Greenbelt is not like other towns in Prince George's County. It began in the 1930s as a planned community, and the original part of town is a National Historic Landmark. That history is part of why people love living here. It also means some homes come with rules, and some roofs and walls are built in ways you do not see in newer houses. Comeback Construction is licensed in Maryland, MHIC #166936, and on a job like this we slow down and ask the right questions first.

Living in Old Greenbelt? Ask your co-op first

Many homes in the original part of town belong to a housing cooperative, Greenbelt Homes, Inc. If that is you, changes to the outside of your home usually need approval before work starts. That includes roofs, siding, windows, doors and decks.

Do not sign anything until you know what your co-op allows. Call us at (227) 229-6633 and tell us your address. We will help you ask the right questions, and we will give you the written scope and photos you need to send in with your request.

Here is what we usually put together for a co-op request:

A written scope that says what is changing and what is not.

Photos of the existing roof, siding or windows.

Material samples, with colors and brand names.

A start window, once the approval date is known.

Approval takes time. If your roof is leaking, we tarp it right away so the damage stops while the request is pending. You do not have to wait for paperwork to protect your house.

Homes outside the original town

Greenbelt also has townhomes, garden apartments, condos and single-family houses built later, around the Beltway and near Greenbelt Park and the lake. Those homes follow normal rules, but many have their own HOA or condo board. Same advice. Tell us early. We will help with the paperwork.

Roofing in Greenbelt

Older homes mean older roof decks, and older roof decks need a close look before new shingles go on. We check the wood underneath, the flashing and the ventilation. If something is wrong, you see the photo and we explain it in plain words.

Many homes in town are small and have short roof runs, which means the details matter more than the size. Where the roof meets a wall, a chimney or a neighboring unit, the flashing has to be exact. A small mistake there lets water into the wall for years before anyone notices. We take extra time at those joints.

Free roof inspection. You get the photos either way. Active leak? We tarp it within a day. Most replacements are done in one day, and if yours needs more, we tell you before we start.

Small yards, shared walls, tight access

In many Greenbelt neighborhoods, homes sit close together, with narrow paths and shared green space instead of big driveways. That changes how a crew works. We plan where materials go, how the debris leaves, and how to protect your neighbors' property as well as yours. We tell your neighbors before the noisy part starts. A courteous crew keeps a job from turning into a problem on the street.

Storm damage

If a storm damaged your roof, siding or gutters, your homeowners insurance may cover it. We cannot promise that. We document the damage, give you the photo report and explain each step of the claim. You stay in charge. Our Storm Damage Bundle checks the roof, siding and gutters in one visit, so you do not call three contractors.

Siding, gutters, windows and doors

Many Greenbelt homes are small and close together. That makes the exterior matter even more. A leaking gutter dumps water against the wall. Old windows leak air and raise your heating bill. We handle all of it under one contract, with one price in writing and the labor and materials listed.

In older buildings, we pay attention to what the wall is made of before we cut into it. Different wall types need different fasteners, different flashing and different care. Tell us what you have, or let us find out on the first visit.

Windows and doors in older homes

Old windows are one of the biggest sources of drafts. They can also be one of the hardest changes to get approved, because windows shape how a house looks from the street. If you live in a co-op, the approval may specify the style, the color and the material. We bring samples to the table and help you pick something that will pass. If a window can be repaired instead of replaced, we tell you.

Decks and patios

Smaller lots can still hold a good deck or patio. We build in Trex composite and in pavers or stone, and we size the project to your yard. $0 down and 0% interest for 24 months through us. Get a rough price by email in about a minute. If you live in a co-op or HOA, we help you with the approval step before we schedule the work.

In a tight yard, a good plan beats a big deck. We think about where the door opens, where the neighbors can see, and where you want shade. A small deck that fits your space often gets more use than a large one that crowds it.

Choosing materials that pass review

If your project needs co-op or HOA approval, the materials you pick decide how smooth the approval goes. Reviewers usually want to see that new shingles, siding or windows match the look of the neighborhood. We bring physical samples and the manufacturer's information for each material, and we put the brand, color and style in the written scope. That gives the reviewer what they need in one packet. Requests with clear samples and photos tend to move faster than requests that leave questions open.

If the reviewer says no, we do not argue. We go back, look at what they did approve, and offer an alternative that works.

What a day on the job looks like

On roof day, the crew arrives early, and we tell your neighbors the night before if we can. We cover plants, move what we can away from the walls and set up a landing zone for debris. The old roof comes off, the deck gets checked, and the new roof goes on. If rain is in the forecast, we dry in the roof before we leave so nothing gets wet. At the end of the day, we sweep the yard and the walkways with a magnet for nails. You get photos of the finished work on Friday with your update.

Keeping the outside in shape

Walk around your home twice a year, in spring and fall. Look at the roof edges, the gutters, the paint and caulk around windows, and the base of the walls. Small problems are cheap to fix. If you see something you are unsure about, send us a photo. We tell you whether it can wait.

What you get

Fixed price in writing.

Finish date in writing. We pay $500 a day, up to $2,500, if we miss it.

5-year warranty on labor and materials.

Friday photo updates.

Common questions

CTA button: Get My Free Roof Inspection. Phone: (227) 229-6633.

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