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Your Vision Remodeling, LLC

19406 Front St
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Your Vision Remodeling, LLC

19406 Front St
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44 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Your Vision Remodeling LLC 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.

Your Vision Remodeling LLC 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.


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Skyline Construction Group DMV, LLC

1775 I Street Northwest
5.00(
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Skyline Construction Group DMV, LLC

1775 I Street Northwest
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

Expert's in Concrete & Roofing Services : At Skyline Construction Group, we specialize in high-quality concrete & roofing solutions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we guarantee that we won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service on every project. Our experienced team is here to help no matter the project or project size. Explore our full range of services and schedule your free estimate today by calling or clicking below! 240-388-1123

"Job was to done well. Very good looking finished product."

Tom H on March 2025

Expert's in Concrete & Roofing Services : At Skyline Construction Group, we specialize in high-quality concrete & roofing solutions. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we guarantee that we won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service on every project. Our experienced team is here to help no matter the project or project size. Explore our full range of services and schedule your free estimate today by calling or clicking below! 240-388-1123

"Job was to done well. Very good looking finished product."

Tom H on March 2025


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The Home Doctor

6066 Leesburg Pike
4.58(
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The Home Doctor

6066 Leesburg Pike
4.58(
139
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1791 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

At The Home Doctor, we go beyond exterior improvements – we protect the health of your home. As a locally owned and operated business, our mission is simple: to provide you, our valued homeowner, with superior products and personalized service. Big Savings: Limited Time Only – 50% OFF Installation TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid on complete replacement projects of 10+ windows, entire roofs, or all sides of siding. Gutter, door, and attic insulation projects qualify with a minimum job cost of $7,500. Discount applies to 50% off installation costs only, which typically account for 20-30% of the total job cost, resulting in a 10-15% overall project discount. Valid for new contracts only, cannot be combined with other offers. Valid on initial visit only, and has no cash value. Residential projects only; exclusions apply. Deferred payments only valid with this promotion. The Home Doctor reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.

"We were looking to increase our attic insulation and met The Home Doctor Company at the Capital Remodel and Garden Show in February 2025 as well as some other companies. We consulted with several companies and decided to go with The Hone Doctor for our attic insulation. The company rep, Chris Lear, was very good explaining what they would do and why our attic needed R-38 insulation. I knew we needed more but did not realize our attic was only R-13. I have worked with numerous contractors before on projects and felt this was a really good company plus they have great reviews. The installation of the attic insulation went very well. They do install siding as well but decided to put this project off for now. Would highly recommend this company."

Beverly B on March 2025

At The Home Doctor, we go beyond exterior improvements – we protect the health of your home. As a locally owned and operated business, our mission is simple: to provide you, our valued homeowner, with superior products and personalized service. Big Savings: Limited Time Only – 50% OFF Installation TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Offer valid on complete replacement projects of 10+ windows, entire roofs, or all sides of siding. Gutter, door, and attic insulation projects qualify with a minimum job cost of $7,500. Discount applies to 50% off installation costs only, which typically account for 20-30% of the total job cost, resulting in a 10-15% overall project discount. Valid for new contracts only, cannot be combined with other offers. Valid on initial visit only, and has no cash value. Residential projects only; exclusions apply. Deferred payments only valid with this promotion. The Home Doctor reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.

"We were looking to increase our attic insulation and met The Home Doctor Company at the Capital Remodel and Garden Show in February 2025 as well as some other companies. We consulted with several companies and decided to go with The Hone Doctor for our attic insulation. The company rep, Chris Lear, was very good explaining what they would do and why our attic needed R-38 insulation. I knew we needed more but did not realize our attic was only R-13. I have worked with numerous contractors before on projects and felt this was a really good company plus they have great reviews. The installation of the attic insulation went very well. They do install siding as well but decided to put this project off for now. Would highly recommend this company."

Beverly B on March 2025


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Exterior Medics

7540 Accotink Park Rd
4.59(
495
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Exterior Medics

7540 Accotink Park Rd
4.59(
495
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1671 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Exterior Medics is a premier home remodeling company, specializing in exterior replacement and repairs for both commercial and residential properties. When it comes to service and execution, we are unmatched. We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award for 8 consecutive years, and are among just 2% of contractors nationwide to earn the GAF Master Elite status. Our team handles every project with utmost care and a laser-focused attention to detail. We consider every home we touch to be a reflection of our high standards, and treat every homeowner like a beloved member of our own family. Bonded and well insured. Licensed in both Maryland and Virginia.

"Spent ~$50,000 on a new roof with them. Thought everything went well. Years later discovered that they had not sealed the cricket on the chimney well enough. Discovered water coming in and eventually rotting the wallboard, studs, etc. Had to replace entire wall. Called them about the issue, they sent a rep. He said it was the chimney's fault, it was leaking. Not so, opened the wall and ceiling and had another roofer come spray water on the chimney, nothing, no leak. Then sprayed water on the cricket, water came in. Exterior Medics would not admit any fault. Had it repaired, no leak, no problem since then. Had recommended to a friend, never gain, he also had a bad experience. DO NOT USE IF YOU WANT QUALITY WORK AND A COMPANY HAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR WORK."

Peter K on January 2025

Exterior Medics is a premier home remodeling company, specializing in exterior replacement and repairs for both commercial and residential properties. When it comes to service and execution, we are unmatched. We've earned the Angie's List Super Service Award for 8 consecutive years, and are among just 2% of contractors nationwide to earn the GAF Master Elite status. Our team handles every project with utmost care and a laser-focused attention to detail. We consider every home we touch to be a reflection of our high standards, and treat every homeowner like a beloved member of our own family. Bonded and well insured. Licensed in both Maryland and Virginia.

"Spent ~$50,000 on a new roof with them. Thought everything went well. Years later discovered that they had not sealed the cricket on the chimney well enough. Discovered water coming in and eventually rotting the wallboard, studs, etc. Had to replace entire wall. Called them about the issue, they sent a rep. He said it was the chimney's fault, it was leaking. Not so, opened the wall and ceiling and had another roofer come spray water on the chimney, nothing, no leak. Then sprayed water on the cricket, water came in. Exterior Medics would not admit any fault. Had it repaired, no leak, no problem since then. Had recommended to a friend, never gain, he also had a bad experience. DO NOT USE IF YOU WANT QUALITY WORK AND A COMPANY HAT STANDS BEHIND THEIR WORK."

Peter K on January 2025


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Marshall Roofing Siding and Windows

7220 Telegraph Square Dr
4.74(
890
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Marshall Roofing Siding and Windows

7220 Telegraph Square Dr
4.74(
890
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1198 local quotes requested

Mar­shall Roof­ing, Siding & Windows is a top roofing, sid­ing, win­dows, and gut­ters com­pany based in North­ern Vir­ginia. Throughout the years providing the highest level of cus­tomer ser­vice and 100% home­owner sat­is­fac­tion has been the pin­na­cle principle at Mar­shall Roof­ing Sid­ing & Win­dows. The belief that each and every home­owner deserves to receive good value for their money is the driving concept on the functions of the company. **Popular Returning Spring Promotion Coming Soon** (Inquire for additional details)

"It was time to replace my roof and I requested several estimates from roofing companies. I selected Marshall Roofing Siding and Windows. It was not the cheapest estimate but the estimate assessment by Mr. Chris Butler, of Marshall Roofing, was the most thorough. Mr. Butler inspected the roof, went into the attic (and found a bathroom vent venting into the attic instead of outside), went into my screened in porch to determine what kind of nails to use so that they would not come through the tongue and groove ceiling and he noticed some old satellite dishes that could be removed. Marshall roofing updated the proposal several times with all of my concerns and additions. This is great customer service! When it came to choosing a shingle color, we struggled to find the right color. Mr. Butler kindly offered to bring out additional shingle samples to us on a Friday afternoon. Again, above and beyond customer service. Mr. Butler also worked with us to find and install an attic fan specifically designed to be quiet when running. The job started promptly on time and was finished in two days. Mr. Butler came out as the job was wrapping up and when the crew finished packing up, on his own, he did a second magnetic sweep around my house to find any nails that may have been missed during the magnetic sweep performed by the crew. Again, great customer service! We are very happy with the workmanship and customer service that we received from Marshall Roofing and would highly recommend their services!!"

David T on April 2023

Mar­shall Roof­ing, Siding & Windows is a top roofing, sid­ing, win­dows, and gut­ters com­pany based in North­ern Vir­ginia. Throughout the years providing the highest level of cus­tomer ser­vice and 100% home­owner sat­is­fac­tion has been the pin­na­cle principle at Mar­shall Roof­ing Sid­ing & Win­dows. The belief that each and every home­owner deserves to receive good value for their money is the driving concept on the functions of the company. **Popular Returning Spring Promotion Coming Soon** (Inquire for additional details)

"It was time to replace my roof and I requested several estimates from roofing companies. I selected Marshall Roofing Siding and Windows. It was not the cheapest estimate but the estimate assessment by Mr. Chris Butler, of Marshall Roofing, was the most thorough. Mr. Butler inspected the roof, went into the attic (and found a bathroom vent venting into the attic instead of outside), went into my screened in porch to determine what kind of nails to use so that they would not come through the tongue and groove ceiling and he noticed some old satellite dishes that could be removed. Marshall roofing updated the proposal several times with all of my concerns and additions. This is great customer service! When it came to choosing a shingle color, we struggled to find the right color. Mr. Butler kindly offered to bring out additional shingle samples to us on a Friday afternoon. Again, above and beyond customer service. Mr. Butler also worked with us to find and install an attic fan specifically designed to be quiet when running. The job started promptly on time and was finished in two days. Mr. Butler came out as the job was wrapping up and when the crew finished packing up, on his own, he did a second magnetic sweep around my house to find any nails that may have been missed during the magnetic sweep performed by the crew. Again, great customer service! We are very happy with the workmanship and customer service that we received from Marshall Roofing and would highly recommend their services!!"

David T on April 2023


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Certified Roofing

9520 Berger Rd Suite 112
4.82(
885
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Certified Roofing

9520 Berger Rd Suite 112
4.82(
885
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
3486 local quotes requested

Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.

"Great! Sales person walked me through the entire process and showed me a sample of all the products they use, including the warranty. The total cost came in under the estimate!"

Lou F on August 2025

Conveniently located in Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia. Locally family and veteran owned & operated. Award winning. For the past 40 years, Certified has offered the Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Delaware, areas the highest quality workmanship and unmatched level of expertise in specialty metal, shingle, slate, cedar shake, and flat roofing installation. Certified is known for its skilled craftsmen and their attention to detail. All of the professional roofers, estimators, and project managers have completed thousands of hours of training from the largest manufacturers of roofing products. We strive for 100% satisfaction. The training and certifications we earned allow us to live up to this goal. We are confident we will far exceed your expectations on your next roofing, siding, window, or gutter project. Although we have completed many large commercial, industrial, religious and educational projects, the majority of our work is the installation of replacement roofs on residential homes. Licensed in MD, DC, DE, and VA.

"Great! Sales person walked me through the entire process and showed me a sample of all the products they use, including the warranty. The total cost came in under the estimate!"

Lou F on August 2025


Keith Roofing

611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Suite 248
4.69(
352
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Keith Roofing

611 Pennsylvania Ave SE Suite 248
4.69(
352
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
315 local quotes requested
65 years of experience

Keith Roofing has been serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers since 1960. We've built our reputation on providing a high-quality finished product that will last for years! Count on our team for honesty and integrity when it comes to serving the needs of home and business owners in the DC area. Because each roof provides different challenges, such as the pitch of the roof, type of shingles, the gutter system, and number of valleys, Keith Roofing offers thorough on-site inspections and true estimates of your roofing repair needs. WE are based in and only service Washington,DC- SO we specialize on working on these Beautiful Historic Homes we have here in the District.

"They couldn't have been more responsive or helpful. Customer satisfaction was clearly their top priority. It was literally some of the best customer service I have ever experienced! I could not recommend them more!"

Brent L on October 2020

Keith Roofing has been serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers since 1960. We've built our reputation on providing a high-quality finished product that will last for years! Count on our team for honesty and integrity when it comes to serving the needs of home and business owners in the DC area. Because each roof provides different challenges, such as the pitch of the roof, type of shingles, the gutter system, and number of valleys, Keith Roofing offers thorough on-site inspections and true estimates of your roofing repair needs. WE are based in and only service Washington,DC- SO we specialize on working on these Beautiful Historic Homes we have here in the District.

"They couldn't have been more responsive or helpful. Customer satisfaction was clearly their top priority. It was literally some of the best customer service I have ever experienced! I could not recommend them more!"

Brent L on October 2020


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Amazing Skylights Inc

9104 Manassas Drive, Suite N,
4.79(
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Amazing Skylights Inc

9104 Manassas Drive, Suite N,
4.79(
123
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
242 local quotes requested

WHEN IT COMES TO ROOFING, WE HAVE YOU COVERED! OVER 28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! We are an award-winning top roofing installer, specializing in full replacement of Asphalt Shingle, Flat Roof, and Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems. With expert installation and high quality materials, we offier Lifetime-limited Warranties AND one of our superivors will be on site for your project from start to finish! We are also a premier dealer and installer for Solatube International, maker of the world-famous Solatube miracle skylight and Solarstar solar-powered attic fan. Solatubes are an affordable way to bring natural light into dark areas of your home - bathrooms, hallways, closets, kitchens – any areas that needs more light. Solatubes cost much less than conventional skylights, save on electric bills, are guaranteed not to leak, come with a 10-year warranty and are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on parts and labor. Solatube's widely popular Solarstar attic fan literally pays for itself. It costs nothing to operate, installs in one hour, is guaranteed for 10 years and is also eligible for a 30 % federal tax credit. Save money and go Green with our wonderful products and services. We provide exceptional service to our clients and offer them with the best daylighting system in the world, America's number one selling solar attic fan and more. For additional information and to set up estimates and installations give us a call. We specialize in Solatube sales and installation, expert roofing repairs and replacements, and installing exceptional new gutters and gutter guards. Seeing is believing so please visit our beautiful new showroom, where we have a dozen exciting Solatube models on display. Contact us TODAY for your FREE estimate!!

"Fast on site response, expert recommendations, perfectly performed work. HIGHLY Recommended!!!"

Frederick M G on April 2023

WHEN IT COMES TO ROOFING, WE HAVE YOU COVERED! OVER 28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! We are an award-winning top roofing installer, specializing in full replacement of Asphalt Shingle, Flat Roof, and Standing Seam Metal Roof Systems. With expert installation and high quality materials, we offier Lifetime-limited Warranties AND one of our superivors will be on site for your project from start to finish! We are also a premier dealer and installer for Solatube International, maker of the world-famous Solatube miracle skylight and Solarstar solar-powered attic fan. Solatubes are an affordable way to bring natural light into dark areas of your home - bathrooms, hallways, closets, kitchens – any areas that needs more light. Solatubes cost much less than conventional skylights, save on electric bills, are guaranteed not to leak, come with a 10-year warranty and are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on parts and labor. Solatube's widely popular Solarstar attic fan literally pays for itself. It costs nothing to operate, installs in one hour, is guaranteed for 10 years and is also eligible for a 30 % federal tax credit. Save money and go Green with our wonderful products and services. We provide exceptional service to our clients and offer them with the best daylighting system in the world, America's number one selling solar attic fan and more. For additional information and to set up estimates and installations give us a call. We specialize in Solatube sales and installation, expert roofing repairs and replacements, and installing exceptional new gutters and gutter guards. Seeing is believing so please visit our beautiful new showroom, where we have a dozen exciting Solatube models on display. Contact us TODAY for your FREE estimate!!

"Fast on site response, expert recommendations, perfectly performed work. HIGHLY Recommended!!!"

Frederick M G on April 2023


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Home Genius Exteriors

8201 Corporate Dr.
4.87(
282
)
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Home Genius Exteriors

8201 Corporate Dr.
4.87(
282
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
4638 local quotes requested

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Home Genius Came by to install a roof on my home! The project was completed in a timely fashion and the crew worked very hard and was professional throughout the process! And the job was done well and to my standards. The sales rep Ty Pearmon was very professional, knowledgeable and explained all of the products and process regarding my roof. And the project manager Angel Martinez was very attentive to my every question and concern, and even explained the process of the roof with photos and expertise. Thank you to home Genius for their hard work and professionalism. I would recommend them to all family and friends!"

Alfreda E on September 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Home Genius Came by to install a roof on my home! The project was completed in a timely fashion and the crew worked very hard and was professional throughout the process! And the job was done well and to my standards. The sales rep Ty Pearmon was very professional, knowledgeable and explained all of the products and process regarding my roof. And the project manager Angel Martinez was very attentive to my every question and concern, and even explained the process of the roof with photos and expertise. Thank you to home Genius for their hard work and professionalism. I would recommend them to all family and friends!"

Alfreda E on September 2025


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JW Home Improvement

849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,502
)
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JW Home Improvement

849 Quince Orchard Blvd
4.39(
5,502
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
8973 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."

Stephen B on July 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Thomas M was an excellent technician and did great work fixing all the basement windows around the house. These windows are difficult to find a replacement but he was able to repair and repaint them. The other technician was Pablo He worked on caulking all the windows around the house and he did some filling work on the garage sliding doors You did a good job, but Pablo left his trash around and didn’t pick up after himself so Thomas M and I did that on the third day. It took three days total, but it was two men for two days and one man for a 3/4 of a day actually. Although I’ll probably get charged for a full day, since it went past noon. The labor portion is the most expensive and a little higher than I initially anticipated. So, I was hoping for a quicker turnaround, but overall quality work was completed. I would highly recommend Thomas M as a technician to do future work. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and does a great job. I would hire again but include more details in the contract language."

Stephen B on July 2025

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Oxon Hill, MD

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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