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J.S. Chappell LLC

PO Box 7
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J.S. Chappell LLC

PO Box 7
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer a full service one stop shop… From Dust to drapes we cover everything in between. We are leaders in Residential New Construction and Home Renovations, New Development, Decks, Sheds, Shops, Additions. Our services also include our Commercial Remodeling side, no job too big or to small we’re here to be a pillar in our community and grow in the right direction. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We offer a full service one stop shop… From Dust to drapes we cover everything in between. We are leaders in Residential New Construction and Home Renovations, New Development, Decks, Sheds, Shops, Additions. Our services also include our Commercial Remodeling side, no job too big or to small we’re here to be a pillar in our community and grow in the right direction. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Best American Roofing, Siding & Gutters

16207 63rd Ave Ct E, Unit 208
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Best American Roofing, Siding & Gutters

16207 63rd Ave Ct E, Unit 208
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
943 local quotes requested

Because your family deserves the best! Let us take care of you. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! State Licenses General Contractor #: BESTAAR781Q3 Memberships and Affiliations Allied Construction Industries Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

"Excellent experience with Oscar and his crew, start to finish."

Michelle H on March 2025

Because your family deserves the best! Let us take care of you. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! State Licenses General Contractor #: BESTAAR781Q3 Memberships and Affiliations Allied Construction Industries Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

"Excellent experience with Oscar and his crew, start to finish."

Michelle H on March 2025


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ALL IN ONE General Contractor

195 Summers Rd
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ALL IN ONE General Contractor

195 Summers Rd
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Customers say: Terrific value
286 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Licensed, Bonded and Insured Let us help you complete your home projects, no matter how big or how small we can get it done. We are a local business out of Centralia WA. Doing all kinds of home improvements and renovations. *Residential & Commercial *Roofing & Siding *Insulation *Bathroom Remodels *Decks and more! We offer reliable, professional, friendly service, with free estimates.

"Leo was polite friendly and on time. His crew was also polite friendly and on time. They cleaned up afterwards and I am happy with the job. He even agreed to guaranteeing the roof will pass inspection when I sell my house. Great price."

Lydia R on March 2025

Licensed, Bonded and Insured Let us help you complete your home projects, no matter how big or how small we can get it done. We are a local business out of Centralia WA. Doing all kinds of home improvements and renovations. *Residential & Commercial *Roofing & Siding *Insulation *Bathroom Remodels *Decks and more! We offer reliable, professional, friendly service, with free estimates.

"Leo was polite friendly and on time. His crew was also polite friendly and on time. They cleaned up afterwards and I am happy with the job. He even agreed to guaranteeing the roof will pass inspection when I sell my house. Great price."

Lydia R on March 2025


Weathertite Construction

25211 U St
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Weathertite Construction

25211 U St
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an owner operated company with great supervision and customer service skills. Customer satisfaction is the highest priority of Weathertite Construction.

We are an owner operated company with great supervision and customer service skills. Customer satisfaction is the highest priority of Weathertite Construction.


Samy’s General Construction LLC

Aberdeen
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Samy’s General Construction LLC

Aberdeen
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18 years of experience

Samy's General Construction LLC in Aberdeen, WA, provides remodeling and exterior improvement services to residential and commercial customers throughout the area. From bathrooms and bedrooms to siding and sunrooms, we offer low-cost remodeling solutions that will make your home stand out! As a member in good standing with the Home Depot Redbeacon team, you can trust that we are pre-screened and background-checked professional contractors. Painting, Foundation Service, Basement Remodeling, Patios Remodel, Siding Contractor, Construction Service, Home Repair, Home Improvement, Residential Remodeler, Commercial Remodeler. Hoquiam WA;Central Park WA;Montesano WA;Ocean Shores WA;Elma WA

Samy's General Construction LLC in Aberdeen, WA, provides remodeling and exterior improvement services to residential and commercial customers throughout the area. From bathrooms and bedrooms to siding and sunrooms, we offer low-cost remodeling solutions that will make your home stand out! As a member in good standing with the Home Depot Redbeacon team, you can trust that we are pre-screened and background-checked professional contractors. Painting, Foundation Service, Basement Remodeling, Patios Remodel, Siding Contractor, Construction Service, Home Repair, Home Improvement, Residential Remodeler, Commercial Remodeler. Hoquiam WA;Central Park WA;Montesano WA;Ocean Shores WA;Elma WA


Albina General Remodeling

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Albina General Remodeling

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Emergency services offered

We have been in the construction business for over 20 years. If you can dream it we can make it happen for you. I promise that you will want to work with us instead of the other people because of just 1 thing and that would be our warranty. We don't give you the regular 1 year and so on. We are so confident and amazing at what we do that you can call 5 years down the road and we will come fix it.

We have been in the construction business for over 20 years. If you can dream it we can make it happen for you. I promise that you will want to work with us instead of the other people because of just 1 thing and that would be our warranty. We don't give you the regular 1 year and so on. We are so confident and amazing at what we do that you can call 5 years down the road and we will come fix it.


Vitality Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC

Servicing Around
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Vitality Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC

Servicing Around
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4 years of experience

Professional roofing services. call for a free estimate. Over 20 years of roofing/waterproofing experience. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

Professional roofing services. call for a free estimate. Over 20 years of roofing/waterproofing experience. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today


Zepp Construction Inc

43 Fuller Rd
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Zepp Construction Inc

43 Fuller Rd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Based out of Elma, WA, we are a family owned & operated company. The owner will be overseeing all jobsite operations from the first meeting with the customer, to finishing the final touches. With all the right tools and equipment, we will finish your job smoothly and make sure you are 100% satisfaction. Offering a range of services from new construction to remodeling we would love to visit with you about your next project.

Based out of Elma, WA, we are a family owned & operated company. The owner will be overseeing all jobsite operations from the first meeting with the customer, to finishing the final touches. With all the right tools and equipment, we will finish your job smoothly and make sure you are 100% satisfaction. Offering a range of services from new construction to remodeling we would love to visit with you about your next project.


AAA Roofing, Inc.

42 Ivy Lane
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AAA Roofing, Inc.

42 Ivy Lane
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Richardson Construction, Inc.

889 Jackson HWY South
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Richardson Construction, Inc.

889 Jackson HWY South
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30 years of experience

Custom home building and remodeling since 1995 and Incorporated since 2000. I have had the same lead man since that time and work with my crew to ensure quality construction. We pay attention to quality at every level.

Custom home building and remodeling since 1995 and Incorporated since 2000. I have had the same lead man since that time and work with my crew to ensure quality construction. We pay attention to quality at every level.

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Ethel, WA

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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