The Third Estimate
Smart homeowners ask these 5 questions before hiring a contractor
By The Third Estimate. Your contractor should offer more than just a good price; they should ensure a smooth project and quality results. Your home is one of your biggest investments, so choosing someone to work on it can be stressful. Too often, homeowners focus primarily on cost alone, ...
The roof revival you didn’t know you needed
By The Third Estimate. A bio-based breakthrough that breathes new life into aging shingles. It’s not hail or hurricanes that quietly destroy most roofs, it’s time. The slow, creeping damage from sun, snow and seasonal shifts quietly ages shingles until your once-sturdy roof is brittle, leaky and begging for replacement. ...
People like Hannah Ford are the future of roofing
By Emma Peterson. The Third Estimate’s BuildHERS Scholarship empowers young folks, like The Coffee Shops’ own Hannah Ford, to build their careers. Last year The Third Estimate, a roofing company based in Northeast Ohio, introduced their BuildHERS Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship is to “empower young women to pursue ...
Meet your match: A roof that is the total package
By Brooklyn Menefee, The Third Estimate. Choose a roofing system that checks all your boxes. Just as when you’re looking for that special someone to share your life with, choosing a roof is investing in a long-term commitment that requires careful deliberation. You want to ensure that the roofing system ...
The Third Estimate is the August R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how The Third Estimate has scaled their company through their prioritization of people and proactive care. Every month we highlight one of the amazing contractors who is a part of our R-Club program as our Roofer of the Month, and for August that's The Third ...
Mold and mildew love gutter neglect
By The Third Estimate. Extreme damage can occur if your gutter problems seep indoors. When was the last time you had your gutters cleaned? It might seem like a small chore but ignoring it could lead to massive problems. Overflowing gutters can cause serious, long-term damage to everything from your foundation to ...
Choosing the right shingles
By Jenny Walvoord, The Third Estimate. The right shingles can make or break your roof — literally and financially. Your roof does more than keep the rain out — it defines your home’s look, protects against the elements and affects long-term value. When it’s time for a replacement, choosing between 3-tab and ...
The four stages of a roofing project
By The Third Estimate. Prepare for your home’s roofing project by learning about the typical timeline for reroofing. Editor’s note: Share this with your customers to help them understand broadly what the process for a reroofing project looks like. The roofing process can often seem mysterious or overwhelming as many homeowners only have ...
The Third Estimate launches 2025 BuildHERS scholarship to support women in construction
The BuildHERS Scholarship seeks to equip young women with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this traditionally male-dominated field. The Third Estimate is proud to announce the return of the Northeast Ohio BuildHERS Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to empowering and supporting young women pursuing careers in the construction industry. ...
7 steps to protect your home this winter
By The Third Estimate. Winterize your roof and protect your home from cold-weather damage. Winter is coming and it's time to bundle up in the warmest jackets and coziest socks. But how is one protecting their home from the cold weather? Keep reading to learn about seven essential steps to protect homes ...
