The eight questions Pennsylvania homeowners ask Tom Kaas most often — costs, storm insurance, materials, timelines, financing, warranty, and licensing. Free inspection, owner-installed, lifetime guarantee.
Straight answers from the owner who's been installing roofs across PA for 30+ years. Each answer ends with the next step if you want one.
A full replacement in PA typically runs $7,000–$12,000 for an average home. Architectural asphalt runs about $4.50/sq ft installed; metal runs $5–$15/sq ft; cedar and slate are more. Lancaster, Berks, and Lebanon County track the state average; Dauphin, Cumberland, and York County are typically within 5–10%. Call (484) 374-2557 or use the free estimator for your ballpark.
Usually yes — if a covered peril (wind, hail, fallen tree, weight of snow) caused the damage and you file on time. PA standard homeowners policies treat sudden storm damage differently from wear-and-tear, which is never covered. Tom meets your adjuster on-site in Lancaster, Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, or York County, documents damage with photos, and helps compare the insurer's scope against the actual repair. Read the full walkthrough at roof insurance claims in PA or call (484) 374-2557.
Most PA tear-off and re-roof jobs are done in one to two days, sometimes three for larger homes, complex rooflines, or cedar/slate tear-offs. Tom does a final walkthrough the same day the install finishes. Permit timelines vary by municipality in Berks, Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Lebanon County — we handle all of it. Lock in your dates with a free inspection at /request-estimate.
PA's freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, hail, and humid summers demand durable materials. Architectural asphalt shingles (30-year) handle all of this and are the most cost-effective for most Lebanon and Lancaster County homes. Standing-seam metal sheds snow cleanly and adds 30+ years of service life. EPDM rubber is the standard for flat or low-slope additions anywhere in the state. Tom matches material to your architecture, slope, and budget — compare options with the free estimator.
After hail or high wind, look for missing or creased shingles, dented metal flashing/vents, granule piles at downspout exits, water stains on interior ceilings, and debris on the lawn. Not all damage is visible from the ground — a free Roof Recovery inspection uses an on-roof walk-through across Lancaster, Berks, Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Lebanon County homes. If damage exists, we document it and walk you through the insurance claim. See the full roof inspection guide, read the storm damage restoration guide, book a free storm inspection at /storm-damage, or call (484) 374-2557.
Yes. Roof Recovery partners with established roofing-finance lenders so qualified PA homeowners can spread the cost over monthly payments. Approval is fast (often same-day) and rates are competitive. Big-ticket replacements in Lancaster, Berks, or any county we serve are easily financed. Ask Tom about financing when you request your free estimate.
Every Roof Recovery roof is covered by a lifetime no-leak workmanship warranty — the same in Lancaster, Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin, Cumberland, or York County. If a leak develops that's traceable to our installation, we fix it. Manufacturer material warranties (30 years for architectural shingles, 40+ for metal) run in parallel and we register those for you. See the full breakdown on the Why Us page or call (484) 374-2557.
Yes — Roof Recovery LLC holds active PA Home Improvement Contractor registration PAHIC #166648, carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and operates under PA business filings. We pull required permits in Lancaster, Berks, Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and Lebanon County jurisdictions. Always verify a contractor's PA registration before signing — see the full guide at how to choose a PA roofing contractor or call (484) 374-2557.
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"We had a leak that three other contractors couldn't find. Tom found it in under an hour and had it fixed the same day. Honest, skilled, and the price was exactly what he quoted. Highly recommend for anyone in the area."
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