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Leaky Roof? Now Is the Time to Replace It Before the Severe Storm Season Hits White Bear Lake

If the recent early Spring rains have produced telltale signs of leaks on your ceilings, now is the time to have your roof inspected and repaired or replaced before the severe storm season hits White Bear Lake and the surrounding areas.  The Twin Cities are notorious for Spring weather bringing heavy wind-driven rain, hailstorms, and tornadoes.  Mid-March rains were light, but are just the beginning of what is usually a storm-plagued season for Twin Cities residents.

Don’t get caught in the next downpour and find yourself with severe structural damage, or at the least, inconvenient repair bills.  If a leaky roof is the cause, ceiling repairs are just cosmetic and won’t address the real problems.  The next rainstorm could bring even more ceiling and structural damage.  If you have concerns about the integrity of your roof, contact a licensed roofing professional such as Quarve Contracting, Inc., for a roof inspection and repair or replacement estimate.  In addition to ceiling leaks or water stains, here are some other indicators that your roof needs attention:

  • If you have asphalt shingles, piles of roofing granules (resembling very fine gravel) are collecting at the base of your downspouts
  • Loose or missing shingles
  • Shingles with curled edges
  • Darkened or stained areas, which may indicate mold, mildew, or other problems; it may also indicate that your roof simply needs to be cleaned, but only a trained roofing professional can tell for sure

Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, so don’t take any chances.  You’ve made an investment in your home; make sure it’s adequately and effectively covered.  The roofing professionals at Quarve can suggest a variety of roofing options.  Our specialty is steel roofing – it’s one of the best choices for homeowners who are looking for a green roofing product.  An additional advantage to steel roofing is that because it’s lightweight, tear-off and disposal of your old roof is usually not necessary.  That means less debris in the landfill and less labor cost.

To schedule a roof inspection and a free estimate, call the roofing experts at Quarve Contracting today.  We’re licensed and insured, and for nearly three decades we’ve been helping Twin Cities residents like those in White Bear Lake protect and preserve their homes.  Contact us at (763) 785-1472.  We also offer other home exterior remodeling services as well – replacement windows and doors, seamless gutters, and siding. 

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Increase the Value of Your House—Metal Steel Roofing Pays Off the Highest Return

Many people have decided the best way to protect their housing investment and save money is to stay in their current house. There’s good news, you can increase the value of your house by carefully considering the maintenance investments you make.  One of the best opportunities for a great payback on your investment can be found in putting metal steel roofing on your house. If you’re looking at a new roof considering the change from asphalt shingles to metal steel roofing can provide a big payoff.

Here in the North Country our roofs are vulnerable to the weather and insurance claims.  We have wind, hail, and fire. You see asphalt shingles on neighbor’s roofs or other homes while out for a drive that are curled, splitting, and molding. For most of us that brings the question home: How old is my roof? Typically, your asphalt roof could last for 12-15+ years, but with the right weather elements. Plus putting snow, ice dams, snow weight on the roof causes a whole new host of worries that result from snow. Because when we get the heaviest wettest snows out come the ladders, snow rakes, the calls to the roof snow removal crews, and the envy of those neighbor’s with the heating rods on their roofs.

Lighten up your worries, time, and save your back with metal steel roofing from Quarve, the Minneapolis, Minnesota Remodeling Contractor who can install a Modern Durable Alternative energy efficient roof that will make your roof virtually resistant to weather and will increase your house’s fire resistance.  You may qualify for a homeowner’s insurance discount because your insurance company will know you put on a steel roof that is going to stay put and is maintenance free. Plus, you’ll get a green roof since metal steel roofs are made from natural and recycled materials.

Call Quarve 763-785-1472 today the Minneapolis exterior remodeling contractor to help with your roofing, siding, or replacement windows and doors for your St. Paul/Minneapolis home.

 

 

 


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Keep Critters Out With Steel Roofing and Siding – Now Serving Forest Lake

If insect or rodent damage has been a problem for your home, you’re going to need a lot more than good insurance.  After all, insurance doesn’t prevent the destruction; it only helps you pay for repairs.  And if you’re repairing your roof or siding with the same type of product, it’s only a matter of time before those little critters will be back.  After all, there was something attractive about your home that drew them in the first place.  So why not make a change and eliminate the problem – for good.   And even if you haven’t suffered damage from insect or rodent infestation yet, if your roof or siding are deteriorating and in need of replacement anyway, why not take steps to prevent a problem from ever occuring.

Your home’s best first line of defense against insects and rodents like squirrels and bats (and even small mammals like racoons) is steel.  And with steel roofing and siding from Quarve Contractors, you’re insulating your home against insect and animal damage.  And not only that, steel roofing and siding is noncombustible, making them one of the best safeguards against fire.  (Your insurance company may even give you a discount because of this.)  As one of the St. Paul/Minneapolis area’s leading roofing and siding contractors for over 27 years, we highly recommend steel siding and roofing for these and many other reasons. 

Simply put, steel roofing and siding are just about impervious to insect and rodent damage.  No matter how sharp those little teeth or claws are, steel just can’t be chewed into the way that wood, asphalt, vinyl, or even fiberglass can.  And since we highly recommend and install seamless steel siding and roofing, there are not gaps between the panels to allow even the smallest critter a way in.  This especially important if you’ve had problems with insects like wasps building nests beneath small loose sections in your siding.

In addition to withstanding insect and rodent damage, steel siding and roofing also offer you many other advantages, such as superior durability.  Also, steel roofing so out-performs other roofing materials such as asphalt, tile, and cedar shake that it’s probably the last roof you’ll ever need.  So if you’re interested in keeping those darned critters out of your home permanently, call Quarve Contracting today for a free, no-obligation estimate.  We also offer steel soffit and fascia as well as rain-handling systems. 

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North Minneapolis Homes Damaged By Spring Tornadoes Still Awaiting Insured Repairs – Don’t Rely On Your Adjuster

For many North Minneapolis area residents who suffered storm damage from this spring’s severe storms are still suffering, and their homes have not been adequately repaired.  According to local news reports, some of this is due to disputes with insurance companies and their adjusters.  While the law requires that insurance companies pay to have covered property restored to its state before the storm damage occurred, exactly what this represents can sometimes be a gray area.   And for instance, insurance adjusters generally work with an average repair cost for a particular geographical area when determining the amount of settlement offered.   However, due to the high demand for roof damage repairs from recent tornado, hail, and wind damage in the Twin Cities area has caused local price increases which are not being taken into account. 

And it’s also good to keep in mind that an adjuster is an employee of the insurance company and does not necessarily work in the best interests of the insured.  Many people have had very satisfactory experiences with how their insurance companies have settled their storm damage claims, but for some the emotional stress in dealing with the insurance company to get the coverage they are entitled to is an experience almost as damaging as the storm itself. 

Did you know that you have legal rights as an insured homeowner?  The insurance company cannot require that you accept their estimate of repair costs.  Neither do they have control over which storm damage repair contractor you select.  You have the right to request that your insurance adjuster reconsider the settlement figure.  You also have the right to hire a private adjuster who will work on your behalf, although in most cases you will need to pay a private adjuster a portion of your proceeds. 

If the roof on your North property is the subject of an unresolved insurance claim, you may be happy to know that Quarve Contracting, one of the Twin Cities’ area’s leading roof repair contractors, has had extensive experience helping Minnesota home owners resolve their storm damage claims for over 27 years.  If you’re having difficulty getting your insurance claim settled to your satisfaction, perhaps we can help.

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Golden Valley Hail Causes a Stir

What a surprise last night’s storm was to residents of Golden Valley. With winds and rain that caused a fair amount of hail damage to roofing and property, the insurance claims are still coming in daily. If you are not sure if you need any hail
damage repair or not, don’t wait until your roof starts leaking. Call Quarve Contractors for a free roofing inspection and be sure that your home is still safe and sound.

Hail can pit and tear away roofing shingles just as if your roof was shot with buckshot. These small openings make you home more susceptible to insects, rain, and outside temperatures without you even knowing it. If you have a mortgage, then you have to have homeowners insurance, so give them a call to find out if you qualify for any repairs. We will meet them out there and help you sort out the next steps in order to get you your new roof, so you won’t have to worry about a thing.

Our team of professionals is experienced with how these things work, and we will make it easy for you to get your new roof with as little inconvenience as possible.

Be careful not to go with just any company, there are many storm chasers who will set up a temporary office nearby to cash in on storms like this. These companies are often not legitimate, and will only do the minimum amount of work to get aid. Once paid you will never see them again, or even know how to get in touch with them. We at Quarve Contracting are committed to establishing ourselves as the first name you think of when you need any home repairs.

Keep our number in your speed dial, and give us a call to make sure your roof is still in good condition. You won’t know for sure until you call. 763-785-1472

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Hail Damage and Insurance Claims Go Hand in Hand

Repairing your home after hail damage is a relatively easy process to undertake. If you think you have hail damage from the recent storms that blew through our area, then simply call your insurance agent, and report a claim. He will them come out for an estimate, and detail the damages done. Make sure he goes up on the roof, and takes a close look, as hail will often damage flashing and gutters that cannot be seen with just a pair of binoculars. It is important to also have him check your siding and windows since these are often overlooked after a storm like this, but were equally as exposed as the roof was.

Once the estimate has been completed, give us a call at Quarve Contracting, and we will be able to begin the process. We will write our detailed estimate so that everyone is in agreement with each other, or we can simply come out to the property when your agent does, and all work together. This will greatly speed up the time it takes to get everything authorized, and avoid an infamous game of phone tag that is likely to begin. Once the settlement is understood by all, and agreed upon by you, our production team will get you scheduled. Your insurance company will issue a partial payment, and work can begin.

Some insurance companies will want to make another inspection half way through the job, and this is fine. We will inform you of that time and either call your agent for you, or invite you to be a part of the action, too.

If your insurance company is one that requires the mortgage company to cosign any checks, make sure that you don’t sign in their spot. This will void the check and delay payments until it is sorted out, so be sure to read carefully all documents before you sign them. If this is the case, you can bring the check to your mortgage company, or send it via certified mail. They will endorse the check and send it back to you with a few more documents to sign. Quarve contracting will be here every step of the way to help make this procedure go smoothly from the beginning to the end. We have done this countless times before and will make your hail damaged roofing repairs as easy as humanly possible. So give us a call, and let’s get started today. 763-785-1472

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Is Your Home’s Exterior Ready for Winter?

Those icy blasts of Minnesota winters might seem a long way off on these days when the temperatures are approaching triple digits.   And those sunny skies and warm summer nights might make you forget those pounding spring and fall hail storms and heavy rains.  But don’t let the weather fool you – summer is a great time to have your roof and home exterior inspected to make sure your home is reading for the upcoming severe weather seasons. 

As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area’s leading roofing contractor for over 27 years, at Quarve Contracting we know the importance of timely inspections and staying a step ahead of the elements.  If you’ve got a potentially leaky roof, the time to find out about it and repair it is when the sun is shining, not when the water is dripping into your living room.  And if those high winds have loosened or damaged your siding, now is the best time to take care of it. 

A number of severe storm systems swept through the Twin Cities area late this spring, wreaking havoc and causing damage from Lakeville to Forest Lake.  Many homeowners are still awaiting necessary repairs.  Even though you’re fairly certain your home isn’t one of them, this summer season might be a great time to give your home the once-over and make sure you’re ready for winter.  Do you know the potential signs of storm damage?  Little dents or chips in your siding might indicate hidden damage.  Even slightly loosened sections might be a source of future trouble. 

If you want to make sure that Mother Nature doesn’t come into your home uninvited this winter, call the exterior home improvement specialists at Quarve Contracting today.  Estimates are always free, and as the Twin Cities leading roofing contractor, we’re experienced at spotting and correcting signs of trouble before real damage sets in.  Call us today and be ready for winter.

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Storm Season Can Bring Roof Damage – Mpls Area Roofing Contractor Can Help

Summer is again upon us in the Twin Cities area, but unfortunately along with the flowers, our spring and summers also brings tornadoes, pounding rains, hail, and high winds–all of which can spell trouble for your roof.  Not all roofs are created equal, and some handle the elements better than others, but damage is possible even if you have a new, high-quality roof.  So is it possible to know if you’ve suffered damage following a storm?

The honest truth is that most home owners can’t tell for themselves without a roofing inspection.   It takes an experienced storm damage professional to tell for sure, because often the damage is not immediately noticeable.  Twisted gutters, torn-off sections soffit and facia, or shingles are laying on the lawn are obvious signs of damage, but there are other indications you can look for without going up on a ladder.

  • Your neighbor’s roof has suffered damage:  Chances are your roofs are not identical, but both of your homes were exposed to the same storm, so it would be wise to have yours inspected as well.
  • Loose shingles:  You can usually see these from the ground.  Step back away from your home and look at the roof to see if there are any which appear to curl up or are flapping in the wind. 
  • Excessive roofing granules at the base of your downspouts:  Roofing granules do not always indicate roof damage; often they are the sign of an old, deteriorating roof.  But if you make it a practice to regularly inspect the base of your downspouts you’ll be able to tell what is unusual for your roof.  A significant increase in granule runoff following a storm could indicate damage. 
  • Wet spots on your ceilings:  This indicates substantial damage, not only to your shingles but also to the underlying roofing material and possibly the roof structure itself. 

If you notice any of these things, you should have your roof inspected immediately by a storm damage professional like Quarve Contracting.  A roofing pro who is experienced in detecting storm damage (often subtle and hard to notice by most people) can give you an indication of what repairs are needed.  A good roofing repair contractor like Quarve is able to work with you on filing your insurance claim.    At Quarve we’re storm damage experts.  If your roof has sustained damage from a recent storm, we’ll work with you and your insurance company to make sure that your roof is repaired to the fullest extent you’re entitled to.  Don’t take your adjuster’s estimate as the final word without checking with a storm damage expert.  And don’t wait for those telltale spreading water marks to appear on your ceiling.  Timely repairs can prevent further damage.  Contact Quarve for a free roof inspection today.

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Lakeville Hail Storms Could Spell Trouble for Your Asphalt Roof

Minnesota’s severe weather season has arrived,  as the recent hail storms in Lakeville indicate.   Roofs are the most likely area of your home to be damaged by hail, followed by gutters and siding.   And since your roof is your home’s first line of protection against the elements, ignoring possible spring storm damage could mean big trouble later on this year. 

Large-size hail is the most likely to cause damage, but even small pea-sized hail can chip your shingles.  And a hail storm accompanied by high winds and heavy rains is even more threatening.  Has your home been affected by May and June storms?  One of the most noticeable telltale signs is an accumulation of roofing granules at the base of your downspouts.  It is not unusual to find some granules on the ground following a roof installation – it’s a normal side effect of the installation process.  But these granules are an important part of the integrity of your roofing material, so if you’re finding more than a small amount on your lawn, you may have have trouble up above. 

Not all damage is immediately visible, especially to an untrained eye.  A roof inspection by an experienced storm damage expert like Quarve Contracting is important if your home is in an area which has been hit by one of those frequent Minnesota spring storms.  Even if your Lakeville home has suffered no damage, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your roof is intact.  An inspection following a severe storm is especially important if your roof is older, since deteriorating roofs are more susceptible to damage.  At Quarve we’ve had a lot of experience assessing and repairing storm damage.  And if we find damage, we’ll work closely with your insurance adjuster to make sure your claim is handled properly and that you have the compensation you’re entitled to. 

Don’t ignore the possibility that hail has caused some damage to your roof.  Timely repair of minor damage can avoid extensive problems down the road.   Call the roof repair pros at Quarve Contracting today for a free inspection and estimate. 

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Tornadoes Damage North Minneapolis Area Homes – This Twin Cities Roofing Repair Contractor Can Help

Was your home’s roof compromised by the storms that passed through the Minneapolis north metro area the weekend of May 21s and May 22nd?  According to news reports, tornados damaged at least 200 homes.  Was your home one of those?   If you’re not sure, it’s important to have your roof inspected by an experienced, certified roofing repair expert.   Don’t just rely on your own observations or even the report of your insurance adjuster.  It’s important to get the opinion of a Minneapolis roofing professional like Quarve Contracting, one of the Twin Cities area leading roofing contractors for over 27 years. 

Dozens of roofs were torn off and houses were damaged in North Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs as two separate storm systems literally blew through on Saturday and Sunday.  The damage toll was added to from falling trees, high winds, and heavy rains.  Even if your roof is intact, it may have sustained damage which might not be immediately visible.  If you live in the area affected by these recent storms, it’s important to have your home inspected before the damage makes itself known by leaky roofs and water spots on your ceilings.  Timely repairs are critical to avoid further damage and deterioration. 

If your home has been damaged by the storm, the storm damage pros at Quarve Contracting, Inc. can help you work with your insurance company to insure that you get all the repairs you’re entitled to.  Your insurance adjuster has been trained to evaluate storm damage, but you should keep in mind that the adjuster is an employee of your insurance company, so your best interest may not be what’s uppermost in his or her mind.  And you don’t have to take the adjuster’s estimate as the final word.  You are entitled to retain a public adjuster who will work for you on a percentage basis.  Whichever you choose, the roofing repair pros at Quarve are experienced in dealing with insurance adjusters.  We’ll help you all through the claims resolution process to make sure that your roof is repaired properly, to your satisfaction, and in a timely manner.   Contact Quarve today for a free consultation. 

And by the way, if your siding was damaged, Quarve Contractors can help with that, too. 

 

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After a hailstorm, we needed to repair our siding, fix our roof and replace some storm windows. We were fortunate to find Quarve as we couldn’t find another contractor who was willing to take on the entire job. The best part about with working with Pat Quarve was the attention to design detail. Quarve was also able to work with the insurance company to help negotiate a fair settlement.
Linda and Jim, Anoka

From the beginning, we had a very positive experience with Pat Quarve. It was less about the sale and more about how well Quarve was going to put the finishing touch on our project. We were also impressed at how well the crew worked together, as a team, efficiently doing the job right the first time! Should any prospective clients wish to see Quarve perfection, we invite them to come past our home and see for themselves.
Paul & Libbie, St Anthony

Denise and I want to let you know how pleased we are with our new roof. Even more important was the whole experience with your company. The crew was terrific as were the people in the office in helping us manage all of the communication and paperwork with the insurance company, mortgage company and the city. We would definitely work with you again and recommend you to others.
Steve, Eden Prairie

Thank you and your staff for partnering with us on our green project. You went above and beyond to educate us, provide options, guide us from start to finish and help us make decisions that worked for us as well as the environment. We felt that Pat was genuinely concerned about meeting our needs and providing products that are environmentally friendly. We will enjoy the improvements for years to come.
Chuck & Kathy, Roseville

We want to thank you for the recent work Quarve Contracting completed on our home. The roof, gutters and shutters looks great! Pat suggested a new roof color and shutters that have really updated the look of our home. Many friends have commented on the new look and we couldn’t be happier! We will call Quarve Contracting again if another construction project is needed at our house.
Tammi and Randy, Blaine

We would like to thank you for a great job on our house. We chose Quarve because they displayed professionalism from the start and we knew they were very quality driven. Anybody can up siding, roofing and gutters but is it going to last and meet state codes? This is important to protect our investment. Quarve exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you to Quarve for a great job!!
Bob and Rachelle, Cambridge

We want to let you know how very impressed we are with how you handled replacing our roof after hail damage. It seems to be a rare occasion that you can hire a contractor who is not only professional and innovative in business practices but also used top quality products and actually does what they say they will do! You helped us see there really is a difference in who you hire as a contractor – you take the cake! To us, Quarve Contracting stands for integrity, quality and professionalism.
Leo and Lisa, Lino Lakes

The quality of Quarve Contracting’s work and the professionalism of the crew was outstanding! We’ve recommended Quarve to three friends, all of whom selected Quarve to do their siding. Each homeowner was impressed with the completed work. We continue to recommend Quarve for their unwavering commitment to customer service and quality workmanship at a fair price.
Jim and Jill, Shoreview

Our house looks great and the whole experience was pleasant and hassle-free. We loved the work they did so well that we hired them on another project and recommended them to friends and family. Quarve Contracting is not only a step above the rest in the construction field, they are leaps and bounds above the rest.
Kevin and Julie, Elk River

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