Indianapolis Roofing Contractors

About Indianapolis Roofing

Roofing contractors in Indianapolis can provide regular maintenance including removal of excessive snow and ice from a roof to avoid damage to residences. They can also check on damage caused by storms and strong winds as well as apply treatment to stop the growth of algae and moss on a roof. Repairs undertaken by a licensed contractor ensures quality work and materials as well as provides a dispute-resolution mechanism should the homeowner be dissatisfied with the results.

Typical Climate in Indiana's Capital City

This Midwestern city has four distinct seasons with warm and humid summers, pleasant springs and autumns, and freezing-cold winters. Highs averaging in the mid-80s are normal for summer days with occasional days in the 90s are coupled with high humidity. Spring and fall temperatures are usually in the 60s with a monthly rainfall, on average, of four inches.

Indianapolis roofs are exposed wind, snow, and rain during most of the year which can greatly impact the longevity of roofs. Regular inspections and maintenance are required to keep roofs in top condition.

Roofer Training Programs in Indianapolis

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers has seven locals in Indiana including Local 119 in Indianapolis. The union provides apprenticeships and journeymen training for persons wishing to enter the trade. The training involves on-the-job and classroom learning usually for three years.

Roofer Licensing in Indianapolis

In Indiana, the only contractors in the state of Indiana who are required to be licensed are plumbers. The Indiana Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's office advises homeowners to make sure all contractors, including roofers, provide a written estimate for any work over $150, as required by Indiana law. The estimate should include: the price of the job, the payment schedule, a detailed description of the work and materials (including colors, brand names, and patterns), estimated start and completion dates, the contractor's name and address, a name and telephone number of the person to contact if problems arise, and the contractor's signature.

Unusual Roofs in Indianapolis

From the Renaissance Revival architecture of the Indiana State Capitol building to the modern Indianapolis Artsgarden -- a premier arts facility in the downtown area -- the variety of styles in Indianapolis rival that of much larger urban centers. The Chase Tower, formerly called Bank One Tower, is the tallest building in Indianapolis and boasts twin spires crowning its 48 floors. Only one of the spires is a functional communications device; the second provides design symmetry. The tower's step pyramidal cap was mirrors the shape of the nearby Indiana War Memorial.

General Information

Some 800,000 people call the City of Indianapolis home according to the 2008 census although that number grows to two million when the greater metropolitan area is included. Agriculture remains an important contributor to the wealth of the state with the major products being corn, soybeans, vegetables, tobacco, and livestock (beef, lamb, pork, and chicken).

The state government administration, ten post-secondary institutions, and the tourism sector provide many jobs in the service industry in Indianapolis. The city annually hosts over twenty million visitors for a value of $3.5 billion and some 65,000 jobs. Many tourists come for the Indy 500, one of the most famous automobile races, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend. Close to half a million people can be accommodated at the Speedway racetrack.