Welcome Ross Sheppard

Babcock Roofing Pros and Babcock Construction Services is pleased to welcome the newest member of our team, Ross Sheppard. Ross has over 10 years of experience working in roofing and construction, and we are excited to have him on board.


Ross will be bringing his expertise to help our Atlanta renovations company do any projects you may need around your home. From bathrooms to kitchens, basements to porch additions, Ross can help manage your project from start to finish.


He also can help with your Atlanta roofing needs. He has many years of experience climbing on roofs and managing every size of roofing projects. He can jump up and do a same day Marietta roof repair, or manage the complete installation of a new roof.


Please help us in welcoming Ross Sheppard to our team!

Common Mistakes when Choosing a Roofing Company

1. Purchasing the roof based on warranty alone.

While a warranty on your roof is important, every reputable roofer will offer some sort of warranty. If you are looking at a company that does not offer a warranty, for both labor and materials, you should look at another company.

2. Going with the lowest bidder

Going with the lowest price and not looking at other factors gets a lot of consumers in trouble. Many factors can help a roofer keep their costs down, such as roofers with no real office (they only have their truck) or uninsured roofers. You want to make sure you are not paying too much, but also want to make sure you are getting value with your new roof. Make sure the Marietta roofer is replacing boots as well as all parts of your new roof, and not cutting corners to try to keep the bid down.

3. Getting a discount for signing the contract "tonight" or other high-pressure sales tactics.

The price of your roof will not go up overnight, and it is a major decision (not to mention a huge expense). If you are feeling overly pressured by your roofing representative, be wary. Do you want someone working on your home that you are not comfortable with?

4. Basing your buying decision on the quickest to respond or because a company can "start right away".

While you don't want to wait 6 months for a company to be able to work you into their schedule, if the company you want to use needs a week or two to start your roof, just wait. A good Marietta Roofing Company will install a tarp, if needed, to help protect your home while you await your new roof.

5. A deal too good to be true probably is – check:

-Materials: Make sure you are getting a well known brand of shingles, and a warranty to go with them.

-References: Be sure the company you are using has a list of references you can call. It probably would not be a bad idea to call one or two of them, to hear what people have to say.

-Warranty: In addition to a manufacturers warranty on the materials, you should also get some sort of warranty on the labor.

-Hidden Costs: Make sure you sign and agree on a price before the installation or repair begins. You don't want to be surprised by anything once the work starts.

6. Having a friend do the work (or doing the work yourself).

When you need work done to your home, you don't want to rely on just anyone. Even if your friend says he knows about roofing, does he come with a warranty? Make sure to hire a professional Marietta roofing company, like Babcock Roofing Pros, to help you!

Babcock Construction Services

Did you know that Babcock Roofing Pros has a sister company? Babcock Construction Services offers a wide array of Atlanta home repair services. Many people are opting to stay in their homes longer, and we are available to help update your home and do those repairs that come up over time.

Our Atlanta Contractor company offers over 20 years of home building and remodeling experience. Whether you are looking to update your kitchen, finish a basement or add a bathroom, we have the right certified professional to help you. We are able to offer turnkey service to handle everything you need: new home, home renovations, or handy man work, Babcock Construction Services offers you everything you need to keep your home up to date.

We know that cost, value added, options and time of the project are all considered when deciding to renovate your home. We can answer your questions and give you an accurate estimate of the time and cost of any type of renovation, addition, or minor project you are looking into. We are a local, family owned, certified Marietta home repair company. Give us a call at 770-578-6766 to see how we can help you today!

Homeowners Insurance--To Have or Not?

Home is where the heart is. And, the heart is your family. Our home is in most cases the most valuable possession in our lives and the contents within are frequently not just expensive, but of great personal value. What if a fire happens or a tree falls during a storm? You want to make sure your home, and family, is covered. If you have a mortgage, than you are required to have homeowners insurance. There are different levels of coverage, but even the basic coverage can make a big difference.

Basically, your policy will cover the repair costs to fix or rebuild your home (and even structures on your property such as a shed or detached garage) in the case of some catastrophe. Some occurances covered are a fire in your home, water damage from a broken water pipe in a bath or kitchen, damage due to a fallen tree, or even wind damage. While storm damage can be covered, flood insurance is a seperate policy that you will need to discuss with your insurance agent.

One never thinks bad things can happen to us, but, in the US alone, one in four will get burglared at some time in our lives. And, about a quarter of all households are not protected by any form of homeowners insurance. With other unfortunate occurrences such as flood/storm damage, fire and more, threatening our homes and their contents, by not having homeowners insurance we are leaving ourselves open to a huge expense.

Babcock Roofing and Atlanta Home Repair Pros can help determine if your new roof cost or home repair can be covered by insurance. We offer a wide range of services and have worked closely with insurance companies to help our customers file insurance claims and get help covering the cost of home repairs. Our certified professionals understand what a burden a home repair can be to take on, and are here to expalin your options and help you deal with what can be an unpleasant experience. Call our Atlanta roofer today!

Need a New Roof? How to Tell

Most people don't pay any attention to their roof until there is a major problem. If you are like my family, you rush in & out of your home, barely looking at the exterior.

If you take the time to regularly inspect your roof, it can help to prevent costly repairs. You want to avoid water ever having the opportunity to enter your home. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) offers this roof checkup guide for homeowners, and suggests checking your home twice a year, in the spring and the fall.

While it is recommended that you hire a professional to inspect your home, here are a few suggestions if you'd like to try yourself. Start in your attic, with a flashlight and look for:

• Signs of water damage or leaking.
• Places where the roof deck is sagging.
• Dark spots and trails.
• Outside light showing through the roof.

When inspecting the exterior of your roof, look for:

• Any cracked, torn, bald or missing shingles.
• Loose material or wear around chimneys, vents, pipes or other penetrations.
• Large amounts of shingle granules (they look like large grains of sand) in your gutters--this means the shingles are wearing out.
• Any sign of moisture, rot or mold.
• Make sure gutters and downspouts are securely attached, allow water to exit, and are free of debris.

If you see signs of wear & tear on your roof, have a Marietta Roofing professional out to inspect the problem. Hopefully, it is an easy fix, and is caught before any real damage is done.

Questions to Ask Your Roofer

When searching for the right Marietta roofing company for your home, it is hard to even know where to start. Once you've contacted a few roofing companies, here are a list of good questions to

ask them.

1. What is the full name and address of the roofing company?

A local company with a street address office nearby is a good way of making sure you are taken care of promptly. Beware of roofers unable to provide more than a PO Box address.

2. Does the company carry insurance?

In particular, workers compensation and liability insurance. If a worker is hurt and the roofing contractor does not have insurance the home owner can be liable. A reputable roofer will not be offended if you ask to have current certificates sent to you.

3. Is the company a licensed roofing contractor?

Georgia does not require a roofer to be licensed, but it is a sign of a good roofing company.

4. Can you provide a list of former customers as references?

Having happy customers is important for any service company. And, if customers are happy, they are willing to share their stories. We provide a list of references on our website, but it is worth asking any roofing company, if you are seriously considering them.

5. Is payment upon completion? Is there a deposit before the project begins, how much is the deposit?

This question is pretty self explanatory, but you want no surprises!

6. Will you furnish me with a written contract including payment instructions and total price?

Do not rely on a verbal contract. Make sure you get a total price, in writing.

7. Will you furnish me with a guarantee and manufacturer's warranty?

A Marietta Roofing Company will provide both a labor & parts warranty. Make sure to discuss this before the installation starts. You want to make sure you are covered in case anything goes wrong.

8. In the event that your equipment damages my property, who is liable?

You don't want any unexpected costs. Make sure the roofing company is planning to be careful, but expecting them to cover any damage done to your property.

9. Who will haul away the old roofing materials and/or project waste?

Make sure the roofing company will supply a dumpster and have the waste hauled off. You do not want a mess left behind with your new roof.

As with any big purchase, make sure you are satisfied. Do not pay your Marietta roofing company in full until the job is complete and you have inspected the roof.

How Harmful is Mold?

When moisture or water collects indoors, mold growth will often occur. Especially if the moisture problem goes undiscovered or untreated. There is no easy way to remove all mold and mold spores from inside your home. The best way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. Hiring an Atlanta Roofing company can help to control the moisture. Molds can grow on wood, paper, and carpet inside your home.

Besides smelling weird and looking gross, mold exposure can have some health effects. Some of them include, but are not limited to

• Respiratory problems including asthma and infections
• Eye irritation with burning, watery or reddened eyes
• Cough – dry and hacking
• Nose and/or throat irritation
• Immune system suppression
• Memory impairment
• Body aches and pain
• Mood swings

It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors, as some mold spores can be floating through the air and in dust around your home. The good news is that mold spores cannot grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If mold has grown inside your home, you must clean up the mold and eliminate the water leak. If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the leak, then the mold problem will continue to grow.

At Babcock Roofing Pros, we can help to tame any leak you may have. If water is getting into your home, you want to stop it before mold begins to grow, or, remove the mold ASAP and eliminate the leak. Contact us for all your Marietta Roofing needs!

Check Roofing Referrals

As I'm sure you have noticed, there are a lot of roofing companies in Marietta out there. A lot of roofers are here, just to make a buck. And, they don't do a very good job.

When shopping for a Atlanta roofer, make sure they are reputable, and not just anyone off the street. Over the past few years, we have seen many out of state roofers move in and take advantage of local people. These "storm chasers" are slowly leaving, as most of the insurance claims due to storms are ending. We have seen a lot of people end up with major problems to their roof, and the roofing company nowhere to be found.

Shop around when you purchase your roof. I know that price is a big factor when choosing the right company, but if the lowest bidder makes you uneasy, you might want to trust your gut. Ask for references. Any reputable company will have the names of past customers for you contact. Babcock Roofing Pros has a reference page on our website. If you are interested in hearing more of what our past customers have to say, check out our roofing reference page on our website.

Follow Us on Twitter!

Babcock Roofing Pros is now on Twitter! Follow us @mariettaroofer. Keep up with happenings around Marietta, and our thoughts on all your marietta roofing needs. If you haven't checked out twitter, you should. Join the conversation!

Stormy Weather in Marietta

I don't know about you, but it has rained every day in our neck of the woods for the past week. Right now, the thunder is rolling and the lightening is striking outside our Marietta Roofing office.

If you are like me, you want to protect your home from everything. We hire pest control to get rid of bugs, we pay for homeowners insurance in case of a robbery or something crazy happens. One of the best investments you can make for you home is a reliable roof. It protects your home from the harsh weathers and climates outside.

Babcock Roofing Pros, a Marietta roofing company, wants to help you protect your home. As these storms are racing down, is water getting into your home? If you even suspect that water is leaking in, call us for your FREE inspection at 770-578-6766.

Hail Damage?

Inspect your roof promptly after a storm: Any storm or wind alone can damage a roof, so the sooner you inspect the roof after a storm the better you can avoid leak damage inside the home, and if an insurance claim for roof damage is warranted, the better will be the data you can provide in support of your claim.

Inspect your roof gutters: before and after a storm. If the gutters were clean and after the storm they are loaded with mineral granules you have strong evidence of roof wear and damage due to the hail storm.

Inspect your roof regularly, annually would be ideal, so that you can find and fix damage before it becomes a more costly leak. If you inspect the roof regularly you then can have information to compare with the condition of the roof after a severe storm - you can document when damage occurred and can establish that damage was or was not present before a particular storm.

Most importantly, if you feel your roof or gutters have been impacted by a storm, call a professional Marietta roofer to evaluate the damage. Babcock Roofing Pros, Atlanta roofing, offers FREE inspections and will help you by dealing directly with your insurance company.