Blog Posts in 2015

Should I Pay a Roofer/Roofing Contractor Upfront?

Lots of homeowners get scared when a roofer asks for money before doing any work. If this has happened to you, should you be concerned? Well, here’s the short answer: If the roofer is asking you to pay for the entire project in cash upfront, run. If the roofer is asking for a deposit, that’s legitimate. But make sure do your research on the contractor first. The rest of this article is the ...

Top 7 Questions You Should Ask an Arizona Roofer Before Hiring Them

You need an Arizona roofer, and you need one fast. You’re ready to talk to one but…uh…what do you ask them to know if they’re legit? “You won’t rip me off, right?” (If only it were that easy.) No, you want to be prepared, making sure you’ve found the right roofer for the job. That’s why, before you sign the dotted line, you should ask a roofer these 7 questions: 1) Are you, your contractors and ...

Tile Roof Style and Color Options for Your Arizona Home

Don’t want your home to look like a clone of every other home in Arizona? You’ve come to the right place. Choosing the right style for your tile roof can help your home stand out and make your neighbors totally jealous. (We can picture them now saying, “Old Hacienta Sandcast Blend tiles? Why didn’t I think of that!”) Here are some of our favorite tile roof options broken down by tile type. Clay ...

How Much Does an Asphalt Shingle Roof Cost in Arizona?

How Much Does an Asphalt Shingle Roof Cost in Arizona? Posted on: 11-04-15 The cost of replacing an asphalt shingle roof in Arizona varies as much as the size and styles of roofs vary. Here at Lyons Roofing, our average shingle re-roof is $8,000 to $10,000. The cost of installing a shingle roof is affected by these factors: Roof size Pitch (how steep the roof is) Number of current layers Number of ...