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Our KC Roofing Company Wins Angie’s List Super Service Award For The 9th Consecutive Year!

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve won the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past nine years running!

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What Is The Super Service Award?

The Angie’s List Super Service Award is only awarded to the top 5%of all companies in a given field. There are strict eligibility criteria that include:

  • Exemplary customer feedback ratings
  • Minimum number of feedback reports

Angie’s List is the nation’s leading provider of online consumer reviews. Both Angie’s List and the public take their reviews seriously. Reviews are updated daily and companies are rated on a scale from A to F based on topics such as pricing, punctuality, and professionalism, among many others.

Angie’s List states:

“Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Eclipse Roofing earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

About Eclipse Roofing

Our roofing firm was started in 2003 and has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past nine consecutive years. This designation sets us apart from other roofing companies in the Kansas City, Johnson County vicinity. We specialize in residential roofing and pitched roof applications that include re-roofs, roof repair, roof construction, as well as seamless gutters and downspouts, and gutter protection systems. Our roofers recognize that your home is the biggest investment you’ll make. Therefore, we are committed to providing all the information you need to confidently proceed with home maintenance and repairs. Check out our photo gallery!

How Did Eclipse Roofing Get So Awesome?

We consider ourselves the premier roofing company in Kansas City and all of Johnson County, and we take our customer service, and reputation for honesty and quality workmanship, seriously. Owner of Eclipse Roofing Jeff Pendergraft established Eclipse Roofing from his years of experience in the industry. Over the years, he has worked hard to build Eclipse Roofing’s solid reputation, strong base of referral customers, and attentive service.

Call 913.262.4700 or email EclipseRoofing@att.net for a free estimate!

How Does Insurance Settlement Work For Roofing Claims?

It’s not every day that we need to file an insurance claim with our homeowner’s insurance company to get a roof covered. Most people aren’t sure how insurance settlement works until they cross that bridge. The whole process can be a bit intimidating and time-consuming if you’re not sure what to expect. Eclipse Roofing has experience in helping local KC residents get new roofs covered in a timely and efficient fashion.

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Help! A Storm Wrecked My Kansas City Roof!

If you suspect hail or wind damaged your roof, you should call a roof inspector to evaluate the situation. Since these no-obligation quotes are always free, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Having a professional opinion on your side is always a bonus when negotiating with an insurer.

Once you have a roofer’s assessment in hand, you should then call your insurance carrier’s claims office. The claim handler will assign a claim number and adjuster to your case. Be sure to keep all this information for your own records. Sometimes insurers ask you to get three different estimates from local KC roofers.

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Get A Fair Insurance Settlement

The adjuster will schedule an appointment to come out and take a look at your roof. Inform your adjuster that you will have a roofing contractor present at the meeting (to serve as your advocate). Insurers, by nature, are looking to keep their costs down and  may not necessarily have your best interests at heart.

Once the adjuster has a look at your roof, he or she will provide a detailed summary of the repairs needed. In some cases, this may mean a whole new roof needs to be put on. The roofing contractor will compare this information to be sure no important details have been omitted. Any discrepancies will be negotiated with Eclipse Roofing’s insurance liaison on your behalf to ensure you get a fair deal.

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Get Funding & Get Going

The initial check usually arrives with the claim summary. Sometimes additional paperwork is required by your mortgage company — a process which can take up to 10 days. Keep in mind, you will still be responsible to pay your deductible, whatever that may be. The total cost of the roof replacement will be covered by: the first insurance check, your out-of-pocket deductible, the amount of depreciation withheld by the insurance company, and any necessary supplements.  Once the roof has been completed, we will contact the insurance company to make sure any depreciation withheld is released and all the money promised by the insurer has been collected.

If you would like any more information about Eclipse Roofing’s insurance settlement work or a free roofing quote, please contact us at (913) 262-4700.

Finding The Best KC Roofers Can Help You Avoid These Roofing Nightmares

As one of the best KC roofers, we spend a surprising amount of time repairing damage done by other contractors. The industry is rampant with truly unbelievable tales of roofing horror stories and consumers who are left high and dry by these fly-by-night organizations that move from town to town chasing storms and insurance claims. There are also many contractors who are under-trained and under-insured. It’s up to the consumer to exercise due diligence in selecting the best KC roofer.

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Recent Roofing Nightmares…

  • In St. Louis, MO, a homeowner spent nearly $4,000 to stop a leaky roof. A contractor had come to fix a storm-related leak back in 2012 — only to leave a new spot leaking! He came back once, tacked up a few shingles and left, but the problem persisted. He left his sloppy work behind and stopped answering calls. 
  • In Honolulu, HI, a project to repair a leaky roof in the state capitol has actually created worse leaks. Construction workers were replacing the fifth floor roof, but tearing out the old foam padding has exposed cracks and allowed water to leak down and saturate office ceiling tiles, costing the taxpayers a lot of money!
  • In Cordova, AL, roofing contractors were working during thunderstorm conditions, which caused injuries to three workers that included broken bones, a left arm amputation and an injured shoulder. To make matters worse, the company owner was not adequately insured and refused to pay the tab! (Note: in some situations, workers may turn around and try to sue the homeowners, since it happened on their properties!)
  • In Grand Rapids, MI, an unlicensed contractor took $5,000 from a woman and left her with a leaky roof.

How To Find The Best KC Roofers…

When you’re looking for a Kansas City roofer, you want to check for several basic credentials:

  • When did the company form? A decade or more of experience is preferable.
  • Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau? Demand nothing less! Make sure they have an “A” rating.
  • Can you find reviews? Angie’s List is a good source for contractor reviews. Look the company up!
  • Do they offer free estimates? Be skeptical of people who charge for estimates or who ask for money upfront.
  • Is the quote fair? Get at least three bids in writing to compare figures before making your decision.
  • Are they professional? These days, you need to have a website, be courteous on the phone and show a portfolio.

Get a bid from Eclipse roofing!

Call 913-262-4700 for a free estimate from some of the best KC roofers the city has to offer.

Cost To Replace Roof Kansas City

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The cost of a new roof varies as greatly as the cost of a new car. In general, a new roof can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $12,000. The cost to replace a roof in Kansas City will vary based upon several factors.

Roofing Materials

High-end materials like wood shake or Spanish tile may be selected for aesthetic appearance — and they do cost more. The cheapest type of material you can use is the asphalt shingle, which can last for a good 25 to 50 years now. We work with the highest grade manufacturers, GAF/ELK and CertainTeed, to ensure your satisfaction.

We have visited homeowners who received low-ball offers to have their roofs redone for $1,000. Upon closer inspection, we noticed that they used low-quality brand names of asphalt shingles like Witch (that has actually melted in the rain) or BP (which has a litany of negative reviews about the early deterioration of their product and poor customer service response.) Shingles that cost $10 or more below the competition are not reliable.

Roof Condition

Sometimes it’s not just the outermost layer of shingles that shows deterioration, but the wood structures beneath may have rotted, the flashing may be bent or torn away, and there may be a need for better ventilation to keep the attic dry. Often, roofers will simply slap a fresh coat over-top the old shingles, but this can only be done so many times. Naturally, it will cost more if structures need to be torn out and replaced. A good contractor will let you know about the condition of the roof before getting started.

Pitch of the Roof

One Kansas City reviewer on Angie’s List c0mplained that a work crew arrived, but abruptly left without saying a word when they noticed there was a steep pitch to the roof.  “Of course, the estimator told me that I had a steep roof and that I would be charged extra as a result,” the reviewer wrote. Generally speaking, a steep pitched roof costs 10 percent more than a flat roof due to the difficulty of the job. You can, however, find a contractor like Eclipse Roofing that specializes in pitch roof applications to save yourself some money.

Call 913-262-4700 for a free estimate!

Professional Roofers In Overland Park

More than 56,000 people are without power in Kansas and Missouri following a devastating winter storm that is slowly pummeling its way across the Midwest. Heavy rains followed by freezing and blizzards have created extremely heavy weights resting atop trees and roofs. In nearby Shawnee, the roof of a horse arena collapsed. Macy’s at Melcalf South in Overland Park was evacuated this morning, with fears that the roof may collapse. You can see some of the photos where roofs have collapsed in on themselves. We have been fielding calls left, right and center to deal with the massive number of homes damaged by the storm. While we are extremely busy, we have enough professional roofers in Overland Park to take your call.

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What We Can Do…

  • First, we will get up on a ladder and take a close look at your roof to inspect for damage.
  • If possible, we will repair shingles that have been hit by hail, ripped up by wind, or washed out by rain.
  • If necessary, we can reinforce weak structural beams that could be in danger of collapsing.
  • We can install ice dams on your gutters to prevent build-up of snow and ice that puts weight on your home.
  • We are also trained to put on a full new roof when it’s needed.
  • If you would  like to file a claim with your homeowner’s insurance policy, we can help you get it approved quickly.

Our Materials…

We work with the very best roofing material manufacturers in the country. GAF/ELK is our preferred dealer. The company was first founded in 1888 and now boasts annual sales exceeding $3 million. They are renowned for their top-notch “Master Elite” training program, which is one of the toughest certifications to obtain. They were also the first company to offer a Lifetime Limited Warranty on their products. Consumers like that there are many different styles, colors and price points to choose from and we are confident you’ll be satisfied with this product.

Our Service…

In addition to the manufacturer’s warranty, you will also receive a 5-year guarantee on our craftsmanship. Click here to learn more about our company. We hope you will call us at 913-262-4700 for a free estimate.