If selling your home is likely during 2022 or in the next few years in the San Gabriel Valley then make sure your roof and insulation are in good shape. Reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the value of roofing and insulation: “According to Realtors, home buyers love a new roof, which…
As we focus on roofing in the San Gabriel Valley for 2022, signs of winter and the New Year surround us. Snow’s covering Mount Baldy and Mount Wilson while the Rose Parade is getting ready to roll along in Pasadena. Volunteers are braving the pounding rain to decorate floats, including the privately funded Sierra Madre…
What do you know about your roof? There’s a question that all homeowners ask and referring to these terms can help you understand a local roofing contractor’s answer: Do I need a new roof, or can I get my roof repaired? We’ll answer that question toward the end of this post, but let’s start with…
Know these roofing basics so you can have a better understanding of what it means to repair or install a new roof. Every trade has its own terms so bookmark this and use it as a reference. Choosing the best roofing contractor is important. In the San Gabriel Valley, Thomas Garvey is a local roofing…
Installing new roofs on homes and commercial buildings in the San Gabriel requires craftsmanship. Thomas Garvey, a local contractor serving cities from Pasadena to Hacienda Heights, studies the craft of roofing and the impact on older and newer homes and buildings. As owner of Garvey Roofing, he’s passionate about creating roofs that perform well during…
Your home is a major financial commitment so when it comes to spending money on it, you want to make sure that all the costs are important, like your roof, and it’s money spent well. So it’s no surprise that the number one question that Thomas Garvey gets asked about roofs is repeated over and…
Homes throughout the San Gabriel Valley have a vast variety of roofs and roofing materials. How do you as a homeowner choose the one that’s best for your home? Let’s consider: the age and style of your home the location your roof’s condition your budget your goals as a homeowner Let’s look at roofs…
If your roof is more than several years old, there are a few inspections you can do to make sure it’s not in need of repair and to make sure that you don’t need a new roof. Local roofing contractor Thomas Garvey of Garvey Roofing, serves cities from Alhambra and Pasadena to Bradbury and…
Your roof is the first line of defense to keep your home energy efficient in the summer when heat settles in the San Gabriel Valley. When the winter rains hit and the wind blows through the canyons along the 210 freeway, the roof and ventilation protect your home or retail store and prevent moisture…
The recent rise in lumber prices makes this truth quite clear: roofing with a quality contractor in the San Gabriel Valley always matters. Why? They don’t cut corners. Lumber prices soared beginning in April 2020 and peaked in May 2021 at a cost of $ 1,600 per thousand board feet, according to a June 21,…