Originally Posted by jyl
So, explain this to me.
We have a leak in the roof, which is coming down in the upstairs study ceiling. Not a lot of water but enough that over time the drywall sagged and split at one particular spot. Last year the gutter cleaning guy, who said he had some roofing experience, said there was one spot that needed some work, he did it, cost $200, and the leak stopped. Well, winter has come again and the leak has resumed. So, we call some roofing companies to estimate the repair.
I'll admit, I have never even been up on my roof. It is way the heck up there, about 30 degree pitch, wet, and every time I think about checking it out I hear words like "quadriplegic".
So, one of the roofers comes by. He's from a legit roofing company, good reviews on AngiesList. He inspects the damaged ceiling, goes up on the roof for awhile, comes down, and talks to me.
Him: "It's nothing big, just looks like water coming in at the dormer because [roofing talk that I didn't really follow - something about a nail and some shingles butting], and I'll take care of it".
Me: "Err, okay."
So he gets some flashing and caulk from his trailer, goes back up, comes down a half hour later, and says
Him: "Okay, I did [more roofing talk that I didn't understand] and it should be fine."
Me: "Do we need any more work? If the roof getting old?"
Him: "Your roof is holding up fine. Maybe look at it in another 5 years, depending on weather. Your chimney needs to be repointed but it can wait until next year."
Me: "Thanks, how much do we owe you."
Him: "Nothing, it was just a small thing. Think of us when you need roof work."
And he left. Well, we gave him some wine.
So, my wife and I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out "what's his angle?" Was this in preparation for selling me a new roof? But he said we won't need one for years. Maybe he just pretended to fix it, knowing the leak will worsen, then figures he'll get the bigger repair job? But why would I hire someone who failed to fix the leak the first time. Maybe he bored holes in our roof to create an even bigger repair job . . . Don't be stupid.
Anyway, we have no idea what that was about.
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