Upper Marlboro is the county seat of Prince George's County. It is also a place with room to breathe. Lots are bigger, trees are taller and the roads wind more than they do closer to the Beltway. That is a good life. It also means roofs here take more wind, more falling limbs and longer drives for most contractors. We are based in the county, so we are not far. Comeback Construction is licensed in Maryland, MHIC #166936.

Big lots, big trees, big roofs

Homes around Upper Marlboro run from older farmhouses and brick colonials to newer subdivisions with large, complicated roofs. Bigger roofs mean more shingles, more flashing and more places for water to get in. Taller trees mean limbs on the roof after a storm and leaves packed into gutters every fall.

When we inspect a roof here, we walk the valleys, check the flashing around chimneys and dormers, look at the gutters and check the attic for damp spots. You get photos of everything we find, good and bad.

Older farmhouses and the roofs under the roof

Some homes near town are well over 50 years old, and a few are much older. Their roofs may have two or three layers of old shingles, and the boards underneath may have gaps or soft spots. We remove the old layers, check every board, and replace what is bad before the new roof goes on. You see the photos before we cover anything up. A new roof on a weak deck is a short-lived roof.

Older homes also tend to have chimneys, and chimneys leak at the flashing. We inspect each chimney and replace the flashing when it is worn, so the new roof is not undermined by an old joint.

Newer subdivisions and complicated rooflines

Closer to the newer neighborhoods around town, houses have big roofs with many planes, dormers and valleys. They look good. They also have a lot of seams. On a house built in the last 20 years, the shingles may still look fine from the driveway while the sealant around vents and flashing has already cracked. We check those details because that is where leaks start on newer roofs.

After a storm

If a limb came through the roof or the wind took shingles off, call us. We tarp active leaks within a day. Then we document the damage with photos and help you with the insurance claim. Your insurance company decides what it pays, and we cannot promise coverage. We can make sure you have the photos and the facts before you talk to the adjuster.

We have never lost an insurance claim for a customer. We also keep your claim in your hands. You stay in charge.

Roof replacement in one day

Most roofs come off and get dried in within a day. On a large roof, we tell you before we start if it will take longer. The price in your written estimate is the price on the invoice, with labor and materials listed. Extras happen only if you say yes.

On a bigger lot, getting equipment and materials close to the house is easy for us. We protect gardens and landscaping, put plywood or tarps over shrubs, and keep the driveway clear for your cars as much as we can.

Gutters, siding and the rest of the outside

A big roof sheds a lot of water, and the gutters have to keep up. On large Upper Marlboro homes, we often find gutters that are too small for the roof above them, or downspouts that dump water right at the foundation. When we replace a roof, we look at the gutters and tell you whether they can handle the load. If siding or windows need work too, we price it all together and you deal with one crew.

Decks, patios and porches on a bigger lot

If you have space, use it. We build Trex composite decks that do not rot, splinter or need staining. We also build screened porches, firepit patios and paver patios. Many Upper Marlboro homeowners want something big, and a bigger project is easier to afford when it is financed. We offer $0 down and 0% interest for 24 months on decks and patios, through us.

Get a rough price by email in about a minute. Then Johnathon visits, walks the yard and confirms the real number.

A bigger lot also gives you options a small yard does not. You can build a deck and a patio together, with a path between them. That is our Backyard Package: one visit, one price, one crew. You can add a firepit, a pergola or a screened section later.

Remodeling inside

We also remodel kitchens and baths. Larger homes often have larger kitchens, and a kitchen with an island, a pantry and new floors is a bigger project than a basic update. Answer four quick questions and we email a rough range. Then Johnathon sits down with you to plan the layout, materials and budget. That visit is free.

Choosing materials for a large roof

A large roof is a big purchase, so the choice of shingle matters. Most of our Upper Marlboro customers go with architectural shingles. They are thicker, hold up better in the wind and look fuller across a big roof. We bring sample boards so you can see how a color looks against your brick, your siding and the trees around your house. On a large roof, a color that looks fine on a small sample can look much darker or lighter once it covers the whole house. We help you check before you commit.

The details under the shingles matter as much as the shingles. We use new underlayment, new flashing at every chimney, vent and valley, and proper ventilation along the ridge. Those parts do not show from the driveway, but they decide whether the roof lasts.

Planning more than one project

Many Upper Marlboro homes need more than one thing. A roof, a deck and new gutters might all be on your list. If you do them in the same season with the same contractor, you save on setup, and you deal with one schedule, one warranty and one person to call. We can phase the work if you want to spread the cost, and our financing is through us, so you do not have to line up a bank first. Tell us everything you have in mind during the first visit. We build a plan that makes sense in order.

Fall checklist for a big property

Clear the gutters after the leaves drop.

Look at the roof from the ground for missing or lifted shingles.

Check that downspouts carry water away from the house.

Trim branches that hang over the roof.

Book an inspection before winter if your roof is more than 15 years old.

Why homeowners here call us

We are local to the county.

Free roof inspection with photos.

Fixed price in writing.

If we miss your finish date, we pay you $500 a day, up to $2,500.

5-year warranty on labor and materials.

Financing through us.

Common questions

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

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