Your roof is leaking.
Or it’s about to leak.
Maybe you’ve got water stains on the ceiling. Brown rings that weren’t there last month. Drips during heavy rain. Wet insulation in the attic.
Maybe you just know the roof is old. Shingles are curling. Missing granules. Entire neighborhoods got new roofs three years ago and you’re still thinking about it.
Or maybe a storm just happened. Wind. Hail. Branches. Something hit your roof and now you’re wondering if damage is visible from the street or hiding where you can’t see it.
Roofs fail slowly (granule loss, sun damage, gradual wear) then suddenly (leak appears, water pours in, ceiling collapses in dramatic fashion perfectly timed to ruin your week).
The gap between “roof is aging” and “roof is emergency” is shorter than you think.
We fix roofs before they become emergencies. We also fix roofs after they become emergencies because reality doesn’t always cooperate with planning.
Roof leak somewhere. Water coming in. Don’t know where exactly (water travels before dripping). Don’t want full replacement if repair will fix it.
We find leaks, diagnose cause, repair properly.
Roof is done. Past repair. Shingles are 20+ years old, curling, missing granules, visibly failing. Multiple leaks or massive leak. Storm damage beyond repair.
We replace entire roof with new shingles, proper underlayment, correct ventilation.
Something hit your roof. Wind ripped shingles off. Hail dented everything. Tree branch punched hole. Insurance claim likely.
We assess damage, document for insurance, repair or replace as needed, work with your insurance company.
Want to know roof condition before it leaks. Buying house and need professional assessment. Selling house and want to know what buyer’s inspector will find. Just curious about remaining life.
We inspect thoroughly, document condition, provide honest assessment of remaining life and repair needs.
Metal roofs cost 2-3x more upfront than asphalt ($25,000-40,000 vs. $15,000-25,000) but last 50+ years with almost zero maintenance—meaning you install once and never reroof again. The math works if you’re staying long-term: three asphalt roofs over 60 years cost $45,000-75,000, while one metal roof costs $25,000-40,000 and outlasts you. We install standing seam metal when customers want the absolute last roof they’ll ever need.
Asphalt shingles are what 85% of homeowners choose because they’re affordable upfront ($12,000-18,000 for architectural shingles), last 25-30 years with proper installation, and look like every other house in the neighborhood. They’re the Honda Civic of roofing—not exciting, not your last roof, but reliable and predictable for most budgets and situations. We install more asphalt than anything else because for most homes, most budgets, and most timelines, it just makes sense.
Water in your attic means water will soon be in your ceiling, your walls, and eventually pooling on your living room floor while you scramble for buckets. A small leak today becomes a $15,000 mold remediation problem tomorrow, so if you’re seeing stains or drips, you’re already behind. We can patch temporarily, but if your roof is over 20 years old, patching is just expensive procrastination.
Curled, cracked, or missing shingles mean your roof’s protective barrier is failing and UV rays are cooking the underlayment beneath. Once that happens, every rainstorm is a game of chance—will water find the gaps this time or next time? If you’re seeing granules in your gutters or bald spots on your roof, the clock is ticking toward replacement whether you’re ready or not.
Even if your roof looks fine from the ground, asphalt shingles have a shelf life of 25-30 years maximum, and Wisconsin winters don’t exactly extend warranties. At 20+ years, you’re gambling every storm season, and the cost of emergency repairs plus tarps plus ruined insulation almost always exceeds the cost of replacing it on your timeline. We’d rather replace your roof on a sunny Tuesday than tarp it during a thunderstorm at midnight.
A worn-out roof kills home sales faster than almost anything else because buyers see it as an immediate $15,000-25,000 expense they’ll inherit on day one. Inspectors will flag it, buyers will demand concessions, and you’ll either replace it anyway or watch your sale price drop by more than the roof costs. Replace it before listing and you’ll recoup 60-70% in sale price while actually getting offers instead of lowballs.
We climb on your roof with a camera, show you exactly what we find, and tell you the truth—whether that's "you need a full replacement," "we can patch this for now," or "call us in three years." You get photos, a written assessment, and a fixed-price quote with zero pressure, because we'd rather earn your trust now and your business when you're actually ready. Most inspections take 45 minutes and you'll know more about your roof than you have in years.
We walk you through shingle styles, colors, and warranties so you pick what actually fits your home and budget instead of what we have on the truck. Once you approve, we lock in your price, order materials, and get you on the schedule—usually 2-4 weeks out depending on season and weather. You'll know the exact start date, how long it takes (most roofs are 1-3 days), and what to expect before we show up.
Once you approve, we lock in your price, order materials, and get you on the schedule—usually 2-4 weeks out depending on season and weather. We call two days before to confirm, send prep instructions (move cars, cover attic items, warn the neighbors), and answer the hundred small questions that pop up before demo day. You'll know the exact start date, crew size, and how long it takes so you can plan accordingly.
Our crew arrives early, tarps your landscaping, sets up debris chutes, and tears off your old roof in sections so your home is never exposed overnight. We install new underlayment, ice barriers, drip edge, flashing, ventilation, and shingles following manufacturer specs exactly—because cutting corners voids warranties and creates callbacks we don't want. Everything goes into a dumpster we bring and remove, so you never touch a nail or shingle scrap.
Before we call it done, our foreman walks the entire roof checking fastener patterns, seal strips, flashing details, and ridge caps to catch anything the crew missed. Then we run magnets across your entire yard to catch stray nails, blow off your driveway and siding, haul the dumpster, and leave your property cleaner than we found it. Most customers are shocked that a roof tear-off doesn't leave their yard looking like a construction zone.
We walk the property with you, show you the completed work, answer any questions, and make sure you're completely satisfied before we ask for final payment. You get manufacturer warranty paperwork, our workmanship guarantee, care instructions, and our number for anything that comes up—though if we did it right, you won't need us for 25 years. Your roof is done, your home is protected, and you can stop thinking about it.
We’ve been serving Appleton and the Fox Valley since [YEAR], which means we’ll be here when you need warranty work in five years, not dissolved into some national franchise that doesn’t return calls. Your neighbors are our references, our reputation is our marketing, and we’re not disappearing after we cash your check. When you call, you get someone who knows your address and remembers your project.
The person who inspects your roof is the same person who oversees installation—not a commission-hungry sales rep who’s never held a hammer. We don’t do high-pressure tactics, fake discounts, or “sign today” urgency because we’re busy enough with referrals and repeat customers. You get honest assessments, fair prices, and zero games.
Most roof failures aren’t bad shingles—they’re bad installation that voids manufacturer warranties before the first leak even happens. We install exactly to spec: proper nail patterns, correct overlap, adequate ventilation, code-compliant flashing. It takes slightly longer and costs us slightly more, but it’s the difference between a 25-year roof and a 12-year callback.
Our quotes include everything: materials, labor, disposal, flashing, ventilation upgrades, and cleanup—itemized so you see exactly where your money goes. We don’t lowball to win bids then hit you with “unforeseen costs” when we’re halfway done. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you change scope or we find structural damage we genuinely couldn’t see from outside.
1-2 days typically for average house. Larger or complex roofs may take 3-4 days. Weather can cause delays.
Possible but not ideal. Shingles need temperatures above 40°F to seal properly. We’ll work in cold weather for emergencies but recommend spring/summer/fall for planned replacements.
Not necessarily after initial walkthrough. Process is loud—many homeowners prefer leaving for the day. We’ll call if questions arise.
We take precautions (tarps, plywood walkways, careful debris handling). Occasionally a plant gets damaged despite precautions—we’ll replace if we damage something.
We’ll assess and recommend honestly. Generally: repair if roof is under 15 years with localized damage. Replace if over 20 years or widespread deterioration.
Usually yes if roof is relatively recent. Discontinued colors can’t be matched perfectly. We’ll show you options during estimate.
Mostly warranty length and thickness. Both typically last 20-30 years depending on installation quality, ventilation, and weather exposure. We’ll explain options.
We focus on pitched roofs (asphalt shingles). We don’t install EPDM or TPO flat roofing systems.
Yes. Compare scope, materials, warranty, and price. Lowest isn’t always best (corners get cut). Highest isn’t always best (overhead varies). Choose based on trust and value.
Every 3-5 years if no issues. After major storms. When buying/selling. When you see visible deterioration.
At A Plus Help, we proudly provide professional handyman and home remodeling services to homeowners and businesses throughout Wisconsin’s Fox Valley. From residential handyman repairs in Appleton to commercial maintenance in Neenah, we bring the same level of care, attention to detail, and quality service wherever we go in the Fox Valley.
Your roof is either working or failing. If failing, every day worsens damage and increases eventual repair cost.
