Dolan Roofing & Construction BLOG
Fall Roof Maintenance Tips
This Fall, Make Roof Maintenance a Top Priority We’ve had a busy storm season as usual, with San Antonio roofers kept busy throughout the summer completing storm restorations, repairs, and roof replacements. If your home avoided major storm damage, consider yourself lucky—but as the storm
Meet Nina Schlieper: A Star Performer at Dolan Roofing & Construction
As a family-owned and operated business, we at Dolan Roofing & Construction value our team members like an extended part of our family. Their hard work allows our team to provide the best possible customer experience. We want to thank them for everything they do
Common Mistakes in Metal Roof Installation: The Risks of a Layover
Proper Installation Is Key to the Longevity of a Metal Roof Metal has continued to become more popular in roofing, particularly here in Texas. As a leading San Antonio metal roofer, however, we want to make clear that the lifespan of a metal roof depends
Dolan Through the Years
Dolan Roofing & Construction Has Changed, but Our Work Has Stood the Test of Time Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we’ve been in business for a while—and our founder, leaders, and employees have been in the industry for even longer. In the time our
What to Look for in a Roofer
The Right Roofer Makes All the Difference. Here’s How to Find Them! Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, choosing the right roofer is vitally important. Your roof is your first line of defense against the elements, and your roofer’s job is to ensure
Top Roof Replacement Contractors in San Antonio
Need a Roof Replacement in San Antonio? Here Are the Top Roof Replacement Roofers to Choose From Our team at Dolan Roofing & Construction has worked hard to be the top San Antonio roofer. This is because it’s so fulfilling to provide the best quality
Project Spotlight: San Antonio Hail Damage Roof Replacement
Dolan Helped This Homeowner Following a Hail Damage Insurance Claim At Dolan Roofing & Construction, storm damage repair is part of our DNA, as our company was initially founded to provide high-quality storm restoration here in San Antonio. As part of our work, we frequently
Best San Antonio Roofing Reviews: Aww, Shucks. Thank You, Texas!
The Reviews Are in: Dolan Is One of the Top Roofers in San Antonio We work hard to provide the best in roofing quality and customer service here at Dolan Roofing & Construction. That in itself is a worthy goal, but it’s much more rewarding
Demystifying Your Insurance Paperwork
Learn the Steps to Follow for Any Roof Damage Insurance Claims Filing insurance claims for roof damage can seem like a daunting, mystifying process. As a homeowner, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your homeowners insurance or filing a claim—until suddenly,
Understanding the Difference Between Snap Lock and Mechanical Standing Seam
Standing Seam Metal Roofs May Use Snap Lock or Mechanical Seams At first glance, it may seem that one standing seam roof is just like any other standing seam roof. However, there are multiple types of standing seam systems that each use different mechanisms and
Your Insurance Roof Replacement Questions Answered
Have Questions About an Insurance Roof Replacement? We Have Answers If you’re faced with the prospect of an insurance roof replacement, chances are you have a lot of questions. This can be a difficult time as a homeowner, as there is often a lot of
The Cost of a Metal Roof in San Antonio: What to Expect
Many Factors Impact the Cost of a Metal Roof Metal roofing has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the residential roofing industry. Long seen as an exclusively commercial or industrial roofing material, homeowners have warmed to metal because it is durable, efficient, and customizable.
Why Is My Insurance Company Requiring a New Roof?
Is Your Insurance Requiring a New Roof for Your Home? Here’s Why This May Happen Homeowners insurance is intended to protect your home—and your wallet—against many common threats. Notably, this includes your roof, which is often the first line of defense against storms, hail, high
Dolan Roofing Joins Forces with Alamo Eagles, Champions Philanthropy in San Antonio
Dolan Roofing & Construction, a distinguished leader among roofing companies in San Antonio, proudly announces its active role in the Alamo Eagles program, organized by the 101st Airborne Division Association. This engagement highlights the firm’s commitment to giving back to military veterans and their surrounding
2024 Hail Season in San Antonio: How To Identify Roof Hail Damage
Texas residents are no strangers to hail season, as the state’s geographic location and weather patterns make it one of the most active regions for severe storms and tornado activity. Historical data indicates that Texas is particularly vulnerable to hail during the spring and early
Team Member Spotlight: Roofing Expert Johnny Dolan
With Experience Dating Back Generations, DRC President Johnny Dolan Is a True Roofing Expert Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we believe quality roofing work starts with having the right people on your team. From our leadership group to the sales team to project managers
San Antonio Summer Fun: Things to Do With Your Family!
Don’t Miss These Family Fun Activities in San Antonio Even as the weather grows hotter, there’s never a shortage of fun things happening here in San Antonio. From enjoying our city’s assortment of theme parks to classic attractions like the River Walk and the Alamo,
San Antonio Roofing Owners Mastermind
We’ve Joined a Group of Leading Roofing Companies to Better Serve San Antonio As with many home services, the roofing industry has long been tough to navigate for customers. While there are many excellent roofing companies doing great work, San Antonio homeowners must be wary
Dolan Roofing & Construction Joins Elite Metal Roofers Coalition in San Antonio to Uplift Standards
San Antonio, Tex. – In a significant development within the roofing industry, a coalition of highly-regarded San Antonio roofing companies has joined the San Antonio Roofing Owners Mastermind. This initiative, which brings together prominent figures from the local roofing sector, is designed to cultivate a
Roof Damage Insurance Claims: What Your Roofer Can and Can’t Help With
Roof Damage Insurance Claims Can Be Complicated. Here’s How We Can (and Can’t) Help If you’ve ever faced roof damage due to severe storms, chances are you were dreading the insurance claims process. After all, not only are you under stress from having your roof
Emergency Roof Tarp: How to Know If Your Roof Is Protected
Facing a Leak? An Emergency Roof Is Essential While roof repairs should always be completed promptly, it’s often important to put in temporary measures to protect a home from an ongoing leak in the interim. An emergency roof tarp can help prevent additional moisture from
Navigating Your Asphalt Roofing Options in San Antonio, TX
Everything You Need to Know About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in San Antonio, TX Asphalt shingles remain the most popular roofing choice for homeowners throughout the U.S. There’s good reason for this: they’re affordable, reliable, and highly customizable, with various products available to suit your needs
Why Now Is the Time to Address Your San Antonio Hail Damage Repair
Schedule Your San Antonio Hail Damage Repair Before Rain and Cold Arrive We’ve had a busy hail season here in San Antonio, with our calendar full of hail damage inspections and repair services. Major storms have brought plenty of roof and property damage, leaving homeowners
Interior Signs of Roof Damage
Roof Damage Can Be More Than Shingle Deep—Look for These Interior Signs Your roof is a complete system designed to protect your home, your loved ones, and your property from the outdoor elements. While it’s easy to think of your roof as just the shingles
5 Steps to Preparing for Your Storm Damage Insurance Claim
Here’s How to Get More from Your Insurance Provider So your home was hit by the most recent round of severe storms, and now it’s time to file a storm damage insurance claim. But how do you make sure you’ll get the most accurate assessment
Why You Need the Best in Roof Repair Services Following a Storm
Here’s the rundown on storms, roof repair services, and your roof! Finding the best roof repair services to restore your roof should always be a top priority after your roof sustains damage from wind, hail, or other adverse weather conditions. A damaged roof is a
The Ultimate 2024 Guide to All Things San Antonio Metal Roofing
Everything You Need to Know About Metal from the Top San Antonio Roofer While asphalt shingles continue to lead the way in terms of popularity, homeowners are increasingly turning to metal roofing for their roof replacement projects. Long seen as an option exclusively for industrial
Why You Shouldn’t Just Take that Insurance Check to the Bank
My Insurance Provider Sent Me a Check for My Roof—Now What? Getting approval from insurance to repair or replace your roof can be a major relief, especially when you get your first check from the insurance company. However, while that money has been sent to
San Antonio Storm Damage: Your Guide to Restoration
With summer approaching, here’s everything you need to know about weathering San Antonio storm damage As the calendar turns to spring, we approach some of the stormiest months of the year here in the Alamo City. San Antonio storm damage tends to be most common
The Leaders in Hail Damage Repair in San Antonio Texas
Dolan Is San Antonio’s Expert for Storm Restoration In San Antonio, Texas, hail and hail damage repair are simply a fact of life. Texas is the most hail-prone state in the U.S., and we see more than our fair share here in the Alamo City.
Critical Questions to Ask When Comparing TPO Roofing Contractors
Ask These Questions When Evaluating TPO Roofing Contractors “Near Me” TPO is a popular choice for commercial roofing projects for good reason. It’s highly flexible and works for a wide variety of roofing systems, it’s naturally reflective and energy efficient, and it lends superior protection
How To Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage
Not Sure How to Tell If Your Roof Has Hail Damage? Here Are the Signs to Watch For Hail damage is a common roofing issue, and understanding how to tell if your roof has hail damage can be an important skill for homeowners. By knowing
Tile Roof Relay: When Is It Time to Have One Done?
Maximize Your Tile Roof Lifespan with a Tile Relay Tile roofs have grown in popularity for a wide range of reasons. Tile is a truly beautiful roofing material, and between clay, concrete, and terracotta tiles, it is also highly versatile to suit the look of
Section 179 & Commercial Roof Replacement: Everything You Need to Know
Use Section 179 to Deduct Your Commercial Roof Replacement Next Year Tax season is here, and while this can be a stressful time of year for everyone, that goes double (or more) for business owners. Managing the expenses, profits, and taxes for a business can
Round Rock Hail Damage? Act Before It’s Too Late!
If You’re Faced with Round Rock Hail Damage, Now Is the Time to File a Claim Central Texas is often subject to major hail storms, and this year was no different. Residents of Round Rock saw massive hail pelt their community this September, resulting in
Can Your Roof Weather Another Texas Storm?
If you were to ask any homeowner with one of the many common Texas roofing problems if they would’ve done anything differently, you’d undoubtedly hear this answer: “I would’ve done something sooner.” Unfortunately, many homeowners tend to postpone roofing repairs until a significant problem arises,
Unlocking Beauty and Savings with an R-Panel Metal Roof
Considering an Upgrade to Metal? An R Panel Metal Roof May Be the Right Choice At Dolan Roofing & Construction, our goal is to provide roofing solutions that meet the precise individual needs of our customers, every time. While many homeowners are now interested in
Are Roof Replacements Tax Deductible?
Is a Roof Replacement Tax Deductible? Here’s What You Should Know A roof replacement is a significant investment in your home, and one that can be difficult to prepare for financially. Because of this, it makes sense to explore all your options when it comes
Holiday Safety: The Dos & Don’ts of Decking and Undecking the Halls
Follow These Safety Tips for Decorating and Cleaning Up After the Holidays Whether you’re still planning to deck the halls or you’re dreading the post-holiday cleanup, safety should always come first as you maneuver on and around your home’s roof. Hanging string lights and other
Why You Should Never Trust a Roofing Contractor Offering to Waive Your Deductible
Finding a Contractor for an Insurance Roof Replacement? Don’t Fall for This Scam While the roofing industry has certainly improved over the years, there are still plenty of bad actors and unethical companies who attempt to take advantage of homeowners who don’t know any better.
Don’t Forget to Shop Local San Antonio: Small Business Saturday
As a Texas Based Business, Here Are Our Favorite Boutiques and Restaurants in San Antonio Small Business Saturday is right around the corner, this year falling on November 25th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This event is a day to celebrate and support small businesses by
The Cost of Neglect: Don’t Ignore Your Roof
Neglecting Your Roof Can Be Costly. Don’t Delay a San Antonio Roof Repair! Storms get all the attention when it comes to roof damage. There’s good reason for that, of course, as nothing can suddenly and severely damage your roof like a major storm carrying
Roofing Contractor in San Antonio Proudly Announces Sponsorship of Pastors Appreciation
Dolan Roofing & Construction, a roofing services provider based in San Antonio, TX, has sponsored a Pastors Appreciation Luncheon that was held on September 26, as a way of giving back to the community. The company that provides services for roofing San Antonio property owners can
Buyer Beware: Roof Tear Off vs. Overlay
Learn the Difference Between a Roof Tear Off vs. an Overlay—and Why It Matters As a homeowner, it’s understandable to assume that all roof replacements are essentially the same. However, this couldn’t be farther from the truth, and it’s crucial for homeowners to understand the
Cost Benefit Analysis: Types of Metal Roofs
There Are Many Types of Metal Roofs Available, Each with Their Own Benefits If you’re considering metal roofing for your home, you may be overwhelmed by the various types of metal roofs in use today. Metal roofing has come a long way from the days
What Does Hail Damage Look Like on a Roof?
Signs of Hail Damage Can Be Obvious or Subtle! Here’s What to Look For With another busy hail season tapering off, it’s important to schedule a hail damage repair right away if your home was affected by recent storms. However, it can sometimes be difficult
What Does Wind Damage Look Like on a Roof?
Do You Know These Key Signs of Wind Damage? When it comes to storms damaging your roof, hail tends to get all the attention. There’s good reason for that—hail storms are sudden, dramatic, and can cause widespread property damage in the matter of a few
Community Event Focus: Pastors Appreciation Luncheon Sponsorship
Dolan Roofing Was Happy to Give Back at the Pastors Appreciation Luncheon At Dolan Roofing and Construction, our aim is to be more than just another roofing company. As local roofers based right here in San Antonio, the community we serve has also served us