Lanham sits right by the Beltway, and a lot of its homes were built when the area was filling in, from the 1950s through the 1970s. Ranches, Cape Cods and split-levels with roofs that have been through a lot of summers. If your roof is old, if your gutters sag, or if your back yard has a patio slab that has seen better days, we can help. Comeback Construction is licensed in Maryland, MHIC #166936, and we work out of Prince George's County, close by.

Roofs on Lanham ranches and Cape Cods

Smaller, older homes are common here. Many have lower rooflines that are easier to work on, and a standard replacement is usually a one-day job. The catch is age. A roof from the 1990s or early 2000s is often at the end of its life now. We check for curling shingles, bare patches, rusted flashing and soft spots in the roof deck.

The inspection is free and you get photos either way. If a repair is enough, we price the repair and say so.

What a second roof on top of a first roof costs you

On homes of this age, some owners put a new layer of shingles over the old ones to save money. It works for a while. The extra weight stresses the roof deck, and the old layer hides problems underneath. When the next replacement comes, you pay to remove two layers. If you have an overlay roof, we inspect it and tell you whether it can still be repaired or whether the time has come to take it all off.

Leaks and storm damage

Active leak? Call (227) 229-6633. We tarp the roof within a day so the damage stops first. If a storm did the damage, your homeowners insurance may cover it. We cannot promise that. Your insurance company decides. We document the damage with photos and explain each step of the claim in plain English. You stay in charge.

Gutters, fascia and soffits

On homes this age, the exterior fails in groups. A bad gutter soaks the fascia. Soaked fascia rots. Rot lets water into the wall. The soffit, the panel under the roof edge, can crack or come loose, and then squirrels and wasps move in. If we find a gutter problem on a roof inspection, we point it out and price it. You do not have to hire a second contractor. Roof, siding, gutters, windows and doors all run under one contract.

Siding that has had enough

Siding on homes from this period is often worn at the bottom edge, where water splashes up from the ground. We look at the lowest courses and the corners. If you see swelling, staining or soft spots, tell us. We replace damaged sections or whole walls, and we match what is on the house when a repair is enough.

Windows and doors by a busy road

Lanham is close to the Beltway and several busy roads. Old windows let in noise as well as drafts. New windows and a solid entry door cut both. If your windows are fogged between the panes, painted shut or hard to close, ask us for a quote. We replace windows and doors on their own or as part of a larger exterior job.

Decks and patios for a smaller yard

Many Lanham homes have a back door that opens onto a small slab or nothing at all. A deck changes how you use the whole yard. We build Trex composite decks that do not rot or need staining. We also build screened porches and paver patios. Get a rough price by email in a minute. $0 down and 0% interest for 24 months through us.

If you have an old concrete slab, it can be a starting point or a problem. A solid slab can be covered with pavers. A cracked, sunken slab usually has to come out. We look at it and tell you which one you have before you spend money.

What we look for in a Lanham attic

Many homes of this age have attics that are hot in summer and damp in winter. When we can get up there, we look at the underside of the roof deck for dark stains or soft spots, at the insulation for flat or wet patches, and at the vents to see whether air actually moves. We also look for light coming through where it should not. A small gap around a vent pipe can let in water for years before it shows up on a ceiling. The attic tells us what the roof is not showing from the outside.

Low-slope sections and additions

Plenty of Lanham homes have a back addition, a sunroom or a carport that was added after the house was built. These sections often have a lower pitch than the main roof, and low-slope roofs need different care. Water runs off them more slowly, and a seam or a bad flashing joint sends it into the wall. If your addition leaks and the main roof does not, that is usually why. We inspect the joint where the two roofs meet and repair or rebuild it properly.

Choosing shingles for an older ranch

Most Lanham homeowners choose architectural shingles. They are thicker than the flat shingles that were on the house when it was built, and they hold up better in strong wind. We bring sample boards so you can see the color against your brick or siding. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we check the color list first. A new roof with the right color changes how the whole house looks from the street.

Living in the house during a roof job

You can stay home. The tear-off is loud for a few hours. The best time to be out is the morning, if you work from home or have a baby napping. Move cars out of the driveway the night before. Take pictures off the walls on the top floor, because the vibration can shift them. Keep pets inside. We handle the rest, and we clean up before we leave.

Straight talk on price

Your estimate is the invoice. The written estimate lists labor and materials. We only add extras if you say yes. Your finish date is in writing, and if we miss it, we pay you $500 a day, up to $2,500. The work carries a 5-year warranty on labor and materials.

What a Lanham roof job looks like

Call (227) 229-6633 or book online.

We inspect and send you photos.

You get a written estimate and a finish date.

We arrive early, protect the yard and take the old roof off.

We check the deck, replace anything soft, and dry in the roof the same day.

New roof on, flashing and vents done, yard swept.

Common questions

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

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