• Address: El Cajon, CA 92021 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/29/09

"DO IT YOURSELF ROOFING"
Need a new roof, but don't have the expertise? Or the money?
You CAN do it yourself and save 1000s.
Anything is easy, if you know how!!
No one knows roofs better than me! No one can teach you how to roof better than I can!
I can show and tell you how! And I can guarantee you won't make a mistake as long as you want to do a quality job on your roof yourself.
I've been a roofer/roofing contractor in the San Diego County for more than 34 years. (check out my full resume below).
I can show and tell you tricks of the trade and/or supervise to make it easy for you for a nominal fee - saving you thousands of dollars.
All the while doing your roof the right way the first time.

Plus, I can get all the materials at a contractor's price for you (saving you even more money).

Here's how this idea was came about: Homeowner's needed a new roof but couldn't afford the cost of a commercial contractor so they've asked me if I would be willing to "assist" them with my knowledge while they supplied all the labor. By "assist" homeowner's meant they wanted to do their roof themselves and wanted someone to give them step by step instructions where no mistakes are made. So they contacted me asking if I could give them exact instructions on how they could re-roof their home correctly and without wasting money.
There are two reasons I decided to run this ad. The first reason is the number of requests I've gotten to assist is increasing (due to hard times I guess) and the second is - after 34 years on the roof, I'm ready to get off the roof fulltime!

Now, here's an example of an average tile re-roof costs (using the existing tile) and how much can be saved. The average re-roofing cost of a 3,000 square foot tile roof is more than $15,000 to $20,000. With my expert instruction and your own labor, the cost of re-roofing an average 3,000 square foot tile roof (using the existing tile) would be approxiamately $3,500 (that includes materials, instruction and equipment).

I will coach you through the entire process, leaving no question unanswered, making sure that you can't make a mistake.
If you follow my guidance, your roof will look excellent and never leak (plus you will save $10,000 - $15,000).

I also have all the tools, equipment, ladders, nail guns, etc., to make the job easier, so you don't have to purchase or rent the tools.
I will instruct you on how to use them.

By the way, you might want to know why are roofing costs so high? Well, the California State Contractor's Board makes roofing contractors pay so much in worker's compensation, etc that it drives the prices way up just so we can make a profit. It's equal to 70 cents on the $1.00. So, every worker that makes $1,000 per week, actually costs another $700 in insurance. Multiply that by five workers and you're paying $3,500 just in worker's comp plus $5,000 more in labor -- it adds up quickly.
And the your homeowner's insurance would cover it all.

If this interests you (and anyone in need of a re-roof on any type of home - not just tile, should be interested!), just give me a call.
Check out my resume below.
I've done the 1000s of roofs in San Diego County including highest house on Mount Helix and the highest house on Mount Soledad and 100s below them!
Contact me! You have nothing to lose? Only $1000s to save!!!
"Your roof is only as important as everything it covers!" I believe that and will make sure that your roof looks excellent and won't leak.

Why spend unnecessary dollars if you have the labor and me?
Erik Jackson
619.212.6468
"superroofer2757@yahoo.com"


EDUCATION:
1971-1975High School; 1975 El Capitan High School Graduate
EXPERIENCE1975-1977
Kellys Roofing Company
11815 Wild Cat Cyn. Rd
Lakeside Ca. 92040
Supervisor: Joe Kelly Sr. (Owner)
Duties;I was responsible for completing all types of tasks from running kettle, basing in roofs, setting rolls, mopping, to all types of tile, shakes & shingle roofs including wood & asphalt.I completed the majority of my apprenticeship with Kelly Roofing Company.
1977-1979
Southwestern Roofing Co.
12389 Single Oak Place
Lakeside, CA
Supervisor: Phil Lindsay, Owner
Duties:Responsible for completion of entire job. Estimated prospective jobs, ordered, picked up and delivered material to job site, supervised other employees to ensure completion of all jobs in a timely matter.The balance of my apprenticeship was completed while employed by Southwestern Roofing Co.
1979-1981
Roofer's Union Local
453909 Centre StreetSan Diego, CA 92112
Company: Aylor Roofing Co.Ontario, CA
Supervisor: Jim CrawfordClassification: Journeyman Roofer
Duties: Responsible for everything from meeting with customers, bidding and selling jobs to completing the job start to finish.I worked for Aylor roofing the entire time I was in the Union.
1985-1986
Barta Roofing, Inc.
5975 Rairmont Ave., Suite B
San Diego, CA 92120
Supervisor: Tom Barta, Owner
Duties: Primarily responsible for troubleshooting and repair work of all types of roofs for various reasons, from litigation work to standard repairs. Used my personal vehicle and equipment on all jobs. Filled in as crew supervisor when needed on various job sites. Oversaw timely and professional completion of all assignments.During my employment at Barta Roofing, Co., my record for repairs was unsurpassed.
1981-1984 Worked independently for various contractors. I have a great deal of experience measuring and estimating all sizes and types of roofs.
1986-Present: Independent general and roofing contractor doing custom work. I have a great deal of experience in all aspects of the roofing trade. I'm excellent in communicating with people and working with customers, architects and contractors. I take pride in my work and My roofs Always look perfect & Never leak. I can do All types of Roofing including Tile, (both one piece & two piece W or Without mud boosters etc.,) Hot B.U.R. Roofing, (Rock , Cap sheet, etc..) Torch down, All types of Shingles including Composition & wood, Wood Shakes. I am the best at unfixable repairs & can find the cause of any leak and repair it no matter where it's showing up at! I Know roofing and customers can tell therefore I get almost every roof I estimate!I own all of my own equipment including a roofing kettle, compressors, nail and staple guns for tile, wood, shakes and composition shingles, various sizes of ladders, trucks, etc.I have served as an expert roofing witness. I've done depositions that could not be contested but had to settle for more than full amount of new roofing cost!