What to Look for in a Roofing Replacement Quote

Roof replacements can serve as quite an investment, which makes your quote key when summarizing the services needed to maintain your home’s structure and value. Getting the right information upfront saves you time, money, and miscommunication down the line. In this blog, we will go over what to look for in a roofing replacement quote to make sure you get the most out of your services. Continue reading What to Look for in a Roofing Replacement Quote

The Importance of No Pressure Sales in Exterior Remodeling

Exterior remodeling, from replacing a door or window to an entirely new roof, is a lengthy, complex, and expensive process. At Patriot Contracting, we understand the need for you to take your time, collect your information (and quotes), and plan and budget for this exciting new home improvement. It’s why we implement and have had so much success with no-pressure sales in exterior remodeling and why you should look for this in your contractor. Continue reading The Importance of No Pressure Sales in Exterior Remodeling

Cut Once: Consulting Experts Before Your Home DIY Project

We all want our homes to be beautiful and functional and don’t want to break the bank doing either. But an improperly done home DIY project now can have costly issues down the line when you reach a contractor-only project later. With over 30 years in the business of exterior remodeling, we here at Patriot Contracting have seen it all and want to provide words of caution and advice about consulting experts before you DIY to avoid having to redo it down the line. Continue reading Cut Once: Consulting Experts Before Your Home DIY Project

Turning a Complete Exterior Remodel in a Project Sequence

We would all love to snap our fingers and completely redo the exterior of our homes, but many factors—magical snapping aside—limit the ability for a complete home remodel all in one go. For homeowners who want a complete exterior remodel but have limitations due to budget, time, or multiple contractors, it makes sense to break this down into a project sequence. But you’ll need to make sure you’re working with an experienced contractor who knows their project planning to avoid costly mistakes down the line. Continue reading Turning a Complete Exterior Remodel in a Project Sequence

Proper Gutter Maintenance (and When It’s Time to Replace)

Gutters are an architectural feature that directs rain and stormwater away from our homes. While they are crucial in preventing water damage, can you recall the last time you looked at your gutters? The last time you cleaned them? Have your inspected them for leaks and weaker spots? Depending on their condition and how long they’ve been installed, you may even have to replace them! In this blog, we will look at why it’s crucial to maintain your gutters. Continue reading Proper Gutter Maintenance (and When It’s Time to Replace)

Siding Colors: Learn What’s Right for Your Home

Choosing the exterior color palette for your home can be a challenging experience and an overall big decision for homeowners. Home exteriors, especially siding color, are one of the most transformative aspects used to enhance architectural components and a house’s curb appeal. The right siding also impacts your home’s health and protection, giving the homeowner the opportunity for long-lasting, beautiful color. For those looking to spruce up their space with the trendiest trim, accents, and siding colors, look at our guide to finding the perfect fit for your home. Continue reading Siding Colors: Learn What’s Right for Your Home

Enhancing Curb Appeal: Small Changes with Big Impact

Although we are told not to judge a book by its cover, it’s almost impossible not to. One can say the same about a property. Curb appeal adds value to your home, provides a sense of security, and fills you, the homeowner, with well-deserved pride. If your property makes people do a double-take for all the wrong reasons, there are steps you can take to fix that. With a few simple changes, your property can be the envy of the neighborhood. Continue reading Enhancing Curb Appeal: Small Changes with Big Impact

Better Roofing and Gutters for New England Storms

New England weather brings New England storms. Whether you’ve been a homeowner in Massachusetts for a long time or just moved into a new home, understanding and preparing for the storms Nor’easters bring is key to keeping your property safe. A  big part of that defense is ensuring your roofing and gutters are up to the task. Today, we’re going to talk more about the weather these storms cause, what you need to do to be ready, and if it’s time for better roofing and gutters with an exterior remodeling project. Continue reading Better Roofing and Gutters for New England Storms

Expanding Your Outdoor Living Space with Exterior Remodeling

Our home is where we live. Wouldn’t you want more space to do it in? Outdoor living space is something that waxes and wanes over the seasons and years depending on your needs, the environment, and the availability of nice outdoor spaces to spend time in. The final can be hard for a homeowner, between needing exterior remodeling for your home and more outdoor places, like decks and porches. Let’s dive into these concepts and constructions so you can spend more time outside. Continue reading Expanding Your Outdoor Living Space with Exterior Remodeling

Why We Recommend James Hardie Siding

James Hardie, an industry leader in exterior siding, is known for combining durability with design through fiber cement siding. With countless design options creating beautiful curb appeal, we recommend James Hardie Siding to our customers due to its weather-resistance qualities and lack of needed upkeep. In this blog, we will go over the benefits of James Hardie Siding and how it could be a fit for your home. Continue reading Why We Recommend James Hardie Siding