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Micho Construction

19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Micho Construction

19123 Blackberry Lane
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4339 local quotes requested

Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job went as expected from beginning to end. We are very happy!"

Angela B on July 2025

Wilmer is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Job went as expected from beginning to end. We are very happy!"

Angela B on July 2025

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Paramount Builders Inc

12940 Plaza Dr
4.47(
223
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•Approved Pro

Paramount Builders Inc

12940 Plaza Dr
4.47(
223
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2328 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!

"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."

Robert H on May 2023

Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!

"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."

Robert H on May 2023

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Deshazo & Son Roofing Inc

8505 Brook Rd
3.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Deshazo & Son Roofing Inc

8505 Brook Rd
3.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
695 local quotes requested
63 years of experience

Don’t underestimate the value of your roof, but don’t overspend on it, either. At DeShazo and Son Roofing, Inc., we provide complete, one-call roofing services for home and business owners in the greater Richmond, Virginia area. In business for over 60 years, we are a Class A contractor, able to handle residential or commercial roofing projects of any size. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality craftsmanship at highly affordable prices, installing repairing, and replacing roofs of any size or type. Whether you need storm repairs for your home or a whole new roof for your hospital, give us a call for a FREE estimate. DeShazo and Son Roofing will never let you down and always keep you covered!

"Nice people and very knowledgeable but don't seem very organized. Someone called me to schedule a quote but I had already met with someone else from the company. Then I did not hear back for days regarding the quote and had already hired someone else."

Anne B on April 2019

Don’t underestimate the value of your roof, but don’t overspend on it, either. At DeShazo and Son Roofing, Inc., we provide complete, one-call roofing services for home and business owners in the greater Richmond, Virginia area. In business for over 60 years, we are a Class A contractor, able to handle residential or commercial roofing projects of any size. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality craftsmanship at highly affordable prices, installing repairing, and replacing roofs of any size or type. Whether you need storm repairs for your home or a whole new roof for your hospital, give us a call for a FREE estimate. DeShazo and Son Roofing will never let you down and always keep you covered!

"Nice people and very knowledgeable but don't seem very organized. Someone called me to schedule a quote but I had already met with someone else from the company. Then I did not hear back for days regarding the quote and had already hired someone else."

Anne B on April 2019

R and D Cross Inc

13801 Martin Rd
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

R and D Cross Inc

13801 Martin Rd
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
363 local quotes requested

Specializing in new Metal Roofing! We work with local Amish crews to get your job done right. 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!

"They were excellent. They were on time. They were always polite."

Tracey B on December 2020

Specializing in new Metal Roofing! We work with local Amish crews to get your job done right. 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!

"They were excellent. They were on time. They were always polite."

Tracey B on December 2020

Moreno's Roofing and Construction Inc

16390 St Peters Church Rd
4.96(
24
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•Approved Pro

Moreno's Roofing and Construction Inc

16390 St Peters Church Rd
4.96(
24
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
983 local quotes requested

With 25 years of roofing experience, we specialize in all types of roofing & re-roofing for residential & commercial properties: shingles, metal, cedar shakes, flat roofs. We also do concrete, gutters and gutter-guard installation, windows and siding. We also supply small dumpsters for easy access for residential homes. We work as sub-contractors for bigger companies like Drucker & Falk. For a faster response please call our office at (804) 365-0234 to schedule a free estimate or send us an email: morenosroofinginccorporated@gmail.com as we are still a bit new to Angie's List. We strive to put our customers FIRST and promptness is VERY important to us, so please give us a call today!

"The work was really good. They walked me through the whole thing. Insured me at every turn. Very pleased at customer service I was given, along with the warranty which is amazing."

Mycheous B on June 2022

With 25 years of roofing experience, we specialize in all types of roofing & re-roofing for residential & commercial properties: shingles, metal, cedar shakes, flat roofs. We also do concrete, gutters and gutter-guard installation, windows and siding. We also supply small dumpsters for easy access for residential homes. We work as sub-contractors for bigger companies like Drucker & Falk. For a faster response please call our office at (804) 365-0234 to schedule a free estimate or send us an email: morenosroofinginccorporated@gmail.com as we are still a bit new to Angie's List. We strive to put our customers FIRST and promptness is VERY important to us, so please give us a call today!

"The work was really good. They walked me through the whole thing. Insured me at every turn. Very pleased at customer service I was given, along with the warranty which is amazing."

Mycheous B on June 2022

Stefan Home Service

5901 Sheraton Cir.
No reviews yet

Stefan Home Service

5901 Sheraton Cir.
No reviews yet
21 years of experience

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Cambridge Companies

2509 Valley Ave
5.00(
2
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Cambridge Companies

2509 Valley Ave
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Complaint free company. address: joe@cambridgeman.com.

Complaint free company. address: joe@cambridgeman.com.

Johnny Werks

1651 Mallory Rd
3.00(
2
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Johnny Werks

1651 Mallory Rd
3.00(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience

Residential waterproofing

Residential waterproofing

RDW Inc.

562 Bobcat
No reviews yet

RDW Inc.

562 Bobcat
No reviews yet
34 years of experience

full service remodeling contractor . free quotes

full service remodeling contractor . free quotes

Carter & Sons Contracting, Inc.

1130 International Pkwy, #141
5.00(
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Carter & Sons Contracting, Inc.

1130 International Pkwy, #141
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Carter & Sons Contracting, Inc. is family owned and operated, and has been in business for over 25 years. We are Class A Licensed, and insured, and specialize in siding, windows, and roofing.

Carter & Sons Contracting, Inc. is family owned and operated, and has been in business for over 25 years. We are Class A Licensed, and insured, and specialize in siding, windows, and roofing.

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Kinsale, VA

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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