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We hate to be the bearers of bad news but the current reality of the remodeling and construction industries is that prices are going up – again. The whole industry went through a 6-10% increase in January 2022 and we’ve been advised that there’s another potential increase of 8-10% expected in early April. Delivery times…

We’ve written about this topic before but it’s still one of the most frequently asked questions that we hear, “I’ve received competitive quotes but how do I choose the best roofing contractor to work on my house?” Here are some pointers and some commonly misunderstood facts: Roofing contractors in New Jersey do not require a…

Every year the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs receives thousands of complaints from consumers who hire contractors to do costly repair projects and who are less than satisfied with the results. NJ Consumer Affairs gives a list of recommendations to consumers looking to hire a home improvement contractor. First it defines “who is a…

Two interesting articles came to our attention this week. New data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index shows U.S. contractors are growing more optimistic as revenue expectations increase. (Source: https://www.nrca.net/RoofingNews/contractors-are-more-optimistic-expect-revenue-to-rise.3-24-2021.9429/Details/Story) Before COVID-19 hit in early 2020 the confidence levels of building contractors of all disciplines, including roofing contractors, was high. As 2020…

We don’t like to be the bearers of bad news but we did want to inform our clients and friends about the very steep rises in the cost of building materials (especially lumber) and labor. According to data received from our friends in the commercial insurance world total combined costs for all the various building…

Every year the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issues a report called the “Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book”. This publication lists reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. These problems include fraud, identity theft and other acts of malfeasance. The 2020 book lists the issues found in 2019. Perhaps not surprisingly the #1…

Having a new roof installed is often a once in a lifetime occasion for many homeowners – they often move on from the house (upsizing or downsizing) before the roof needs replacing again, typically 15-25 years. So selecting the right roofing contractor for your project is a big, once in a lifetime, decision. At George…

To say that 2020 was a strange year is to put it mildly! Like everyone else we’ve gone through the Covid-19 lockdown here in NJ including a section of the year where we were unable to start any new roofing projects. When the Governor lifted restrictions on new roofing projects on May 18th we immediately…

At George J Keller & Sons we’ve been blogging for a long time – not the 40 years we’ve been in business (no websites back then!) but since 2013 which is a really long time on the internet. Over that time we’ve talked and written a lot about roofs and roof-related topics including what to…

We’ve written a number of times about avoiding roofing scams: Unscrupulous contractors who disappear with the deposit Work that’s not completed Rates that change dramatically once a project has started High pressure sales tactics designed to get you to “sign up today” The situation is so bad that the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) has a…

In our last blog post we announced that we’d recently received an award from GAF, elevating George J Keller & Sons into the 2-star section of the GAF President’s Club. This prestigious award is only awarded to roofing contractors who are already members of the GAF Master Elite® contractor program. We get many questions about…

In line with Governor Murphy’s announcement this past Wednesday we’ll be resuming our regular work schedule as of 6am Monday May 18th. We’ve been incredibly busy during the lockdown visiting clients and making proposals so we’ll be asking everyone’s patience as we draw up a comprehensive work schedule that’s fair to all parties. We’ll be…

During this very difficult time when we’re all, in one way or another, dealing with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, we wanted to bring you up to date with what we’re doing and to highlight some disturbing situations that have come to light. We’re all anxious to get back to “normal” and get back…

When searching for a roofing contractor, you want to be sure that you hire reputable people who you can trust.  Although many companies will say they are the best choice, how do you know for sure? Here are five red flags to look out for when it comes to hiring a reliable roofing company in…

It’s home-improvement season, the time when window, siding, and roofing contractors in New Jersey and around the country are taking advantage of the warm weather to put new roofs and siding on people’s homes. Summer and fall are the busiest times for home-improvement companies, so there is plenty of exciting news coming out from the…

We’re excited to announce our 2019 Early Bird Special! Here’s the deal: Ask George J Keller & Sons for an estimate for a roofing, windows or siding job before May 24, 2019 When you determine we’re the best option for your project we’ll install our regular gutter screens (see below for example of our standard…

Do you know how to spot a roofing scam? If you’re in the market for a new roof—or any major home-improvement project—it pays to know what to expect from the process and from your contractor. Go into the process blind, and you could end up losing tens of thousands of dollars in damages, stolen funds,…