Your Questions, Answered

Central Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. From Baltimore and Crofton up to Westminster, across Harford and Cecil counties, and north into York and Lancaster, PA. If you do not see your town, call anyway. Chances are we are already working on your street.

Yes. MD License #131991, PA License #135811, fully insured, BBB A+ accredited, and winner of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

Joe Ayler founded Tar Heel in Bel Air in 2004. Twenty years later we are still family owned, with 18 team members and 800+ reviews rated 5.0 out of 5.0.

Always. Call (410) 638-7021 or send a message and we will schedule a free inspection, usually within 48 hours. Estimates are written, itemized, and pressure free.

Most residential roofs in our area are completed in a single day. Larger or more complex homes may take two. Your project manager gives you an exact schedule before work begins.

We are GAF Master Elite® certified and install the full GAF lineup, including Timberline HDZ and UHDZ architectural shingles, plus the underlayment, ventilation, and accessories that make up a complete roof system.

As a Master Elite contractor we can register GAF enhanced warranties, including options that cover materials and workmanship for decades. Everything is in writing before you sign.

We recommend a full tear off in almost every case. It lets us inspect the decking, fix hidden damage, and install a system that qualifies for the strongest warranties.

We repair roofs every week and we are happy doing it. If a repair will safely extend the life of your roof, that is what we recommend, in writing.

Active leaks get priority scheduling and most repairs are completed in a single visit. If a second visit is needed, we tarp and protect your home in the meantime.

In most cases yes. We match manufacturer, profile, and color as closely as the market allows, and we tell you honestly when a perfect match is not possible.

Call us first. A free inspection tells you whether the damage justifies a claim before anything goes on your record. If it does not, you will know that too.

Wind damage shows as missing, creased, or lifted shingles. Hail leaves bruises and granule loss that are easy to miss from the ground. Dented gutters and torn screens are often the first visible clues.

Yes. We meet your adjuster on the roof with our photo documentation so the scope of damage is agreed on site, not argued about later.

Emergency tarping is prioritized ahead of all scheduled work. Call the office and we will protect your home as fast as conditions allow.

Vinyl wins on price and low maintenance. Fiber cement wins on impact resistance and a premium painted look. We install both and walk you through the tradeoffs honestly.

Yes, and residing is the perfect moment for it. Insulation board flattens walls, quiets the house, and lowers energy bills without touching your drywall.

Wind and hail damage to siding is commonly covered. We document the damage and handle the matching conversation with your carrier.

They are formed on site from a continuous coil of aluminum, cut to each run of your home. Fewer joints means far fewer places to leak.

Most Maryland homes do well with 5 inch K style gutters, but large or steep roofs shed water faster than they look. Where the math calls for it we install 6 inch gutters and oversized downspouts.

If you have trees near your roof, usually yes. Quality guards end the ladder routine and keep water moving. If your home does not need them, we will say so.

TPO single ply membranes and restorative coating systems for flat and low slope buildings, backed by 50+ years of combined commercial expertise.

Often yes. A restorative coating system can renew a sound but aging roof at a fraction of replacement cost, without shutting down your operation.

Yes. Scheduled inspections, drain clearing, seam checks, and documented condition reports that extend roof life and protect your warranty.

Options include no interest if paid in full in 12 months, reduced rates over 60 months, and plans up to 120 months for the lowest monthly payment. Apply online in minutes to see current offers.

The application takes a few minutes and most homeowners receive a decision the same day, often within minutes.

Yes. Storm restoration customers often finance the deductible or use financing to upgrade materials beyond what the claim covers.