Service area: East End
Roofing & Exterior Contractor in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh
Careful roofing and gutter work for Squirrel Hill's large brick and stone homes, with free inspections and a written quote before anything starts.
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Roofing for Squirrel Hill's solid, well-built homes
Squirrel Hill is known for substantial houses: brick and stone homes, many of them large, on tree-lined streets between Frick Park and Schenley Park. Straight A Exterior Renovations offers roof replacement, roof repair, gutters and exterior work to Squirrel Hill homeowners who want the job done properly and explained clearly.
Homes like these were built to last, and the walls usually have. The roof, flashing and gutters are what need attention over time. A brick chimney that has settled, a valley that collects leaves, or a gutter that has pulled away from the fascia can all let water in long before the shingles look worn.
We begin with a free roof inspection. You get photos of what we found and a line-by-line written quote. If the roof only needs a repair, we will say so.
Local know-how
What Squirrel Hill roofs deal with
Big houses tend to have big, busy roofs: multiple gables, dormers, chimneys and long runs of gutter. Add the mature trees near the two parks and the result is a roof with a lot of places for water and debris to collect.
Chimneys and masonry flashing
Brick and stone homes often have one or more large chimneys. The flashing where roof meets masonry is a common leak point, especially after freeze-thaw cycles open small gaps.
Heavy tree cover near the parks
Streets close to Frick and Schenley parks have mature trees that drop leaves and seed pods into valleys and gutters. Clogged valleys hold water against the roof.
Large roof areas and long gutter runs
A larger home means more square footage of roof and more gutter to keep flowing. A small problem at one downspout can send water down a brick wall or into a basement.
Mixed roofing materials
Some homes in the area have older roofing materials on parts of the house and shingles on others. We note what is there during the inspection and quote only the work we do.
Services available
Services Squirrel Hill homeowners ask for
Most calls from Squirrel Hill come down to leaks around chimneys, gutters that cannot keep up with the trees, and roofs reaching the end of their life.
Why choose us
Careful roof work for Squirrel Hill's brick and stone homes
Squirrel Hill homes deserve careful work and a clear explanation. Here is how we handle large roofs with chimneys, valleys and long gutter runs.
Free inspection, no pressure
We inspect the roof, the chimney flashing and the gutters at no cost. If a repair is all your home needs, that is what we recommend.
A single contact on a big roof
Large homes with several gables and chimneys have a lot of moving parts. Your dedicated project manager keeps track of all of them for you.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Straight A is rated 5.0 across 97 Google reviews. We aim to earn the same from Squirrel Hill homeowners, one roof at a time.
Materials covered for life
A big roof is a big investment. The roofing materials carry a lifetime product warranty, so the shingles over your brick walls are covered.
Our process
Our process on Squirrel Hill homes
On large homes with landscaped yards, we protect beds and walkways before tear-off and confirm every nail is gone at the end.
- Step 1
Free roof inspection
We look closely at masonry flashing around each chimney, the valleys near the trees and every downspout, and photograph what we find.
- Step 2
Line-by-line written estimate
Your quote separates each part of the roof and only covers work we do. Where part of the house has an older material, we note it and say what we can take on.
- Step 3
Insurance help for storm damage
If a storm or a limb from the park trees damaged the roof, we photograph it, help you report it and stay with you through the adjuster's visit and the claim.
- Step 4
Installation
Beds, walkways and stone steps are covered before tear-off. The crew pays particular attention to chimney flashing and valleys, where these roofs leak most.
- Step 5
Cleanup and walk-through
We clear debris from landscaping and long gutter runs, do a final quality check, and walk the property with you to confirm nothing is left behind.
- Step 6
Warranty start
When the job is signed off, the lifetime product warranty on your roofing materials and Straight A's 2-year workmanship guarantee begin.
FAQ
Questions from Squirrel Hill homeowners
My chimney leaks only during heavy rain. Is that the roof or the chimney?
It is often the flashing where the roof meets the chimney rather than the brick itself. We inspect the flashing, the counter-flashing and the surrounding shingles and show you photos so you can see the cause.
Can you put gutter guards on a large home with a lot of trees?
Yes. Homes near the parks are good candidates for guards because of the leaf load. We replace damaged sections, set the pitch so water reaches the downspouts and install guards across the system.
Does a large roof take longer to replace?
It can. Many roof replacements are finished in a single day, weather permitting, but a large or complex roof may take longer. Your quote and your project manager will give you a realistic plan for your home.
Part of my roof is an older material. Can you still help?
We can inspect the whole roof and tell you what we see. We install asphalt shingle, metal and rubber roofing, so we will be clear about which parts of the work we can take on.
Do I have to commit to anything after the free inspection?
No. The inspection and quote are free and there is no pressure. Nothing starts until you approve the written quote.
Where we work
All Straight A service areas
Squirrel Hill is one of the areas we serve. Pick any location below for local details, or call with your address and we will confirm right away.
