Roof-Life Construction installs, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of roofing systems (including composition shingle, tile, slate and TPO) for residential and commercial clients throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. The company also has the training and equipment to install gutters, sheet metal, attic insulation, skylights, and solar power systems, and it backs all its workmanship with a 10-year warranty.
President Tom Rhoads credits much of Roof-Life Construction’s success to its customer-oriented approach to the roofing process. “Simply put, we treat our clients the way we’d want to be treated,” he affirms. “That means we’re always honest with them and take the time to explain our work so they know exactly what to expect. We truly care about customer service, and we’re always striving to develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clientele.”
Roof-Life Construction also offers a comprehensive gutter cleaning program called the Overhead Care Club, which includes everything from a 15-point roof inspection to downspout flushing and debris removal. For more information about the company’s wide-ranging services, Mr. Rhoads invites potential customers to visit www.rooflifeinc.com.
“We want our clients to have positive experiences, so we handle their projects from beginning to end and make sure we're always available to answer any questions they have. By combining our years of experience with the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment, we're able to ensure each customer's complete satisfaction.”
When it comes to installing a new roof on your home, don’t confuse price with value. Installing a new roof is never cheap, but over time, it’s smarter to spend more on a well-installed, high-quality roof than shop for a less expensive roof that will need to be prematurely replaced. “There are always ways to go cheaper with roof installations, but that’s usually not a smart decision,” says Tom Rhoads, president of Roof Life Construction in San Ramon. “You should work with a roofing contractor that uses quality products that will last for many years. In fact, your roofer should only use products made by the same manufacturer to ensure all warranties are valid if there’s ever a problem.”
Quality sealants and underlayments
In the past, old sealants would crack over time and lead to roof leaks, but today’s sealants are designed to be flexible and watertight. “Most modern sealants should stay flexible for 30 to 40 years, so they’re a good investment,” says Mr. Rhoads. “It’s a small price to pay for adding decades of protection to your home.”
The same is true for roofing underlayments, which are unseen layers that fit underneath tiles, shingles and other visible roofing materials. Underlayments used to be made of asphalt-based felt, which would break down over time—especially if they got wet. Now, synthetic underlayments are available at a fraction of the price. “Synthetic underlayments are much easier to work with and stand the test of time, so they’re worth the extra expense,” says Mr. Rhoads.
Single-brand roofing system installation
Does it matter if your roofing contractor installs your new roofing system using parts that are manufactured by the same company? Mr. Rhoads says it doesn’t in terms of the life of the roof, but it does in terms of your warranty. “Installing products made by a single manufacturer isn’t the cheapest way to install a roof, but it’s best for the homeowner. The value is that the warranty is valid if you need it. If there’s an issue with your roof, you don’t want to find out that your installer didn’t use the right materials for the job and invalidated your warranty.”
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it's even more important for roofing companies that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For Roof-Life Construction, the key to achieving and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is simple: utilize its manufacturers' certifications to ensure every client's roof is installed to the highest standards of quality. "We're a certified installer for both GAF and CertainTeed, so we're able to install roofs based on the specific guidelines set by two of the industry's top manufacturers," explains President Tom Rhoads. "This also means we can offer extremely long warranties, which allows our customers to get even more protection for their investments."
Roof-Life Construction has been installing, repairing, and maintaining all types of roofing systems (including composition shingle, tile and slate) for residential and commercial clients throughout Contra Costa County since 1986. The company is also qualified to install gutters, sheet metal, skylights, attic insulation and solar power systems, and it provides a 10-year workmanship warranty on every job.
Unlike roofing contractors whose owners delegate project management responsibilities to less experienced employees, Roof-Life Construction provides every job with the hands-on experience of Mr. Rhoads himself. "I'm on the jobsite every day, so I'm able to ensure the quality of each phase of our work," he affirms. "I've been in the roofing industry for more than three decades, and I utilize the knowledge I've accumulated to help my clients get the most out of their roofs."
Another distinguishing feature of Roof-Life Construction is its highly skilled installers, all of whom have journey-level experience and undergo constant training to stay up-to-date on the roofing industry's latest products and techniques. "It takes five to seven years to achieve journeyman roofer status, and then there's even more training at the company level, so our technicians are well-versed in all aspects of roofing," says Mr. Rhoads. "They're also knowledgeable, friendly and trustworthy, so our clients really enjoy working with them."
