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San Antonio

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

April 4, 2024

Storm Damage Repair

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

March 12, 2024

Residential Roofing

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

February 28, 2024

Hail and High Winds

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

February 21, 2024

Residential Roofing

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

February 20, 2024

Storm Damage Repair

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

February 18, 2024

Storm Damage Repair

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

February 16, 2024

Residential Roofing

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

February 13, 2024

Storm Damage Repair

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

February 11, 2024

photo of storm clouds over a Texas landscape

Storm Damage Repair

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

February 8, 2024

photo of a hand holds several hail stones

Storm Damage Repair

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.

February 1, 2024

Commercial Roofing

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

January 24, 2024

Hail and High Winds

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

January 18, 2024

a fresh multicolored tile roof with a long lifespan ahead of it

Tile Roofing

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

January 16, 2024

a business owner completes their taxes and takes the Section 179 deduction

Commercial Roofing

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

January 10, 2024

Hail and High Winds

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

January 9, 2024

Hail in hand of storm restoration experts Dolan Roofing.

San Antonio

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,

January 3, 2024

Residential Roofing

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

December 21, 2023

Residential Roofing

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

December 13, 2023

Roof Safety

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

December 5, 2023

Residential Roofing

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.

November 29, 2023

San Antonio

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

November 21, 2023

a San Antonio home that may need a roof repair

Residential Roofing

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

November 17, 2023

Rhino Roof underlayment during a multi-family roof replacement

Residential Roofing

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

November 13, 2023

Residential Roofing

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

November 7, 2023

Storm Damage Repair

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

October 30, 2023

shingles missing from roof likely as a result of wind damage

Storm Damage Repair

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

October 24, 2023

San Antonio

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

October 19, 2023

Residential Roofing

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.

October 16, 2023

a home with a gutter system that should be checked as part of regular maintenance

San Antonio

End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Follow These Home Maintenance Tips as Summer—and Hail Season—Ends The end of the hail season is a major relief for homeowners. Here in San Antonio, we had a busy hail season, with multiple storms bringing significant hail damage throughout Central Texas. But as the hail

October 10, 2023

Hail Storm Hits Round Rock Tx Home September 2023

Residential Roofing

Dolan Roofing and Construction Rises to the Challenge: Restoring Round Rock, Texas After Record-Breaking Hail Storm

Dolan Roofing and Construction Rises to the Challenge: Restoring Round Rock, Texas After Record-Breaking Hail Storm ROUND ROCK, Tex. – [September 27, 2023] – Dolan Roofing and Construction announces its swift and dedicated efforts in restoring Round Rock, Texas, following a devastating hail storm that

September 27, 2023

Residential Roofing

What Is Included in a Roof Replacement?

Know What Should Be Included in Your Roof Replacement—and Avoid Corner Cutters As a homeowner, it may seem like a roof replacement is a roof replacement, no matter who you’re working with. However, depending on the roofer, two different roof replacement projects can differ greatly.

September 21, 2023

San Antonio

Free Things to Do in San Antonio

Here Are Some of the Fun and Free Things You Can Do in San Antonio This Fall! Though it may be hard to believe with all the heat we’re still getting, fall is on the way here in San Antonio. That means it’s the perfect

September 7, 2023

Best Roofers

The GAF Silver Pledge Warranty & What It Means for You

Dolan Roofing Is Proud to Offer the GAF Silver Pledge Warranty A high-quality roof starts with excellent materials installed by an experienced and skilled roofing team. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t hurt to have a powerful warranty backing up all that

August 24, 2023

a newly installed standing seam metal roof

Residential Roofing

Standing Seam Metal Roof Cost 2023

Considering Metal? Learn More About the Cost of a Standing Seam Metal Roof Metal roofing continues to grow year over year, particularly in residential roofing. Where previously metal was seen as an option only for commercial and industrial roofs, homeowners have come to appreciate the

August 16, 2023

Storm Damage Repair

Spring 2023 Unleashes Major Hail Damage Throughout Central Texas

In April of 2023 we saw a winter storm of epic proportions, a trend that has only continued into the summer. There have been reports of major storms packing baseball-sized hail and gale force winds throughout central Texas, and beyond. If you or a loved

August 13, 2023

Hail and High Winds

Wind Damaged Shingles, Now What?

Here’s How to Respond If You Have Wind Damaged Shingles—and How to Prepare for the Future While hail damage grabs most of the headlines, hail storms are far from the only threat to your roof. Your roof’s shingles can be significantly damaged by high winds,

August 8, 2023

closeup of a metal tile roof resistant to hail damage

Hail and High Winds

Metal Roof Hail Damage? What Now?

Hail Damage Can Affect Your Metal Roof. Here’s What You Need to Know! Metal is quickly gaining popularity in both the residential and commercial roofing industries. One of the main reasons for this is the incredible durability of metal roofs, as they last for decades

July 26, 2023

attic ventilation installed by Dolan Roofing contractor team

Commercial Roofing

Project Spotlight: Attic Ventilation Repair

The Contractor Team at DRC Addressed Attic Ventilation for This Apartment Building When it comes to maintaining your roof, it’s important to think of it as much more than just the shingles, tiles, or roofing membrane covering the outside. Instead, your roof is a system—one

July 18, 2023

Residential Roofing

Understanding Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost Roof Insurance

Knowing the Difference Between Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost Is Crucial When it comes to homeowners insurance policies for your roof, there are two major categories of coverage: actual cash value vs replacement cost roof insurance. While both of these types of policies will

July 10, 2023

a tile roof that may need a lift and relay

Tile Roofing

Lift and Relay Tile Roof Cost

A Tile Roof Must Be Maintained to Last a Lifetime! Tile is one of the most durable and reliable roofing materials available on the market—there’s a good reason it’s been in use for thousands of years, after all! To get the most from a tile

July 8, 2023

Polyglass roofing membrane installed on a commercial building

Commercial Roofing

Why Work with a Polyglass Registered Contractor?

Dolan Roofing Is a Polyglass Registered Contractor. Here’s What That Means for You! When it comes to roofing, whether it’s commercial or residential, quality products mean everything. At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we strive to use only the best roofing materials, made by leading manufacturers

June 19, 2023

roof of a San Antonio church replaced by Dolan contractor team

Commercial Roofing

Project Spotlight: San Antonio Church Roof Replacement

Our Skilled Roof Contractors Completed This Church Roof Replacement At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we care deeply about providing high-quality roofing services within our community. Whether it’s a residential or commercial project, we have the skills and experience needed to get things done. Church projects

May 24, 2023

Solar

Pros & Cons of Integrated Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels

We’re Comparing a Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels For most homeowners, going solar means installing an array of solar panels on their home. This has been the main technology available for adding solar capabilities to a home for many years. However, recently new products have

May 9, 2023

a multi-tiered tile roof with an aging underlayment

San Antonio

Best Underlayment for Tile Roof in San Antonio

The Longevity of Your Tile Roof Depends on the Quality of Your Underlayment A tile roof lift and relay is a critical service for restoring and maintaining tile roofs. Tile is a highly durable and long-lasting material, but it can be vulnerable to moisture intrusion

April 28, 2023

Residential Roofing

Need a New Roof But Can’t Afford It? Learn About Financing!

Financing Can Help If You Can’t Afford the Upfront Cost of a Roof A failing roof can put you and your family in a difficult financial situation. A roof replacement is a significant investment, and while financial advisors often recommend setting aside a significant sum

April 11, 2023

Best Roofers

Protecting Your Home Top to Bottom During a Roof Replacement

Planning a Roof Replacement in San Antonio? Here’s How We Keep Your Home Protected A roof replacement is a major project and takes more time to complete than a typical roof repair. That’s because these projects require attention to detail, careful planning, and a commitment

April 7, 2023

a home with a for sale sign in San Antonio, Texas

Home Values and Real Estate

How We Partner with San Antonio’s Top Realtors

Realtors in San Antonio Texas Need Roofing Companies as Partners Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we work with a wide variety of clients. As one of the top roofing companies in San Antonio, Texas, our services cover both residential and commercial roofing needs, for

April 4, 2023

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