Nail It Right: Speed vs. Skill (& The Social Media Trap) Roofing might seem like a straightforward job—nail down the shingles, seal the edges, and call it a day. But the truth is, the difference between a roof that lasts decades and one that leaks within a few years (or less) is far more complex. …
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Moisture, Movement, and the Secret Stress on Your Roof: What Every Long Island Homeowner Should Know When we think of roof damage, it’s often a picture of a dramatic event. We’re talking storms, fallen trees and branches, or visible leaks that resemble more of a waterfall than a hidden crack. But one of the most …
Drafty Windows? Check Your Attic First! If you’ve ever sat near a window in your home and felt a chilly draft creeping in, your first instinct might be to blame the window itself. It makes sense—after all, a faulty seal or aging frame could be the culprit. But before you rush to replace those drafty …
Autumn Is Here — But Let’s Not Take “Fall” Too Literally October has arrived, and with it comes crisp air, pumpkin spice everything, and the spooky sparkle of Halloween decorations popping up on porches and rooftops across the neighborhood. It’s the season of Autumn — or as it’s also known, the Fall. While we love …
When Your Insurance Company Demands a Roof Inspection Here’s How Leak Stoppers Inc. Can Save You Thousands It’s a scenario more and more homeowners are facing: Your insurance company sends you a notice requiring a roof inspection or roof certification to keep your coverage—or worse, telling you that you must replace your roof to maintain your …
Roof Repair Near Me: Why Long Island Homeowners Trust Leak Stoppers Inc. to Save Their Roofs (and Their Budgets!) When you search for roof repair near me on Long Island, you’re not just looking for someone to patch a leak — you’re looking for a trusted expert with decades of experience who can protect your …
Why Savvy Home Buyers Utilize Pre-Purchase Inspections Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, if not the biggest. The last thing you want is to move in and discover hidden water leaks, structural damage, or costly waterproofing issues that could have been caught before you signed on the dotted line. …
Draftproofing: The Smart Investment Every Home and Business Owner Should Make When you think about comfort in your home or business, your mind probably goes to cozy furniture, stylish décor, or a well-functioning HVAC system. But here’s the truth—none of that matters if your building is leaking or sucking in air like a vacuum. Draftproofing …
Insect Invaders: Why Timely Leak Repairs Save Your Home Moisture in a home or building may seem harmless at first, but when it seeps into your home’s structure, it quietly rolls out the welcome mat for some seriously destructive guests: carpenter ants and termites. These tiny wood-destroyers are drawn to damp and decaying wood like …
Tipping Roofers: An Unexpected Kind Gesture If you’re reading this article, you’re probably having some work done to your roof or home, and you’re wondering, should I tip the roofer and crew? So, we thought it would be helpful to give you a quick inside view of tips in the roofer world. Let’s jump right …