Roof leak inspection - Test drive before you buy!

Got a call from a homeowner to look at a roof leak and figure for a roof replacement. This is a quick inspection of what I found. If you like the content give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to the Grand Roofing channel and hitting the bill notification so you don't miss the next video. Thanks!
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[@TheAxecutioner]

I'd like to know what the pitch is when you're on roofs like the one you're in this video. Can't believe you'll walk that. I'd poop my pants.

[@bkoz319]

looks like a 12/12

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Yes it was at 12/12

[@semosancus5506]

I have a 12 pitch roof and gate to go up on it. I guess pros get used to it but I was super nervous whenever I have to go up there.

[@chuly740]

I hate getting on anything over 5 pitch! Getting off the roof onto the ladder is the worst part, we use telescoping ladders and they always slide! I always have a change of pants with me!

[@brianfox3092]

@@GrandRoofingInc i like to go poopy in my pants do u?

[@morganyoung5128]

Your vids are hands down, the absolute best on KZbin. I admire your professionalism. Very smart and knowledgable. I wish you lived near me for my next roof. I'd rather buy a used car or a mattress than to decide on who a good roofer is.

[@oscarguevara5089]

It’s not the same as test driving a car… cuz if u do a free repair like u always do a lot of clients just take advantage and end up not even doing the job …. Just a tip not hating just saying cuz I can’t stand ppl like that that take advantage…

[@barleyhops38]

Good information, thanks! Said in my best Sgt. Phil Esterhaus roll call voice on that 10/12 (you may be to young for the reference)....: "Let's be careful out there."

[@superroofer3130]

Same chit I see on valley ends all the time. I just completed a 67 sq all hip roof and carport, not a valley in sight!

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

Saying that ladder supports/standoffs are only for windows is like saying that paintbrushes are supposed to be used for white paint and any other use is just posturing. "Experts" seem to be very bizarre people.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Hahaha very well said

[@WorldPowerLabs]

I use my ladder standoff to keep the ladder from bending and chewing up the edge of the gutters. It also makes the ladder far more stable. Definitely not for windows only.

[@gregschwartz6886]

Do these homeowners realize how lucky they are that he works in their area?

[@bkoz319]

great job, come replace my roof!

[@Casmige]

Would you do a re-roof in Dallas, TX?. I am so demoralised with the over 1/2 dozen Angie’s-List roofers I’ve interviewed since January. NONE of them seem interested because of my due-diligence.

[@kikizozu]

Aren’t you supposed to wear like a safety belt so in case you fell it would catch you. You could climb back up.

[@Merrill26osu]

If we don’t see videos for awhile we know you pushed the cougar paws too far. Jk! Thanks for the videos and stay safe out there.

[@ScottWConvid19]

Did you see that video clip where he blew one out? It's one of his shorter videos from about 6-10 weeks ago (or so)

[@patriot-hz1dy]

Your Cougar Paw check was hilarious. Yes it's time to replace pads for sure. Just bought some Cougar Pads myself as a homeowner trying to exclude bats from second story eaves and they are a game changer for sure not to mention my dogs foam bed does a great job for traction. Stay safe, all the best.

[@randyhill2509]

I would definitely hire you if you were in my area

[@Mark-ts9wo]

Love your videos man I learn a lot from you ... boy people should just know limitations of their own abilities, and quit faking !

[@raydoactive]

There was a Lindt Chocolate commercial that I didn’t appreciate!

[@bkoz319]

yeah im unsubscribing!!!!!

[@ScottWConvid19]

Were they offering a discount?

[@raydoactive]

Nothing! 4 seconds of my life I’ll never get back.

[@Secretjardin1]

Ikr whenever they jam one of those ads on me . I make a note to never buy whatever was in the advertisement out of spite

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Great informative video. Thanks

[@bneskylights1152]

Nah sorry Brian, the customer has been putting the wrong rain on the roof. This roof was designed only for water capable of 1inch jumps across gaps. If you use normal water instead of jumping water it's gunna leak.

[@DaveG-qd6ug]

I don't kill the spiders, either. Bad luck. 😂

[@josea.5851]

What’s up bro, love your videos 🤙🏼 couldn’t the flashing have been avoided if they just installed the shingle all the way up instead of cutting it to where it met the fascia, I’ve seen leaks with flashing which is what I try to avoid for the install, water runs to fast from The Valley which will get into the step flashing and under the shingle even if mastic is used

[@carloshqr9263]

Dangerous cougar pads

[@kylenicholopoulos1327]

Haters mean you're doing something right. Keep doing what you do. Question...... Do you get deposits from customers prior to doing the roof? We don't and it's a big selling point. Obviously there's shady characters where I make exceptions to the rules and ask for one but just curious to what you do and if so how much do you ask for down?

[@GrandRoofingInc]

When I got started 5 years ago I needed to because I could not get a business loan being a new business. It was extremely hard to get the material to do the job. I had to inject Capital into the company to get started. After a short while I was able to get a credit card in the company name which was a big help. With that said I had to sometimes pay the credit card off 2 to 3 times a week. We have since been able to get credit lines set up at suppliers. We don't always require money up front. The market as a whole I feel has a bad taste of making a payment down to get the job started. I don't necessarily see that as being a selling point but it does offer a lot of trust to the consumer. Sometimes if I get a bad feeling about a potential customer I try to get a deposit while setting the material off. At least that way the money they deposited they see physical material on their property. I feel like too many contractors in this line of work rely on their lines of credit and they don't truly know what their margins are. I see a lot of contractors have a lot of cash flow but don't have the margins to pay off their line of credit at the supplier. They rack up large sums of debt. I take a little extra time during every estimate to know that if we get the job we will be with a decent margin to cover all expenses. We then pay the debts off at the suppliers every week to avoid being charged interest.

[@sebastiantevel898]

Great assessment. As good as it gets.

[@radicalindividual7774]

WEEEEELLLL, it's more like flicking the switch to see if the Windshield Wipers work, before buying the car.

[@andrewjames1613]

Good work caveman 💪💪

[@user-qz4fp6bh1y]

Another great video 😊

[@straightouttadundalk]

I work as a sales rep for a company but in situations like where that facia board is running into the shingles and if we’re talking a replacement then we would remove that board and soffit if necessary to be able to nail the shingles up there properly

[@samfeldman1508]

No way I’d go on that roof. I’m scared watching the video!

[@povrtsux1]

Excellent 👍

[@joesef5937]

Hey Brian! VERY cool ladder. Great video. What’s the best way way to contact you or your company? My neighbor says he knows your brother n law which I guess lives close by. 👍

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Where do you live and who's your neighbor?

[@joesef5937]

@@GrandRoofingInc Broad Ripple, 62nd & Keystone Mike renholtz

[@GrandRoofingInc]

@@joesef5937 I do have a brother-in-law down that way, but he doesn't know a Mike Renholtz?

[@joesef5937]

@@GrandRoofingInc will bring that up. 👍 Do you ever get down this way? If so the next time you do, and have time I would love to meet ya and have ya give a walk over on our roof and chimney👍 it’s about to rain here so the gutters are getting a cleaning🤞hopefully before this downpour supposedly starts.

[@bneskylights1152]

For those of us who work on tile and metal roofs where the ladder standoffs don't work. Ladders little helper is fantastic for stabilizing the ladder and stopped scratches on the guttering. Just a piece of rubber/plastic that hooks over the gutter. For 2 story and above I use ladder clamps. 1 on each side locks the ladder in place so hard you would have to pull the entire line of guttering down to move it.

[@ellenka22]

Thank you for these videos. They are so helpful!

[@carloshqr9263]

All were done the same ways same installers

[@fkady9664]

If you work as much as you talk you will be a millioner if you not already..

[@ScottWConvid19]

He sure does pack a lot of info in his videos that way, doesn't he?

[@oscarguevara5089]

Cougar paws are trash if you’re an installer and use them every day all day obviously for u they might work cuz u just use them for short periods and not everyday either

[@bobv8219]

Always amazing information bro you rock Brian, keep um covered Chief!

[@keith455-73]

Some people get their Halloween excitement by watching scary movies and visiting haunted theme parks, But I can get my chill thrills by watching roofers like you carelessly walk on roofs like these. - Lol!!

[@keith455-73]

If there is one trade that I have a great deal of respect and appreciation for it's roofers. Not only is it very hard work, but the steep roofs that ya'll work / walk on freak me out, our roof is just a 6/12 ( two story access only with lots of hips), , but I hate even getting up on it (which I will be doing here in a few minutes to do some work), I wouldn't even begin to get on a 12/12 or steeper- especially holding and talking into a camera with bad shoes, slippery granules, and no harness / rope- Hats off to you man!