We are based in Prince George's County, right next door. We build in Montgomery County too, from Silver Spring and Takoma Park up to Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown. Comeback Construction is licensed in Maryland, MHIC #166936. Call (227) 229-6633.

Older homes, newer homes

Montgomery County has two kinds of housing, and they need different things. Closer to Washington you find houses from the 1920s through the 1950s: bungalows, Cape Cods, brick colonials. They are charming. They also have old framing, older roof decks and details that newer crews do not always know how to handle. Farther north, in places like Germantown and Clarksburg, you find homes from the 1990s and later. Their roofs are younger, but many are reaching the age where shingles start to fail.

We look at each house for what it is. A 1940s roof deck gets a close look before we put anything new on it. Old boards can be gapped, soft or covered in layers of earlier roofing, and each of those changes how we install. A 1999 roof gets checked for the kind of wear that shows up at 25 years: cracking, curling and thin spots where the granules have worn away.

Homes closer to the District

In the older neighborhoods, a roof is often small and cut up by dormers, porches and additions that were added over the decades. Each seam is a place for water to find a way in. A bungalow with a front porch roof, a dormer and a back addition can have five different roof sections that all need to be tied together. We inspect each one, and we write the estimate by section so you can see what each part of the job costs.

Chimneys matter here too. Many of these homes have brick chimneys that were flashed with materials that have long since worn out. A chimney can look fine from the yard while the metal around it has rusted through. We check it close up, and we tell you if the flashing, the mortar or the cap needs work.

Homes in the upper county

Farther north, newer homes have large roofs with steep pitches, many valleys and a lot of vents and penetrations. The shingles often still look good from the street while the sealant around those details has dried out. Roofers call that the 15 to 25 year problem: the roof is not old enough to look worn, but the small parts have started to fail. A free inspection catches those problems while they are still small repairs.

Trees are the big roof problem here

Montgomery County has a lot of mature trees, and people love them. Trees also drop limbs, fill gutters and keep roofs damp. A roof under heavy shade grows moss and holds moisture, and it wears faster. When we inspect, we check the gutters, the valleys and the north slope first, because that is where tree damage shows up.

Leaves packed into a gutter turn into a small garden. Water backs up under the shingles at the edge of the roof, and the wood under the edge starts to rot. If your gutters overflow every fall, tell us. Fixing the gutters early costs a lot less than fixing the fascia later.

After a storm, call us. A limb through the roof is an emergency. We tarp it within a day, document the damage with photos, and walk you through the insurance claim. Your insurance company decides what it pays. We cannot promise coverage.

Winter, ice and old attics

Older Montgomery County homes often have thin attic insulation and poor airflow. Heat from the house escapes into the attic, melts snow on the roof, and the water refreezes at the cold edge. That ice can back water up under the shingles. If you get icicles along the eaves or water stains on ceilings after a cold snap, tell us. The fix often involves ventilation and flashing as well as the shingles.

Permits and historic districts

In Montgomery County, building permits go through the county's Department of Permitting Services. We handle the paperwork and the inspection. Some neighborhoods are in historic districts, and exterior changes there can need extra approval. Others have HOAs. Tell us your address on the first call. We will tell you what to expect before you sign.

The approval step can take weeks. That is why it pays to start early. We will tell you the dates we need and plan the job around them.

Towns we serve in Montgomery County: Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, North Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Wheaton, Takoma Park and Kensington. Each has its own page.

Kitchens and baths in older homes

Many homes here have kitchens and baths that have not changed since they were built. Old kitchens are often small and closed off. Taking out a wall can open the room up, but it can also hide wiring, pipes or ductwork. We open things up carefully and tell you what we find before we price the fix.

If you have been putting off a remodel because you do not know the number, we give you a rough range by email in minutes. No salesman and no home visit just to get a price. Then you sit down with Johnathon and plan the layout, materials and budget. That visit is free.

Decks and patios on sloped lots

A lot of Montgomery County sits on rolling ground. A back yard that drops away from the house is a good place for a raised deck, with room underneath for storage or a covered patio. We build in Trex composite, with $0 down and 0% interest for 24 months through us. We measure the slope, check the footings and tell you what the real build needs.

A job from start to finish

You call or fill out the estimate form.

We inspect, or we email your rough price range.

Johnathon plans the job with you, and you get a written estimate with labor and materials listed.

We handle the permit and any approvals.

We build. You get photos and a text every Friday.

We clean up, walk the job with you, and the 5-year warranty starts.

Choosing a contractor in Montgomery County

You have plenty of options here, and some of them are good. Whoever you hire, check that the contractor holds a Maryland Home Improvement Commission license, get the estimate in writing with labor and materials listed, and make sure the finish date is in the contract. Ask who will be on your roof and who will answer the phone if something goes wrong. With us, Johnathon plans your job with you and you get Friday updates from start to finish.

How we work

Fixed price in writing. The estimate lists labor and materials.

Finish date in writing. Miss it, and we pay you $500 a day, up to $2,500.

5-year warranty on labor and materials.

Financing through us.

Friday updates with photos and a short text.

Common questions

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

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