you can’t trace. We track down those from both the roof & attic.
Metal Roofing in Bangor, ME
Metal roofs are a great option for homes here in Bangor (especially for homes along the Penobscot or Essex Street). Weather here piles up pine needles, falling branches, and moss that’ll easily rot asphalt shingles quicker. Metal roofing lasts a long time and is a great way to shrug off heavy Maine winters.
Here are the types of metal roofs in Bangor, ME, we install:
- Standing seam metal roofs
- Screw down metal roofs
- Corrugated metal roofing
- Aluminum roofing
Asphalt Shingles, Cedar Shakes, and Rubber Roofing
Your other options, namely asphalt, cedar shakes, and rubber roofing in Bangor, all have their place on thousands of roofs all over Maine. Here are some of your options:
- Asphalt shingles, which are the most common roofing type. They’re cost-effective and are pretty versatile, appearance-wise. They have a lifespan of around 25-30 years
- Cedar shakes give those older Bangor homes a classic wood look that really fits Bangor’s older historic neighborhoods (Broadway Historic District, Whitney Park, etc.)
- EPDM rubber roofing seals flat/low-sloping roofs on porches and garages with a waterproof sheet. Water pools on these flat roofs, so waterproofing matters a lot here.
Roof Inspections, Ventilation, and Winter Prep
Getting eyes on your roof, especially pre- and post winter is a must. Home Roofing Solutions offers roof inspections in Bangor, ME, ventilation services & even winter roof prep to make sure everything’s covered for heavy weather. Here’s what we do:
- We check shingles, metal panels, flashing
- We look in your attic for frost, moisture, mold, and daylight coming through
- We make sure your vents let air move
- We point out the spots most that’ll likely form ice dams this winter
Seamless Gutter Installation in Bangor
We also offer gutter installation in Bangor, because you need a reliable way to send that water away from your roof. Home Roofing Solutions installs seamless gutters so you can shrug off spring melt and sagging sectional gutters.
Serving Bangor, Brewer, and the Greater Bangor Area
We cover all of Bangor, including downtown, the West Side, the East Side, near the Kenduskeag Stream, and everywhere in between. But we don’t stop at Bangor; we’re also always out in Brewer, Hampden, Hermon, Veazie, Orono, Old Town, Glenburn, Holden, and Etna (where we’re based). If you’re in Bangor or anywhere nearby, give Home Roofing Solutions a call today to nail down any and all roofing needs all year long.
Bangor Roofing FAQs
Can I get a Fortify Maine Homes grant for my roof in Bangor?
Since Bangor’s in Penobscot County, (one of the pilot counties for the program), you will. We’re a certified Fortify contractor in Bangor, ME, so we can definitely help you plan a FORTIFIED roof installation when the time comes. Visit our Fortify Maine Homes page to learn more!
How long does a roof replacement take in Bangor?
Roof replacements take about a day or less, but it also depends on how big your roof is and how pronounced the slope is. Bigger homes with more defined slopes might take a few days more, but no house is the same, and the Home Roofing Solutions team will clue you in on a realistic timeline for roof replacements in Bangor.
Is metal or asphalt better for a Bangor home?
Both work really well here, and it depends on your home and your priorities. Asphalt shingles are much cheaper than a metal roof, but they only last 25 to 30 years whereas metal roofs are built for the long haul, lasting anywhere from 40 to 70 years. If you’re debating the two, we can walk you through the pros/cons and help you decide.
