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Elite Exterior Services LLC

127 TWP Rd 279 W
4.67(
12
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•Approved Pro

Elite Exterior Services LLC

127 TWP Rd 279 W
4.67(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Welcome to Elite Exterior Services! We are the One Stop Shop for all of your home needs. From lawn care to roofing and everything in between, you can have anything you need done all with one trustworthy company. We do just about everything you need done so feel free to give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Never showed… answered the first time, promised to show- nothing. Took TWO weeks to get ahold of them again, promised to come the next day- again, nothing. DON’T leave flyers asking for business on someone’s door and refuse to service! What a joke."

Cara R on September 2025

Welcome to Elite Exterior Services! We are the One Stop Shop for all of your home needs. From lawn care to roofing and everything in between, you can have anything you need done all with one trustworthy company. We do just about everything you need done so feel free to give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Never showed… answered the first time, promised to show- nothing. Took TWO weeks to get ahold of them again, promised to come the next day- again, nothing. DON’T leave flyers asking for business on someone’s door and refuse to service! What a joke."

Cara R on September 2025

Isaacs Exterior Specialist

2053 Bond Pike
2.00(
1
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Isaacs Exterior Specialist

2053 Bond Pike
2.00(
1
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience

Isaacs Exterior Specialist- We are fully insured,free estimates, 25 years experience, travis- 859-285-9154 william- 859-621-2334 office- 502-535-5020 we do just about everything on the exterior of a house and even some on the interior. Everything commercial and residential. Our main specialty includes roofing, from shingles, to metal, to epdm, torch down, copper, and any other roofing systems. Also replacement windows, vinyl siding, hardy plank, stucco, interior and exterior painting, new gutter systems, room additions, framing, remodeling,etc... We also do some yard work like tree removal, mowing, landscaping...and many more.

Isaacs Exterior Specialist- We are fully insured,free estimates, 25 years experience, travis- 859-285-9154 william- 859-621-2334 office- 502-535-5020 we do just about everything on the exterior of a house and even some on the interior. Everything commercial and residential. Our main specialty includes roofing, from shingles, to metal, to epdm, torch down, copper, and any other roofing systems. Also replacement windows, vinyl siding, hardy plank, stucco, interior and exterior painting, new gutter systems, room additions, framing, remodeling,etc... We also do some yard work like tree removal, mowing, landscaping...and many more.

ACA Handyman Solutions

2146 Porter Pike
4.18(
33
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ACA Handyman Solutions

2146 Porter Pike
4.18(
33
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Customers say: Super punctual
28 years of experience

DBA Home Services & A CutAbove Handyman. ACA Handyman Solutions, brings to our well appreciated customers of the mid-south, prompt, reliable, courteous service. We offer affordable solutions to all your repair and construction needs.

DBA Home Services & A CutAbove Handyman. ACA Handyman Solutions, brings to our well appreciated customers of the mid-south, prompt, reliable, courteous service. We offer affordable solutions to all your repair and construction needs.

K&R Home Improvement

Unknown
No reviews yet

K&R Home Improvement

Unknown
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

Payment accepted as cash or check

Payment accepted as cash or check

CLASSIC METAL ROOFING SYSTEMS OF KENTUCKIANA

1717 WATTERSON TRL
5.00(
3
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CLASSIC METAL ROOFING SYSTEMS OF KENTUCKIANA

1717 WATTERSON TRL
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We end roofing worries with beautiful, lifetime metal roofing that resembles wood shakes, tile, slate, dimensional shingles and other attractive profiles. Classic Metal Roofs provide beauty, durability, energy savings, home value and other "green" benefits.

We end roofing worries with beautiful, lifetime metal roofing that resembles wood shakes, tile, slate, dimensional shingles and other attractive profiles. Classic Metal Roofs provide beauty, durability, energy savings, home value and other "green" benefits.

TWIN RIVERS CO

4608 DEHNER ST
1.00(
1
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TWIN RIVERS CO

4608 DEHNER ST
1.00(
1
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20 years of experience

Roofing Company

Roofing Company

Noah's Roofing

5723 Holmes Church Rd. NE
5.00(
1
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Noah's Roofing

5723 Holmes Church Rd. NE
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an owner operated Roofing co. that prides itsself on the customers needs. we offer free estimates.. We install shingle ,metal and cedar shake shingle roofs.25 years experience,Insured,Bonded,Insurance claims specialist

We are an owner operated Roofing co. that prides itsself on the customers needs. we offer free estimates.. We install shingle ,metal and cedar shake shingle roofs.25 years experience,Insured,Bonded,Insurance claims specialist

Mellenkamp siding and home improvement

71 Market Place
No reviews yet

Mellenkamp siding and home improvement

71 Market Place
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Siding installatin,gutter leaf installation, waterline replacement, decks, interior painting, interior demo,bathroom repairs,roofing, landscaping you name it and i can do anything that will improve homes to make you happy been doing home repairs for 15 years and love seeing the happiness I bring to peoples lives by making there dream home repairs

Siding installatin,gutter leaf installation, waterline replacement, decks, interior painting, interior demo,bathroom repairs,roofing, landscaping you name it and i can do anything that will improve homes to make you happy been doing home repairs for 15 years and love seeing the happiness I bring to peoples lives by making there dream home repairs

MSA Contracting

4384 Hughes Branch Rd
5.00(
5
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MSA Contracting

4384 Hughes Branch Rd
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

MSA is a licensed and insured company that does top quality work for reasonable prices. We stand behind our work with warranties on all our construction. MSA specializes in New Home Construction, Plumbing, Hardwood Flooring both New Hardwood installation and restoration of Original Hardwood Flooring to beyond it's original beauty, Kitchen and Bath remodeling, Interior Design and Reconstruction, Room Additions, Porches and Decks, Repairing and Remodeling other contractors shoddy work, Roofing, Excavating, Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Footers, and any other Concrete work that you may need, Block and Brick, and Complete Basement Renovations. We offer free estimates.

"Great job. Good and faithful Christian man. Trustworthy in his work."

Gail H on February 2020

MSA is a licensed and insured company that does top quality work for reasonable prices. We stand behind our work with warranties on all our construction. MSA specializes in New Home Construction, Plumbing, Hardwood Flooring both New Hardwood installation and restoration of Original Hardwood Flooring to beyond it's original beauty, Kitchen and Bath remodeling, Interior Design and Reconstruction, Room Additions, Porches and Decks, Repairing and Remodeling other contractors shoddy work, Roofing, Excavating, Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, Footers, and any other Concrete work that you may need, Block and Brick, and Complete Basement Renovations. We offer free estimates.

"Great job. Good and faithful Christian man. Trustworthy in his work."

Gail H on February 2020

Flowers Family Handyman

691 Country Club Estates Dr
No reviews yet

Flowers Family Handyman

691 Country Club Estates Dr
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

I am a handyman with experience in most phases of construction. I can handle bigger jobs, but I am also willing to take on the odds and ends that contractos usually don't want to mess with. I accept personal checks and I offer a 10% discount for cash.

I am a handyman with experience in most phases of construction. I can handle bigger jobs, but I am also willing to take on the odds and ends that contractos usually don't want to mess with. I accept personal checks and I offer a 10% discount for cash.

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Worthington, KY

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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