While Georgia may not get a lot of snow during winter, we still experience flurries, sleet, and a lot of rain (which often turns to ice). As the weather gets colder, it’s important to make sure your home is as ready as you are for the dropping temperatures. Here are 3 easy tips for preventing roof damage this winter: Check your gutters. Look for any obvious damage to your gutters, such as holes or cracks, and ensure your gutters are aligned correctly. You may also want to consider adding a downspout to your gutters. This will help keep melting snow…

Are you looking for a roofing company near Atlanta, GA? Let us be an advocate between you and your insurance company. It’s one of the many personal services that makes us Hewatt Roofing. Hewatt Roofing Promo Video #5 from Romero Images on Vimeo.   It’s spring!! The time of year we all look forward to,especially this year! Getting out of the house and cleaning the mess old man winter created in the yard as well as assessing any damage. Time to rake and seed the lawn, listen to the birds sing songs of spring while feeding their babies in the trees. While cleaning be…

Spring has sprung! There is light at the end of the tunnel and work to be done!  Spring is finally here! Time to open windows and air out the house, gather up your winter blankets for a nice wash before laying them to rest until next fall! Spring cleaning can be exhilarating after being cooped up all winter in the house. This year even more so due to last year’s pandemic. We are going to look at a 5 point checklist for one of the most important areas of your home, roofing maintenance near Alpharetta, GA. There is light at…

Ways To Keep Cold Weather Damage To A Minimum With Gutter Installation Near You Icicles on the edge of your gutters are normal in cold weather with precipitation, but are ice dams dangerous? Precipitation in Georgia The southeast gets an average of around 50 inches of precipitation each year, including some frozen precipitation. Georgia receives frequent precipitation throughout the year, raining from upwards of 80 inches in the mountainous northeastern corner of the state to around 45 inches in the eastern and central portions. Within that time frame, there are three months that usually include freezing or below freezing temperatures. Let’s…

It is no secret that the State of Georgia can produce unpredictable weather. Strong winds, heavy rains, pelting hail, beaming sun, high temperatures, and sporadically even snow/freezing rain can come in it’s appropriate season, or you may get all of these conditions within the same week. Welcome to Georgia. With unexpected heavy storms already hitting the Metro-Atlanta area in 2020, it would be wise to go ahead and scan your roof for possible storm damage. Roof storm damage in Georgia can range in severity. In order to ensure your roof is ready for the next hit, be on the look-out…

Having a “honey do” list may cause some snickering, but I don’t know anyone that likes putting out extra money.    Well, it’s the month of love. The holiday season is over and just when you think you can give yourself and your wallet a break….you’re wrong! This year many people are being more practical, especially since they’ve spent so much time at home due to Covid. When you’ve looked at that crack in the ceiling, or got caught going for the chips (again), because of the squeaky cabinet door for the last time, you make a “honey do” list!…

Inspecting your gutters, roof, and flashings for a quick check of winter readiness is super simple with these 3 steps.    With the new year comes harsh weather. No one wants to do a roof or gutter check this time of year, but sometimes it’s necessary. Regular maintenance is important to keep your home protected from damage not only for the roof itself but all the roof protects. Inspecting your gutters, roof, and flashings for a quick check of winter readiness is super simple with these 3 steps:   Gutter Check  Inspecting your gutters seems like a daunting task, however…