Trusted Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Anchorage, AK

Yes and No. It is hard to say if leaf screens will help depending on the property. They do keep leaves, twigs, and bigger debris out. However, I have seen birch seed, spruce needles, and small debris make its way past the screen. I have also seen moss grow in gutters with a screen. Having screens on creates a dark moist environment which is a moss growing haven. The thicker the screen, the more likelihood moss will grow inside. We recommend screens if your house is surrounded by leafy trees. If your house is surrounded by spruce trees, then we would recommend a service contract. Leaf screens also prevent birds from leaving peanuts/other debris in gutters. If you notice lots of birds around your gutters, then birds are probably putting debris in them and we would recommend leaf screens. Leaf screens protect against: Leaves Twigs Shingle pieces Roof nails Bird nests and bird debris Leaf Screens do not fully protect against clogged gutters with: Birch seed Spruce needles Small debris/dirt and mud Moss build up inside of gutter

Smaller homes are around $100. The average house is usually around $200. Larger houses are in the $300 range. Some factors that can affect cost: pitch of the roof, how many stories, type of roof, ladder access, out of town, screens, and/or heat tape installed. If you have lots of different pitches and eaves, that can also affect price as it makes the job harder to tie off on.

We use an Arctic steamer, one of the only steamers in Alaska. This machine utilizes steam and hardly any pressure. This is the most safe and effective method to remove ice from a roof. This also is the recommended method by American Pressure, Inc. The difference between a hot pressure washer and a steamer is that a hot washer is using a lot of pressure. This method can be extremely dangerous when removing ice dams. A steamer is using virtually no pressure. A machine is a washer if the gun has a trigger whereas a steamer gun does not. So, if you hire someone to remove any ice, the safest option for your home is an arctic steamer. First we will secure anything on the ground to protect your property from falling ice. Once on the roof and tied down with fall protection, we cut small grids into the thick ice and shovel it off the roof.

Let me just say up front that these lights are expensive! They range from $9-$12/foot and the average job costs around $1200-$2000. Keep in mind though these lights will most likley be the last lights you ever buy because when you purchase these lights they come with an on going maintenance warranty. We charge 20% of the cost for takedown and re installation every year after and that covers replacing any burnt out bulbs if there are any as well repairing and replacing anything else. If these lights are staying up year round or permanent then you will have a 3 year limited warranty.

If you cannot afford our lights this time then we are more than happy to hang your lights at an hourly charge. $75/per man hour and normally there is a two man crew so you would be looking at $150/hour most of the time.