Questions and Answers

Some things are meant to be free. That includes zero-cost inspections from Fidler on the Roof KC. This is no scam or bait-and-switch. If it's not true, we promise to eat a box of roofing nails. At your request we arrive, observe, take notes and then share the results. If there's nothing to fix, we're done. If there is something to fix, we can still be done unless you want us to schedule a repair. But there's no obligation. Really. Why free? We believe that when you experience our transparency and fair approach, you’ll be persuaded to call us when and if your roof needs service. But hey, that’s totally up to you.

Fidler on the Roof KC has three (totally free) ways to inspect your roof. Options are:

• Ladder up, hands-on inspection.

• Drone inspection.

• Thermal imaging inspection.

Questions about which approach is best for your roof? Please give us a call!

We’re firm believers in living within a budget. However, we understand some customers may benefit from financing roof repair or replacement. If this is the case with you, we recommend Service Finance Co. In our experience, the company has proved to be prompt, courteous and honest. They also offer competitive rates. We receive no commission from any business you do with Service Finance Co. We share this information only as a courtesy.

Fidler on the Roof KC’s Equipter debris removal system intercepts construction rubble and dust before it leaves the rooftop. Then it’s transferred to a trailer and removed from your property. Any particles or components remaining are picked up by magnets and swept up. We leave your property like we found it.

Roofing is truly a visual product, so seeing is necessary for believing. We’ve published some of our favorite projects on our Gallery page. However, we have many (thousands!) more images of our work and are happy to provide them if they are important to your roofing decision.

Fidler on the Roof KC provides a full range of roofing styles for residents and businesses in Greater Kansas City and beyond. Styles include:

• Composition roofing

• Metal and standing-seam roofing

• Clay tile roofing

• Slate tile roofing

• Concrete tile roofing

• Wood shake roofing

• Synthetic, polymer-based versions of clay, slate and shake roofing

• Stone-coated steel roofing

• TPO commercial roof coatings

When it comes to choosing a roof, there are three basic considerations: budget, personal preference and engineering.

Most roofing types can be equally impact resistant. There are multiple durability grades for each surface, ranging from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most durable. That means a grade 4 composition roof is more durable than a grade 3 tile roof. So it’s not a matter of materials, it’s a matter of the durability rating of the type of roofing you choose.

With all things being equal, you can have the type of roof you want. Budget is a factor for everyone, of course, or we’d all have gold-plated roofs. In general, composition roofs are the most economical. However, we encourage you to price out the options. You may be surprised.

The engineering of your home is another factor. Not every home can support every material. Slate and cement materials, for example, can weigh 10 pounds per shingle. A house must have been constructed with this weight in mind. Fidler on the Roof KC can assess your home’s ability to support the weight of differing roofing materials.

If your house cannot support the type of roof you want, there are a couple of options. We can send a structural engineer to bid on upgrading your home’s roofing support system. If this is not possible or desired, we can recommend alternatives. For example, faux tile and slate roofing (made of durable plastic instead of stone) are options, as is stone-coated steel. It’s not often that your make decisions about roofing, so take time to explore the possibilities.