Portland Roofing Contractors & Vancouver Roofing Contractors

5. CHOICE: Malarkey has created 4 different levels of Malarkey Shingle lines to allow for any client to receive the system they want for the price they are looking for
6. SUPPORT & EDUCATION: Malarkey created a special program to ensure roofing contractors get continuing support & education. As certified Malarkey Roofing Portland Contractors and certified Malarkey Roofing Vancouver Contractors, KVN has direct access to Malarkey staff and Malarkey training to ensure we get continuing support and education on Malarkey products. This ensures we deliver the best possible roofing system on your home
7. EXTENDED MALARKEY ROOFING WARRANTY: Malarkey offers the best warranty on the market, ensuring your investment is protected and covered by the Malarkey Company. As Certified Malarkey Contractors KVN will automatically include the Extended Malarkey Warranty and register all warranties for you after the completion of your project

How to Hire Roofing Companies Near Me:

You may be asking, how do I find reliable roofers near me? Well, it’s no secret that our industry is full of roofing companies who make a ton of promises only to have 90% of us go out of business in the first 7 years! So, when hiring a roofing company how do you know what to look for? You will need to check these 5 VERY IMPORTANT items before hiring the right Roofing contractors in Portland or Roofing contractors in Vancouver:

1. NEVER hire a pushy sales-oriented construction company. Many “sales companies” spend hours in your home selling you a product you may not need only to provide the lowest customer service and craftsmanship in the industry
2. Vet the contractor through the Oregon or Washington contractors licensing website by looking up your contractor’s business name or license number (use the links provided below on section G or H). These are state websites which allow you to check the following:
   1. Do they have claims against them? Claims are made by clients who have a dispute against a contractor who refuses to remedy the situation
   2. Do they have disciplinary violations against them through the state? A disciplinary violation can happen from the state if a contractor gets caught working without an active license or working without the proper insurance and bond, which in turn protects the client.
   3. Do they have up to date liability and workers compensation insurance?
   4. Are they bonded?
   5. Verify who is the actual owner(s) of the company and check to make sure the owner(s) is involved in the business
   6. Follow Link to OR CCB Licensing Website: http://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/business_details.aspx
   7. Follow Link to WA LNI Licensing Website: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/
3. What year were they first licensed? Make sure the business has been around longer than the Workmanship Warranty they are promising you. The Workmanship Warranty is separate from the Warranty of the Shingle Manufacturer. This means that if you get a leak or a problem arises due to a faulty install, the contractor is responsible to come back and fix it (the Shingle Manufacturer WILL NOT cover faulty installs)
4. Check the roofing contractor’s online reputation; Read through online reviews on a few different platforms such as Google, Angies List and Yelp. Find out if they have a good online presence by searching phrases such as: “Roofing Companies Portland Oregon” “Roofing Contractors Vancouver WA” “Roofing Contractors Near Me” “Roofing Near Me” or “Roofing Companies Vancouver WA” and see if they come up in the local searches near you (working with local roofing contractors is always the best). Make sure the reviews posted about them are mentioning that the contractor finished the work rather than just how a sales presentation went. Also make sure they have a decent amount of reviews, have good ratings and take the time to respond to their clients. A response to reviews shows that the contractor cares about their online reputation and wants to hear client’s feedback. Sometimes a job went south, but that doesn’t mean the contractor didn’t go out of their way to make it right, and if a negative review was posted the contractor should always respond with compassion and sensitivity.
5. When meeting with the estimator representing the company make sure you trust them and get a good feeling about the situation. Never move forward with someone you feel isn’t the right fit for your project. Be careful of low prices that just seem “to-good-to-be-true”, it may turn into a nightmare situation.

2. What is the surface area of the roof (how many squares total)?
3. How many existing layers are currently on your roof?
4. What is the pitch of your roof?
5. Does your roof need new plywood?

6. Roofing contractor MUST GO INTO YOUR ATTIC to inspect for mold and to determine what kind of ventilation system needs to be installed to properly ventilate your attic space.
7. Do you have vaulted ceilings in the home? And if so, do ventilation gaps need to be created in the vaulted ceiling cavity?
8. How many bathroom fans need to be ventilated through the attic? This is important because when you take a shower and turn on your bathroom fan, the condensation from the bathroom needs to ventilate through your attic and outside through the roof. This means we need to make sure your bathroom fans are hooked up to roofing stem vents to prevent future mold in the attic.
9. Do you need your Fascia Boards replaced? When replacing your roof, it is the most cost effective and appropriate time to replace your fascia boards.

What to Expect During the Process of your Roof Replacement:

1. KVN will contact you 1-2 weeks prior to roofing materials being delivered to your home (materials always arrive before we start the initial work). Usually most of the materials are placed directly onto your roof and plywood will be placed off to the side of your driveway or onto your driveway (materials are delivered by a 3rd party supplier: ABC Portland Roofing Supply or ABC Vancouver Roofing Supply). At this time, you will need to move your vehicles.
2. A Honey Bucket portable toilet may also be delivered to your project (this ensures our team has a place to use a restroom)
3. The KVN roof installation team will contact you 1-2 days prior to starting the work. Before we begin the work, you will need to prep the home for the remodel process, this includes things like moving items away from the home so that they are not damaged during the roof replacement process. We will give you a list of responsibilities that need to be completed before we start the work (provided in your contract)
4. When our Portland roofing or Vancouver roofing install team arrives, we will start by laying down tarps and removing the old shingles and putting them into a dump truck.
5. After the demo process is complete, we will proceed to inspect your plywood and replace rotten/molded pieces (KVN will charge you for each piece that needs to be replaced – price will be reflected in your contract) We typically use ½” CDX Plywood.
6. After the surface is prepped, we install Synthetic Roofing Felt to protect the home from moisture intrusion and then proceed to install 26 Gauge Roof Flashing @ Rakes, eves, roof-to-wall transitions, skylights, chimneys & valleys
7. All of your pipe penetrations will receive new Pipe Boots to protect from moisture intrusion
8. We will proceed to install the proper Roof Ventilation System and continue on to install all the shingles using nails for proper application
9. Clean-up will be done at the end of each day and at the end of the project our team will clean your gutters, use a magnet around the property to pick up nails and make sure your 100% satisfied with the final clean-up
10. We will do a final walk-through to make sure your 100% HAPPY with the final product and answer any questions you may have. Our team will sign a completion form which will also reflect how many pieces of plywood were replaced during the roof remodel process
11. Materials and portable toilet will be picked up from your property
12. KVN will register your Malarkey Roofing Warranty and you will get a follow-up call from your original estimator to ensure your roofing experience went smoothly and all the promises made originally, during your initial inspection, were 100% delivered
13. Only after you acknowledge that YOU ARE 100% HAPPY, do we send a final invoice for the completion of the roofing project

4. Inspect insulation in the vaulted ceiling cavities for proper ventilation: If your vaulted ceilings have insulation in the ceiling cavity, there must be at least 1” gap in between the insulation and your roofing substrate. If the vaulted ceilings do not have sufficient air gaps for air flow, this can lead to mold due to condensation
5. Inspect attic for sufficient intake and outtake ventilation: You must have a good balance of air flow coming into your attic and going out. As air flows into the attack from the bottom and the heat rises, it must also have a sufficient amount of outtake to ensure the attic is constantly being vented and condensation is not building up in the attic space

6. Inspect bathroom/laundry fans: Make sure your bathroom/laundry fans are being properly vented outside and not blowing wet condensation into your attic space. A pipe must be hooked up from the fan to a stem vent on the roof, allowing for condensation to travel directly outside and not into the attic space, if this is not done correctly you can have mold issues
7. Inspect for missing roofing shingles: Over time shingles get brittle and can break loose and fall off of the roof, especially during high winds and rain, this will lead to leaks
8. Inspect the granules on your roofing shingles (these are the little rocks adhered to the shingle). If the granules are coming loose, you will see the shingles looking bare and that means the life of the shingle is coming to an end
9. Inspect how many layers of existing roofing you have: You don’t want more than 2 layers of existing materials on the roof
10. Inspect flashing at roof-to-wall transitions, chimneys, skylights, rakes and eves. Check to see if all these areas are in good condition and are not allowing water to enter the home or damage your substrate
11. Inspect roof pipe boots: Old rubber pipe boots at the base of your roofing pipes can fail within the first 10 years of being installed. The rubber can break down from harsh weather conditions, causing leaks (we recommend installing Lifetime Pipe Boots or Lead Pipe Boots to prevent maintenance issues on your new roof)
12. Inspect what kind of fasteners were used to install your existing roofing shingles. If you find that they were installed using a staple, you may have a pre-mature failure to your roof
13. Inspect to make sure your shingles were installed over actual plywood rather than ship lap sheathing. Shingles installed over ship lap are prone to fail early due to knot holes and spacing in the substrate. If the nails are not actually penetrating the substrate and going into knot holes or falling in between spacers, the shingle will prematurely fail
14. Inspect the roofing felt: Because roofing shingles are considered to be “water shedding” rather than “waterproof,” it is important to have a strong breathable synthetic underlayment installed under the shingle. If you find black tar paper as your underlayment, please be advised that this material will eventually break down to cause water intrusion and damage to the plywood or visible leaks on the inside of the home

What Kind of Workmanship Roofing Warranty Does KVN Offer?

KVN offers 5 year, 10 year and 15 year workmanship roofing warranties. Because we allow the client to choose the roofing system that best fits your needs, we are also flexible enough to offer the most basic to the most sophisticated protection plans. A full roof replacement warranty will ensure that KVN takes full responsibility for the installation of the roofing system and will cover any labor, material, disposal cost to come back and fix any type of faulty work that could possibly arise from an install due to workmanship issues.

1. During your initial roof inspection, your KVN estimator works hand-in-hand with you to create the best game plan for your project
2. Your assigned KVN estimator will then create a very detailed and specific work order accompanied with pictures. The work order is given to your assigned project manager to schedule and run the job
3. Your KVN project manager will contact you 1-2 weeks prior to starting the job and will proceed to order materials. KVN always orders the materials to ensure we match the KVN roofing package you’ve selected for your home (we do not allow 3rd parties to ever order materials)

4. The work order is given to our installers so that they follow the exact game plan you put together with your assigned KVN estimator
5. During your replacement you have direct communication with the installer and the KVN project manager
6. Installers are trained by KVN to follow guidelines of the Malarkey Roofing Install process
7. Installers follow a KVN checklist to ensure every aspect of the project is done correctly upon completion
8. Installers will sign a completion form with you at the end of the project to ensure you are 100% satisfied with the final product
9. Your assigned KVN project manager will then make sure all the left-over materials and portable toilet are removed from your property
10. Your assigned KVN estimator will contact you at the end of the project to ensure all aspects of the original game plan were executed and that every promise made was 100% completed to your satisfaction
11. Once you acknowledge your 100% satisfaction, it’s only at this point that KVN will send you the final invoice for payment

Can I Finance my Roofing Project with KVN?

YES! At KVN, we understand the purchase of a new roof, or a roofing repair can be a significant expense. While maintaining and protecting the core structures of your house are vital pieces of home ownership, we also understand our clients financial concerns in choosing an affordable roofing option. This is the reason we have partnered with Salal Credit Union, providing you a reliable and worry-free source of financing. There are, of course, a variety of options for you to choose from in selecting a finance plan.  Client satisfaction and comfort are our ultimate priorities at KVN. Want to know more about our financing options to pay for a new roof? Check out our financing page >

Roofing Services KVN Offers:

• Full roof replacement of shingle roofs
• Roof repair of shingle roofs
• Gutters

If we haven’t been able to help you, please feel free to contact some of these other local companies:

• Interstate Roofing
• Snyder Roofing
• Bliss Roofing
• Woodfeathers
• Ibex Roofing
• Legit Roofing
• Tonys Roofing
• Giron Roofing
• West Coast Roofing & Painting