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Avatar for Performance Roofing Inc
Performance Roofing Inc
4.8(
99
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a leaky roof which was dripping down the master bedroom wall and damaging that wall. So I phoned Jesse Raynor in the morning, he arrived in the afternoon, found the problematic vent pipe and fixed it as quickly as all the snow would allow. Unlike a previous contractor who had merely caulked the pipe, Mr Raynor replaced it with a new pipe. Thus the leak was finally stopped; and the new vent pipe is also an aesthetic improvement over the old damaged one. Nicely, tastefully executed work."
Hipped Roof
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Van Dusen Exteriors
4.8(
193
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From our first contact with this company, we were very impressed by their attitude, professionalism, doing what they said they would do. Price charged within local standards and used quality products. They kept in contact with us, keeping us up to date on plans for job. The job had to be postponed for 2 weeks due to constant rain but they let us know in plenty of time to make sure it was ok with us. The office contact, Megan, is very friendly and efficient. The crew that came was super excellent. They went right to work, no wasted time. Kept work area neat, cleaned up after first day. On second day, finished the job and left our home and yard looking better than it did before they came. Our next door neighbor commented that he had never seen such a professional job and group of people. We have mobility issues so they carried the extra shingles to our basement and put them exactly where we wanted them and even picked up some heavy bags of salt for our water conditioner from the local Home Depot and put them in our basement. Cannot say enough good things about them. Our roof looks great, they provided a great warranty and quality product. We have already scheduled them to come back for an estimate to replace our outside steps (which they hauled away at our request at no extra charge) Would highly recommend them. They even gave us a gift of homemade baked goods as a thank you for using their services Bob and Carol Merritt"
Siding Windows and Doors
Complete exterior remodel
custom specialized work
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+3

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Onondaga County Construction
4.4(
96
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My dad?s house had storm damage that caused a pretty severe roof leak, and upon inspection the roof was in worse shape than we expected. We had several roofers come out to provide estimates, and they all indicated that a total tear-off and replacement was necessary. As I was managing the repairs from out of town, it was important to find someone who was overly responsive, and would be available to speak with me via phone/text throughout the project.
Matt, the owner, was extremely responsive when we called him for an estimate. In fact, he came over that same day and provided us with his estimate and we discussed possible scheduling. Since it was critical that the roof replacement occur before bad weather (especially any snow), he said he was able to juggle some of his jobs around so that our roof could be done later the next week. This was a huge factor in why we chose him to do the work. His pricing was also very reasonable compared to other estimates we received, although he did warn us that there may be unforeseen costs once they began the work. He indicated it was hard to know what they would find until the old roof was off. As it turned out, his original estimate did not cover everything, and we ended up paying about $800 more for heavily rotted wood and an additional layer of shingles that required extra labor to remove. But we understood the need for these additional costs and did not feel he was taking advantage of us at all.
Matt kept in constant communication with me throughout the 3-4 day project, mostly via text which was very convenient. He took photos of their progress and shared them with me daily. He also made sure to inform us of the additional costs before he moved forward with the work ? so we gave approval for him to proceed knowing what the additional expense was. Even when the work took a day longer than he had anticipated (mostly because of the additional rot and layer of shingles mentioned previously), Matt made sure to communicate with us regularly and keep us informed of the revised schedule.
His team was courteous, professional, and the work they did was top notch. They did their very best to clean up after the project was completed, and they were very flexible throughout when challenges arose with what was a difficult job due to the age of the roof, the lack of space in the driveway for a dumpster and just general non-optimal conditions that were out of our control given where the house is located. They worked 8-10 hours per day, sometimes well past dark to try and stay on schedule, even the day before Thanksgiving. We were so appreciative of this, and Matt was really trying to do everything he could to complete the project on time but it just was more work than anyone anticipated.  
The end result is a brand new, beautiful roof that looks fantastic and is of great quality. Matt is a nice, down to earth guy who knows what he is doing and we got the distinct impression that he really wants to provide quality service and work to his customers. And dealing with the owner directly on a large, expensive project like ours was an added bonus that really
made a huge difference. We are very pleased with the work Matt and his crew did, and would have no hesitation recommending them for similar work!
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Dynasty Roofing
5.0(
9
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with the guys from Dynasty roofing. They contacted us several times before the actual installation day, gave us a competitive estimate for complete restoration of roof with new decking and saved us money! Fabulous job. Professional crew, courteous and a delight to work with. Completed within a day and cleanup was thorough! Would definitely recommend them!"
Custom copper chimney flashing
Custom copper chimney flashing with mortar installed in joints!
CUSTOM copper chimney flashing!
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GreenHomes America
4.4(
31
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Green Homes, Home Depot, and Comfort for estimates.  Prices for Green Homes and Home Depot were nearly identical.  Green Homes took more time to explain the features of the windows, show a sample, give considered opinons on options when I requested them, and didn't have extra costs that Home Depot did.  I ended up cancelling the comfort estimate.  I've used them before, and was happy to try someone else. 
They came out right away for the final measurement and gave a tentative date for install.  I called a week or so later, and they confirmed the date, which was only about 3 weeks.  Just after 5 on the Friday before the install I realized I never got a confirmation call, and they were closed so I couldn't call.  But no worries, at about 8:30 Monday morning they pulled in.  Jeff, Jeff, and Mark were great all day.  They did the rooms that I needed done first first, and the room that I  needed last last (moving some furniture around).  They got the inside work on the 12 windows, including trim replacement, done day 1.  Day 2 they arrived again about 8:30 and quickly installed the slider door, then began the outside wrapping.  In the pouring rain.  They're due back for about 1/2 day tomorrow to finish the wrapping outside. 
The windows seem like very good quality.  They missed the grids on 1 window, but the guys knew it and told me as soon as they arrived on day 1.  They installed the wrong window, and will be back out when the correct one is received.
I wouldn't hesitate to call these guys again for service. 

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Fourever Cure Services
4.7(
15
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

"Did an amazing job. The price was reasonable and the work was professional. Left no mess and was in and out with no inconveniences to my family. Worked with us on what we wanted and over delivered on the final product. I will defeintly go back to them for more work."
Handyman Services Project
Painting
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Landscaping
Landscaping & gutter cleaning

+116

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JLC Contracting LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have used JLC on multiple projects and they have gone about and beyond every time. From roof repairs, front entry door replacement, floor repairs, and much more! Always my first call. Very dependable and they do a great job every time."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
New window installation
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Garage conversion

+123

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Pidgeon Roofing & Renovations
4.3(
36
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I purchased the $99 roof inspection & minor repair package thru Angie's List because I was worried there might be issues after this past winter. Larry Pidgeon arrived right on time. He climbed up on the roof, looked around & took pictures. Then he came down and explained what he found. He was knowledgeable, concerned, honest and not at all pushy. He explained that the roof is okay, but will need to be replaced in the next five years. This makes perfect sense based on the age of my town home. He was very understanding of my financial situation and I feel confident in his opinion. He gave me a price for a new roof and I told him that I would be sure to call him next year when I'm ready to replace my roof. I would definitely recommend calling him for your roofing concerns!"
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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BH Carpentry
4.9(
13
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Serving Central Square, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BJ had installed flooring for my son He did such a great job we hired him for our bathroom remodel. He is reliable , quick to reply to questions and best of all his work is beautiful."
Pressure treated deck
Decks & Porches Project
New deck/patio
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Central Square, NY

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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