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!

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!

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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.

Is it Time for a New Roof?

How do you know if it’s time for a new roof?

If your roof is leaking it will be obvious. Stains on the ceiling inside are a tell tale sign. Sometimes, though, a leak in the roof can be easily repaired without the entire roof being replaced. For the big picture, look for a combination of factors including the following:

Storm Damage – Storm damage includes damage from wind, rain and hail. While some rain seems mild, the wind can do more damage and let let water into your home. Hail can often times be detected by looking at your vents & gutters.

Algae growth – Airborne algae produce a dark discoloration on the roof that resembles soot or dirt.

Curling, blistering, or missing shingles – These can be caused by moisture, poor workmanship, or high winds.

Damaged flashing – This is caused by drying or cracking on an old roof, improper nailing, or settling of the home over time.

Buckling – Buckling can happen when the house settles, if new shingles are applied over old ones, or because of poor workmanship. Poor workmanship includes improperly applied felt, wrinkled underlayment, or lack of spacers between the roof deck and boards.

Missing granules – Granules naturally wear off of shingles, but if there are so many loose granules that they are filling up your gutters or if the mat underneath is exposed, then your shingles have officially gotten too old.

Signs of rot – This is more common in organic base shingles. Consider replacing with fiberglass shingles to avoid rot.

If you think you are having any of these problems, let Babcock Roofing Pros come out and inspect your roof for you. We offer a free inspection and will help you in filing your insurance claim, if it is warranted. Let us help you with your Marietta Roofer needs!

Babcock Roofing Pros is on Facebook

Babcock Roofing Pros now has a page on Facebook! Check us out and like our page to stay up to date with the going ons in our company. We will also be posting specials on this page! Don't miss out on staying connected with our Marietta roofing company!