"I Hired a Roofer for My 130‑Year‑Old House…
"I Hired a Roofer for My 130‑Year‑Old House…
…and Water Came Pouring In!"
…and Water Came Pouring In!"
U/CaptainArcher. Should I just give up on remodeling my house? Roofer left job unfinished in bad rain, remodeling ruined, feeling defeated. Reddit, 2021.
U/CaptainArcher. Should I just give up on remodeling my house? Roofer left job unfinished in bad rain, remodeling ruined, feeling defeated. Reddit, 2021.
Old‑House Pride, Young‑Roofer Mistake
Old‑House Pride, Young‑Roofer Mistake
A 31‑year‑old homeowner finally bit the bullet on a looming roof job for their 130‑year‑old family home. A friend recommended a local roofer who seemed solid—until the install began. Then everything... slowed way down.
A 31‑year‑old homeowner finally bit the bullet on a looming roof job for their 130‑year‑old family home. A friend recommended a local roofer who seemed solid—until the install began. Then everything... slowed way down.
Half a Roof, Full of Leaks
Half a Roof, Full of Leaks
After weeks of sporadic work, half the roof was stripped, covered with underlayment—but remained open to the elements. During a violent Northeast rainstorm, water dumped through the bedroom ceiling, soaking freshly remodeled drywall and ruining new paint.
After weeks of sporadic work, half the roof was stripped, covered with underlayment—but remained open to the elements. During a violent Northeast rainstorm, water dumped through the bedroom ceiling, soaking freshly remodeled drywall and ruining new paint.
Heartbreak in the Bedroom
Heartbreak in the Bedroom
Imagine watching years of blood, sweat, and tears pour through your ceiling. The homeowner describes feeling “like a stupid clown”—seeing the roof collapse on both their renovation AND their dreams.
Imagine watching years of blood, sweat, and tears pour through your ceiling. The homeowner describes feeling “like a stupid clown”—seeing the roof collapse on both their renovation AND their dreams.
Internet to the Rescue
Internet to the Rescue
Redditors swooped in with tough love: Don't ignore roof damage, tarp exposed areas immediately, and hire a crew that can finish in a day—not weeks. One said:
“Last year my roofing contractor did a complete tear off and reshingled in two days with a five‑man crew.”
Redditors swooped in with tough love: Don't ignore roof damage, tarp exposed areas immediately, and hire a crew that can finish in a day—not weeks. One said:
“Last year my roofing contractor did a complete tear off and reshingled in two days with a five‑man crew.”
Lesson Learned (Painfully)
Lesson Learned (Painfully)
Choose contractors who hire crews, not stray solo handymen. In historic Hudson Valley homes, you don't get bonus points for nostalgia—just rotting ceilings and emotional debt.
Choose contractors who hire crews, not stray solo handymen. In historic Hudson Valley homes, you don't get bonus points for nostalgia—just rotting ceilings and emotional debt.
🤝 Brightside’s Take
We treat every roof like a time capsule—with respect and efficiency. Our team works in well‑trained crews to get things done right in a day or two. We always tarp exposed areas—no exceptions. And we’ll walk around afterward, checking every seam and flashing.
Thinking your old‑house roof could use a Brightside-style check? Reach out—we’ll help you avoid your own punch‑in‑the‑gut roof saga.
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
Got a hunch something’s not right up top? Let’s take a look!
