Drip edge install estimates

3 years ago

I apologize for the long message.

I have a 1950s house with a slate roof. Location: Mid-Atlantic US

There is no drip edge directing water into the gutters, and as a I result I have water getting behind the gutters and damaging the fascia.

I have three estimates to install a drip edge on front and back gutters and to repair rotted wood where a squirrel is getting into my attic.

One of the estimates includes replacing the gutters. But since two of the three estimators said the gutters are fine I am not replacing them.

Are these estimates reasonable?

Estimate 1.

Provide materials, labor, and insurance to perform repairs to the roof at the above referenced address as described below:

1-Remove existing gutters and downspouts at front main , back main and lower roofs sections.

2-Inspect fascia and replace damage boards as needed.(see wood replacement cost below) Company will not be responsible for any paint work needed after wood replacement.

3-Install new drip edge metal between slates and fascia board.

4-Installation of new white 6" seamless gutters with 3"x4" downspouts as needed.

Any wood work needed will be at a cost of $9.00 per linear foot.

Payment due upon completion. Warranty 3 years.

$6,950.00 (Subtracting cost of gutters I am estimating $3500-$4000 total)

(I have used this company before to replace flashing around dormers two years ago. Repairs seem to have held except for a water leaking that I think is coming from one of the windows. I called them to come back when it first showed up and they caulked a window which seemed to help temporarily. Problem is back however.)

Estimate 2:

Drip edge install to front and rear upper eaves of house

Work to include :

- Removal of first two courses of slate plus the starter course, and storing - Inspection of decking for damaged/rotten wood, replacing where needed

- Installation of new High Temperature Ice and Water Barrier Underlayment

- Installation of new Fabricated Drip Edge to eave
- Relay slate making up for breakage as needed

Note : Any damaged/rotten wood to be replaced at Time ($105hr) and Material (@20%) Before and after pictures will be taken of any wood replaced

$3,921.25

Payment, half at start, half at end

Estimate 3:

Roof Repairs:

Remove one (1) broken slate.
Install one (1) new Buckingham slate.
Remove damaged fascia board on rear where squirrels are getting in.
Install new fascia board as needed.
Fabricate and install white drip edge at front and rear gutter – approximately sixty feet.
Remove all job related debris upon completion.

Total Cost: $875.00 (eight hundred seventy-five dollars)

I have asked the companies if I should hire a pest control company to make sure the squirrel is out/trap it. Should I, or will closing up the old fix that? Squirrels can naw their way back in right?

Thanks for any words of wisdom.

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Comments (5)

millworkman
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Guy 3 will not be in business for long at those rates. Guy two by far has the best scope description and thought process in my opinion. As long as you have vetted him and check his license (if required in your area), insurance and references he would be my guy. And they will tell you soon enough of the squirrel needs to be professionally removed.
gumneck 7A Virginia
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thanks for the response. #2 is a solid company. I’ve tried to hire them in the past but they stay busy so the wait time was long.
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klem1
3 years ago
Each of 3 are doing different things so the question you should ask YOURSELF is what needs to be done. #3 is installing drip edge and fixing squirrel hole which is all you've told us is needed. Do you KNOW that facia is badly deteriorated behind gutter? How long has gutters been on house without painting behind them? How long has roof been on house? Slate isn't something I know about but all I've seen lasts as long as building. Do you anticipate replacing entire roof within next 10 years? Are leaks visiable inside building? If not,why is the ice and water barrier being installed? I get the feeling slate doesn't need drip edge as installed on your house or there is drip edge that is inadequate which can be rectified with counterflashing.
gumneck 7A Virginia thanked klem1
gumneck 7A Virginia
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thanks Klem1. Water is leaking behind the gutters on the front and back of the house. The gutters have been cleaned, so they are not clogged. There is evidence of water leaking along the back wall. I had the gutters replaced about 12 years ago which seems to be when the problems started. I called the installer back a couple of times.

I have read as well that you dont need drip edge with slate but not sure how to fix the issue beyond getting gutters reinstalled or replaced. my neighbor has the same house build and looking over at her house during rain storm I see the same problem with water going behind the gutters on the front of the house. We did not use the same company for gutters.

About the fascia I dont know. Initially I had a pest/wildlife guy come to get the squirrel out. He said there was wood damage and i needed repairs beyond his scope of work. He took photos and there is water damaged wood.

I do not plan to replace the roof in the next 10 years though I have gotten one estimates to see if it made sense to repair versus replace. I had flashing around dormers replaced two or three years ago, which was another big bill. There was a leak.

House was built in 1951. One of the roofers said the slate may be good but the underlayment deteriorates.

Open to all recommendations.
klem1
3 years ago
Recommendations for your circumstances is impossible to make long distance. As witnessed by 3 contractors recommending 3 different solutions, how could I nail it down having never inspected the place? The only POSSABILITY I might suggest investigating is counterflashing that can be installed quite simply. How bout going with #3 and seeing if that stops water going behind gutters if that's your biggest complaint? It's possible that flashing was in place until gutters were replaced and flashing was left off.