Home services we cover
Roofing, HVAC, pest control and windows. Each has plain-language guides, answers to common questions and a free quote option with independent local professionals. Not sure where to start? Read how to compare contractor quotes.
Roofing
Repairs, replacements and new roofs
- Shingles that are curling, cracked, missing or heavily worn
- Water stains on ceilings or walls, especially after rain
- Daylight visible in the attic, or damp insulation
HVAC
Heating, cooling and ventilation
- Rooms that are always too hot or too cold
- Unusual noises such as grinding, rattling or banging
- Higher energy bills with no change in how you use the system
Pest Control
Inspection, treatment and prevention
- Droppings, shed wings or small piles of wood-colored dust
- Gnaw marks, scratching sounds or nests in walls and attics
- Mud tubes along foundation walls or hollow-sounding wood
Windows
Replacement and installation
- Drafts or noticeable temperature differences near windows
- Condensation between the panes of glass
- Windows that stick, will not stay open or will not lock
Interactive plan
See how each job typically goes
Zone 1
Roofing
Crews typically remove or repair damaged areas, check the deck underneath, add underlayment and weather barriers, then lay shingle rows from the bottom edge up to the ridge. Details vary by roof type, material and local building rules.
- The storm passes and the crew checks the deck and lays underlayment
- Shingle courses are nailed in, working from the bottom edge up
- The ridge cap goes on and the roof sheds water again
- Roofing overview
- Guide: Roof Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
- FAQ: How do I know if I need a new roof?
Illustration only. Steps, materials and timing vary by home, local rules and the professional you choose.
Seasonal planner
When do people usually schedule this work?
Common times only. It varies by region, weather and how busy local pros are, and urgent problems cannot wait for a season.
Roofing
- Jan: Less common
- Feb: Less common
- Mar: Possible
- Apr: Common
- May: Common
- Jun: Common
- Jul: Common
- Aug: Common
- Sep: Common
- Oct: Common
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Less common
Many homeowners schedule roof work from spring through fall, and book inspections after severe weather in any season.
HVAC
- Jan: Possible
- Feb: Possible
- Mar: Common
- Apr: Common
- May: Common
- Jun: Possible
- Jul: Possible
- Aug: Possible
- Sep: Common
- Oct: Common
- Nov: Common
- Dec: Possible
Tune-ups are commonly booked before the first hot stretch (spring) and before heating season (early fall). Breakdowns can happen any time.
Pest Control
- Jan: Less common
- Feb: Less common
- Mar: Possible
- Apr: Common
- May: Common
- Jun: Common
- Jul: Common
- Aug: Common
- Sep: Common
- Oct: Common
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Less common
Many pests are most active in warmer months, but rodents often move indoors in fall and some pests stay active year round.
Windows
- Jan: Possible
- Feb: Possible
- Mar: Common
- Apr: Common
- May: Common
- Jun: Common
- Jul: Common
- Aug: Common
- Sep: Common
- Oct: Common
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Possible
Window projects are common from spring through fall, but installation can happen in winter with planning around the weather.
- Common
- Possible
- Less common
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