No one needs to remind a homeowner that owning a home is the largest financial investment you’ll ever make. Installing a new roof seems like a big expense, but with today’s roofing materials it’s a smart move that can reduce your heating and air conditioning costs for decades to come. How? Thomas Garvey, a…
The most common question that customers ask roofing contractor Thomas Garvey is, “Do I need a new roof?” First, let’s give the conditions for the simple answer: You need a new roof if you’re roof is: More than 20 years old There’s an excessive loss of granules (with asphalt shingles) It’s leaking A leak can…
If you look at homes in the neighborhoods around Pasadena High School, you see a variety of roofing materials: tile, multi-dimensional shingles, and the traditional 3-tab shingles. You’ll also find some houses with lower-sloped or what we call flat-roof material, too. Here’s a suggestion—if you’re considering a new roof, drive around your neighborhood or look…
Heat waves continue beating down on roofs in the San Gabriel Valley during September with mostly cooler days in October. We don’t have the dramatic change between summer and fall like many parts of the country experience, but we go through seasonal changes and that impacts your roof. Read on and learn why our slogan…
The San Gabriel Mountains create a picturesque scene, whether you’re driving near the Altadena Golf Course or along Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. Roofing contractors like Thomas Garvey, owner of Garvey Roofing, also keep one eye on the fire danger that is a reality of our life in this part of the San Gabriel Valley. The…
Your roof does more than simply protect your house from rain. It’s a covering that plays a critical role in making your home energy efficient. That’s why Garvey Roofing creates a roof for all seasons. A roof can also act as “your heating and cooling system’s biggest nightmare,” as mentioned on the Green Home Guide…
Installing a new roof or repairing an existing leak requires trusting the roofing contractor who you have chosen to do the job. That’s not easy since if you don’t know what questions to ask or truly understand the roofer’s capabilities. Here are tips for screening contractors and how we present our qualifications at Garvey Roofing.…