With the warmer weather comes spring and summer rains, and sometimes hail. While most of the time, the hail is small, Mother Nature has been known to occasionally drop large chunks of ice from the sky. So while you might be safe inside your home, the roof isn’t so lucky. Hail damage on your roof […]

Springtime in Indiana brings a lot of rain and heavy thunderstorms. Many of these carry high winds that can make you feel like they’ll rip your roof off. While high winds tend to carry loose shingles away, they can also cause trees and heavy limbs to topple over. When these natural structures fall on your […]

Winter can be harsh. It can seem like a long, drawn-out season full of cloudy days and lots of snow. It’s also hard on everything exposed to the elements, including your home’s roof. Unfortunately, not all winter damage is avoidable, especially when there’s a lot of snowfall in the forecast. So, if you suspect that […]

Some home projects are planned, and others aren’t. Unplanned home projects usually occur as a result of a problem that requires a reasonably urgent fix. Some people don’t realize that you can repair and replace roofs year-round. However, Watergate Roofing is here to let you know that you can replace your roof in the winter. […]

When it comes to roofing, today’s homeowners have access to an excellent selection of materials. For instance, traditional shingles, tile, and metal are all relatively commonly used. Metal roofs appeal to many homeowners both in terms of aesthetics and function. If you’ve been considering re-roofing, check out the five benefits of a metal roof in […]

Surely, you’ve seen roofing company trucks line the street as your neighbors fix the hail damage caused by spring and summer storms. Perhaps you’ve held off because of the insurance deductible, or aren’t sure whether you experienced any damage. Fortunately, Watergate Roofing can help.

As its fifth anniversary approaches this year, Indianapolis-based Watergate Roofing remains one of Central Indiana’s premier licensed, bonded and insured general contractors specializing in replacement and repair work for roofs, siding and gutters. “We’ll take care of you at each step of the process, whether it’s a minor repair or full replacement, or if it […]

With mild temperatures just around the corner, now is the perfect time to do some early spring cleanup regarding roof issues. In January, a customer called Millie Hindes, owner of Watergate Roofing, and told her that his pipes had frozen because of a stretch of bitter cold temperatures. Hindes found that the customer’s pipes were […]

Fall is upon us and winter won’t be far off, which means colder weather is coming. So, how can you build a roof that makes it through winter? Installation of the shingles, as you can imagine, is the key to building a long-lasting roof. But there are other areas of a roof that see issues […]