Roofing 101
As one of the top roofing companies based in Huntsville, AL C and K offers professional roof repair & installation services for commercial & residential properties. Professional roofing contractors that can help with any type of roofing solution. Whether you need roof repair, inspection, installation, maintenance or anything else, trust the experts at C and K Roofing & Construction in Huntsville, AL
Roof Cleaning
Roof cleaning is probably one of the home improvements that are furthest from a homeowner’s mind. By neglecting to take care of your roof, this may cause your roof to need replacing sooner than later. Also, it keeps your roof looking and functioning much better. So, in order to avoid your roof becoming damaged in one way or another, consider roof cleaning to keep your roof as clean as possible.
Moss, lichens and/or algae that accumulates on your roof can begin to eat away at your shingles making its way to your roof deck resulting in rotted wood thereby causing moisture to enter and creating a hospitable environment for the growth of mold. Anyone – pets and people – is at risk for developing serious health conditions when exposed to mold. By cleaning your roof regularly, you avoid costly repairs, such as having the entire roof deck and roof repaired or re-installed.
Roof cleaning can quickly restore your home’s beauty. Your roof can develop various stains that attract the eye (and not in a good way), and it definitely does not help your home’s curb appeal. If you have intentions on selling your home in the near future, you must call in a roof cleaning company!
Re-roofing can be expensive, so by enlisting a company or contractor to carry out the procedure of roof cleaning, you are reducing your risk of needing a completely new roof within the near future. For a fraction of the cost, you can have your roof look new once again with roof cleaning.
We’ve discussed the late stages of harmful roof-staining organisms, such as algae, moss and lichens, but what about the earlier stages? These organisms can still do damage even early on, as these organisms use your shingles as their source of food. The longer that they stay on your roof and eat your shingles, the more damage that will be caused. As soon as staining is detected on your roof, a roof cleaning is beneficial for your roof and your home overall.
Further, as algae spreads across your roof, the shingle granules (used to reflect sunlight) are unable to properly do their job. Instead of reflecting the heat, the shingles will begin to absorb the heat from the sun’s rays. This means that you’ll spend more money each month on your utility bill, as your home air conditioner will go into overtime trying to keep the home cool. Roof cleaning can remove the staining and organisms so that you roof can go back to reflecting the sunlight efficiently.
Replace as a Last Resort
Research suggests that 50 percent of homeowners replace their roof because they look old or simply ugly. However, half of those roof replacements were not necessary and instead could have had a thorough roof cleaning to restore its beauty and efficiency. Don’t spend money on a roof replacement when you don’t need one; please give us a call (256) 326-4232 or email us first to see if your roof can just be cleaned. Whether you need a new roof or you can just have it cleaned, make sure that you consider roof cleaning regularly to keep your roof and your home in tip-top shape.
Your Experience With Us Matters
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S Spray
17:43 20 May 22
C and K Roofing and Construction actually exceeded my expectations. They did everything they promised to do, when they... promised to do it, and when they left after all the work was complete, you could not even tell they had ever been there.Their work team was prompt, fast, thorough and professional. They upgraded my roofing materials, improved the venting, and hauled away the old roof dish antennas after cleaning out all my gutters.I would recommend them without reservation.read more
Bryan Ahlf
13:28 16 May 22
Fast Friendly roof installation at an awesome price. Best materials and a awesome cleanup, actually 3 sets of... cleanups. One day, stripped old roof, layed down compete new roof in one dayI would highly recommend for all your roofing needsread more
Kendyl Bevill
01:49 25 Apr 22
I am so thankful we found CK Roofing. They are so easy to work with. Very responsive, transparent and timely. I highly... recommend working with them! Thank you for our new roof and gutters! We love them!! 🙂read more
Laura Jett
02:22 12 Apr 22
I have use C&K Roofing on 3 separate occasions over the last year. I used their services for a gutter repair after a... storm (they were there within the hour); dry wall repair and paint (reasonable price, on time and courteous customer service) and for a wood flooring repair ( VERY fast response). I will continue to keep them on speed dial for any future needs. The customer service is second to none!read more
April Thomas
18:55 07 Apr 22
There are not enough words to say how VFW Post 2702 is extremely appreciative and grateful for all your hard work and... support. We might have had to close our doors if we had not raised enough money for roof repairs and then your company fixed the repairs that someone else missed and assisted with the new handicap entryway for our wheel bound veterans. I think people don’t understand how huge this is. The economy is not good right now. Parts, services and labor have doubled and in some areas tripled. Like I said above there are no words. Just blessings. Your company is a true blessing. Thank you for all you do and continue to do, despite the obstacles and financial obligations you already have. Thank you for contributing to our success. God bless you and your company. Thank you!read more
Cameron Cooke
06:15 04 May 21
Totally satisfied with the service both before and after the sale. C&K Roofing installed a new roof as well as some... interior repair due to the old roof leaking for me in November 2020. Couldn’t believe the clean up they did after the job. I looked for weeks and only found 1 errant nail. Still amazed at that.Beth is very professional and personable. I recommend their service for roofing as well as interior.read more
sam bertling
15:41 30 Apr 21
I am very pleased with the services provided by C&K Roofing. I highly recommend them. Jim did the estimate and Beth... brought the contract to my house for me to sign. She also helped me in deciding the shingle color (which by the way, was an excellent choice). The work was scheduled and the work crew (a total of 8) showed up as promised. The crew put down tarps to catch most of the debris which made clean up easier. They were able to finish the roof in one day a ++. The new roof looks amazing. Cody from C&K Roofing was on site and throughout the process he constantly cleaned up by picking up loose debris and scanning for nails. Cody made sure the wind didn't blow trash into the neighbor's yard. He returned the second day to do another sweep of the area for nails. Never seen any company do a clean up this well. Thanks C&K Roofing!read more
Timothy Pierce
23:01 28 Apr 21
They did a very professional replacement of our roof with a 50 year warranty. They also installed 2 skylights and a... solartube. They do high quality work at a very reasonable price. They are hard workers who don't stop until they are finished. They even added our chicken house roof to the contract without charging extra. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs roof or skylight work.read more
Marilyn Hollingsworth
21:17 15 Apr 21
Beth was the most unprofessional person I have had the misfortune to deal with. A couple of things to watch out for: 1)... READ THE BACK OF THEIR CONTRACT. They charge a “cancellation fee” if they NEVER do any work or if they do not purchase one bit of material. They delay and delay (read Yelp reviews) and threaten you if you get frustrated and wish to cancel. 2) They covered over material on my roof stating that the contract does not require them to remove material to bare wood, even if they lead you to believe that they will. PUT EVERYTHING IN THE CONTRACT. 3) Debris is EVERYWHERE because they don’t clean as they go. Yes, they did come back and clean up, but my dog got a nail in her paw because they left NO entrance clear of debris. Their solution was for Beth to SCREAM at me to the point that I had to threaten multiple times to have the cops remove her from my property. The neighbors came out to see about the disturbance. It was THAT BAD. Read my Yelp review. They demanded to see the check before work was done because Beth didn’t believe that I would pay her (her words exactly) because they had had a military member stiff them in the past. My husband wore a veterans hat that seemed to set her off. Finally, watch out for the “reviews”. They add great reviews to dilute or drown the bad ones. Yelp is the only place I’ve found that they can’t demand bad reviews are removed.read more
Matthew Taylor
00:38 29 Jan 21
The Gentrys and their crew at C&K were such a pleasure to work with. No sales pressure just professional advice and... expertise. Responsiveness... check. Professionalism... check. Quality materials...check. Jim spent time at our house going over everything, and all the free upgrades they provide to ensure we get the best warranty. He and Beth are friendly, kind, and helpful. Their crews are courteous, thorough, and clean - not a speck of roofing gunk to be found on the ground. Couldn’t recommend them more!read more
Robert Woosley
14:17 18 Nov 20
We just went through the process of getting our roof done. Prior to Choosing C&K Roofing we got 6 estimates. After... checking all the companies we chose them to do our work and THANK GOD we did! Their crew was fast, efficient, and more than professional. Now, as with any estimate their is always the "unforeseen problems" but this was not something they couldn't handle. Their crew had more than the skills needed to repair the substantial water damage to the rafters that was revealed. In addition to the rafter repairs needed, the soffit also needed to be replaced and this too was done impeccably. Last, and by far the most important thing, they worked with us on price!! I can't say enough about the work done, Beth & Jim and their crew in their professionalism and courtesy and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND C&K Roofing be your first call for any roofing work you need performed. One last thing. As a veteran, I have to thank C&K for donating their time and efforts to help the American Legion Post here in Huntsville!read more
Tom Paone
01:45 14 Nov 20
C&K is an outstanding family-owned customer centric business. Brian spent several days prepping our leaky roof at... American Legion Post 237 on Drake Ave. Today their team of professional roofers sealed the roof. There are a few problem areas where flashing and special trim are being fabricated and will be installed. C&K is donating all of the labor and they teamed with ABC Supply to provide the materials. This is truly a great company. The owners, Jim and Beth Gentry, are honest folks who are dedicated to serving veterans and improving our community!read more
Karin Offik
21:26 28 Oct 20
This is an excellent company! When I needed a new roof, I googled several roofing companies. The reviews for C&K... convinced me they were the right choice. Immediately after my first talk with Jim and Beth, I knew I had made the right decision. They are knowledgeable, supportive, and offer a tremendous roofing package. Beth was only a text away from answering a question or providing advice. This family-owned business is top quality. The new roof looks amazing! You can’t do better than this company.read more
REC FOR LIFE
14:40 09 Oct 20
The Service was awesome. They did an amazing job and the roof looks great. They were very personable and professional.... The biggest point to make is they kept me updated on the Process the whole way through and were fast. Keep up the good work!read more
G Gambino
04:02 05 Oct 20
Excellent customer service, any questions I had were answered quickly. The quality of materials and installation... greatly exceeded my expectations, and I would/ and will recommend them to everyone for their roofing needs! Would give a six star rating if I could!read more
joan rush
20:32 21 Aug 20
If you want a reliable, do what they say company, go with C and K. Jim and Beth spend time with you to explain what... they provide, how the job will be done and are very professional. The crew worked around the clock, like nothing you’ve ever seen. A very hard working group and got the job done quickly. They took extra care to see that no damage was done to our yard and flowers. They took their time to ensure the yard was completely cleaned up. We are extremely pleased and love the new roof. #choosecandk.read more
