So when my roof started to show signs of trouble (water leak during the monster winter of 2014/2015, chipping off of shingles, and mildew/lichen on shingles) I had no choice but to get a new roof after 20 years. Since the roofers have had such a good year, they were so snooty that they wouldn't return my call. I was avoiding the big box stores because I know that despite being more reliable (I just had carpets installed by Home Depot -- three bedrooms for $1,100 and I ripped off the old carpet myself and also moved the furniture myself), they do charge more. I finally got two written estimates and one oral. I have a 4-bedroom colonial with a front porch and a screened porch at the back. Just about 24 squares in the lingo of roofers. I also wanted to get quality work done for peace of mind so I was reluctant to hire illegals . I did a lot of research online but there is simply no way to get an accurate estimate of what you should be paying but I just wanted a number tha
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