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Meet the owner Abner Miller
“ I set out on a mission in 2017 to provide the Western Pennsylvania community with the best roofing services possible. “
Home Solutions for Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and Northwestern West Virginia.
- Erie, PA
- Franklin, PA
- Hermitage, PA
- Meadville, PA
- Slippery Rock, PA
- Greenville, PA
- Ellwood City, PA
- Grove City, PA
- Beaver Falls, PA
- Linesville, PA
- Conneaut Lake, PA
- Edinboro, PA
- Butler, PA
- Cranberry Township, PA
- New Castle, PA
- Youngstown, OH
- Warren, OH
- East Liverpool, OH
- Hadley, PA
- Fredonia, PA
- Oil City, PA
- Sharon, PA
- Wintersville, OH
- Morgantown, WV
- Weirton, WV
- Wheeling, WV
What do customers ask us most before hiring a roofing contractor?
The questions we hear most fall into four areas: what the work costs and how long it takes, whether insurance or financing will cover it, what we actually guarantee, and how the roof gets inspected in the first place. Below are 20 of them answered directly — the same questions we field by phone and email every week across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia
About Liberty Roofing Pros
8 questionsWhat areas does Liberty Roofing Pros serve?
Liberty Roofing Pros serves the greater Pittsburgh tri-state region: western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northwestern West Virginia. We run three offices — Fredonia, PA (headquarters), Erie, PA, and Wintersville, OH — so crews are always local to the job.
In Pennsylvania, that includes Erie, Butler, Pittsburgh, Meadville, New Castle, Hermitage, Sharon, Grove City, Franklin, and Cranberry Township. In Ohio: Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, Canfield, Wintersville, and East Liverpool. In West Virginia: Wheeling, Weirton, and Morgantown.
Is Liberty Roofing Pros licensed and insured?
Yes. Liberty Roofing Pros is a licensed, fully insured roofing contractor operating across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, carrying both liability and workers' compensation coverage.
We're also an Atlas Platinum contractor, BBB accredited, and a Premier Metals installer — Liberty Roofing Pros was founded in 2017 by Abner Miller and has been roofing the tri-state region ever since. See what our customers say.
What is the Liberty Roofing Pros $30,000 Guarantee?
The $30,000 Guarantee is our workmanship warranty: Liberty Roofing Pros stands behind the quality of its installation work with up to $30,000 in coverage, separate from and on top of the manufacturer warranties on your roofing materials.
With Liberty you get: our $30,000 workmanship guarantee. Full terms are on our Guarantee page, and this guide explains how the warranty types differ.
How does your drone roof inspection work?
Before you sign anything, we fly a drone inspection over your roof and document its real condition in high-resolution photos and video. You review the footage with us and see your written estimate first.
The drone captures every slope, valley, and flashing detail, including areas that are hard to evaluate from the ground. That means an accurate assessment, full transparency about what actually needs work, and zero pressure: you see exactly what we see before committing to anything. It's Step 2 of our standard process on every residential job.
Do you handle both residential and commercial roofing?
Yes — Liberty Roofing Pros handles residential and commercial roofing across all three states. Homeowners, schools, retail buildings, municipal buildings, and multifamily properties are all in a normal week for our crews.
On the residential side we install asphalt shingle, metal, and specialty roofing systems, plus repairs, gutters, siding, soffit and fascia, and insulation. On the commercial side we work with TPO, EPDM, PVC, flat roof systems, and roof coatings, from small storefronts to industrial buildings.
What roofing brands and materials do you install?
We install Atlas asphalt shingles (as an Atlas Platinum contractor), F-Wave synthetic shingles, Premier Metals metal roofing systems, and stone-coated steel — plus TPO, EPDM, and PVC membranes for commercial roofs.
Atlas Platinum status lets us register enhanced manufacturer warranties on Atlas systems that non-certified installers can't. If you're comparing materials, our Roof Types hub breaks down every option we install with pros, cons, and best-fit situations for the PA, OH & WV climate.
How quickly can you come out for a repair or estimate?
Call +1 (844) 478-7663 and we'll get you on the schedule right away — active leaks and storm damage jump to the front of the line.
Because we operate from three offices across the tri-state, a crew or inspector is never far from your property. If you reach us after hours, leave a callback request and we'll return it the next business morning. For an active leak right now, see emergency roofing.
Can you finance a roof?
Yes, you can finance a roof — and Liberty Roofing Pros offers financing so a needed replacement doesn't have to wait on a lump-sum budget. You apply, get a decision, and pay a fixed monthly amount instead of the full cost upfront.
Financing is one of several ways tri-state homeowners cover a roof: depending on your situation, grant programs and tax treatment may also apply. Our financing page walks through the application, and these guides cover the alternatives: roof replacement grants and when a new roof is tax deductible. Every financed project is still covered by the $30,000 workmanship guarantee.
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Roof Repair & Replacement
7 questionsWhat should I do if my roof is leaking?
If your roof is leaking, contain the water first: put a bucket or tarp under the drip, move furniture and electronics clear, and if the ceiling is bulging with pooled water, pierce a small drain hole at the low point so it drains in one controlled spot instead of collapsing the drywall. Then call a roofer — don't climb onto a wet roof yourself.
From the attic, a flashlight will often show where water is tracking along rafters — note it if it's safe to look, because it helps your roofer work faster. Photograph the interior damage for your records. Then call us at +1 (844) 478-7663; active leaks get priority scheduling, and the drone inspection documents the exterior cause without anyone guessing. These are the most common causes of roof leaks and how they get fixed.
How much does it cost to repair a roof?
Roof repair cost depends on five things: the size of the damaged area, your roofing material, the roof's pitch and accessibility, whether the decking underneath is water-damaged, and how the damage occurred. A few displaced shingles sit at the low end; hidden decking rot or chimney flashing rebuilds sit at the high end.
That's why we don't quote roofs sight unseen — and why the roof inspection matters: it shows the true extent of the damage before any number is put in front of you. You get a written, itemized estimate based on documented footage, and you see both before signing anything. If a repair no longer makes financial sense versus replacement, we'll show you that math too — this guide walks through how that decision is made. For storm situations, see emergency repair costs and timing, or start with our repair service.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most residential roof replacements take one to three days, and many average-size shingle roofs are finished in a single day. Larger homes, steep pitches, metal systems, and decking repairs add time.
The realistic timeline drivers: roof size and complexity (dormers, valleys, chimneys), material (metal panels install slower than architectural shingles), weather windows, and what we find under the old roof — decking replacement is the most common reason a one-day job becomes two. We confirm your specific timeline in the estimate, and weather delays are communicated the day before, not the morning of. Here's what the full replacement process looks like, step by step.
Can you replace a roof in the winter?
Yes — roofs are replaced all winter long in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Cold-weather installation just requires the right practices: hand-sealing shingle adhesive strips when temperatures are below the manufacturer's self-seal threshold, careful material staging, and working within safe weather windows.
Metal roofing is especially winter-friendly because it doesn't rely on heat-activated sealing at all. Winter can even work in your favor: schedules are more flexible, and a failing roof shouldn't wait out four months of freeze-thaw cycles and ice dams — that's when small problems become interior damage. If you're weighing timing, here's how the seasons compare, and this covers winterizing a roof you plan to keep.
Do you need a permit to replace a roof?
In most municipalities across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, a full roof replacement requires a building permit, while minor repairs usually don't. The exact rules vary by borough, township, and city — and Liberty Roofing Pros handles the permit process for you as part of the project.
Permits exist to verify the work meets local building code (decking, underlayment, ventilation, ice-and-water shield requirements — which matter a lot in our snow belt). Skipping a required permit can create problems at resale and with insurance, so we never do it. When we quote your replacement, permit handling and its cost are already in the written estimate: nothing for you to file, and no surprise line items.
Can you put a metal roof over shingles?
In many cases, yes — a metal roof can be installed over one existing layer of asphalt shingles, as long as the roof decking is sound and your local building code allows it. It saves tear-off cost and disposal, and metal's light weight makes it structurally practical.
When it's not the right call: if there are already two shingle layers (code generally caps total layers), if the decking shows rot or soft spots, or if the existing surface is too uneven to give the metal panels a flat, vented base.
Do metal roofs attract lightning?
No — metal roofs do not attract lightning. Lightning strikes the tallest object in the area regardless of what it's made of, and a metal roof doesn't change your home's odds of being hit.
If lightning does strike, a metal roof is actually the safer surface: it's noncombustible (Class A fire rated) and disperses the energy across the structure rather than igniting like wood or asphalt can. That's one reason insurers don't charge more for metal — and one of several durability advantages that make it popular here. It also holds up well in storms, which is why it ranks among the best roofs for high winds.
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Roof Inspections & Insurance
3 questionsHow much does a drone roof inspection cost?
A standalone drone roof inspection from a dedicated inspection service typically costs $99, depending on roof size and reporting detail. At Liberty Roofing Pros, drone documentation is built into our estimate process: you review the footage and your written estimate before signing anything.
The drone matters more than the price tag: it documents every slope and detail in high resolution, produces a record you keep. With us, you see what we see — that transparency is the point of our whole process.
How long does a roof inspection take?
A professional roof inspection typically takes 45 minutes to 2 hours for an average home, covering the roof surface, flashings, gutters, and attic-side signs of moisture. Roof inspections usually run faster — often under an hour — while capturing more complete visual documentation.
What determines the time: roof size and complexity, whether the attic is inspected from inside, and how much documentation is produced. Ours ends with footage you can actually look at rather than a verbal summary, and if damage is found, the same visit produces the documented, itemized estimate — Here's what our inspection covers and why it's worth doing before problems show up inside.
Does homeowners insurance cover roof leaks?
Homeowners insurance generally covers roof leaks caused by sudden, accidental events — wind, hail, falling trees, storm damage — but not leaks caused by age, wear, or deferred maintenance. Your specific policy language decides, so review your coverage and talk to your insurance company about your situation.
Two things determine how these situations go: what your policy says, and how well the damage is documented. That second part is where we help: our roof inspection produces dated, high-resolution photo and video documentation of the damage, which you can share with your insurer. We repair wind and hail damage across PA, OH, and WV every week — and this page explains how we work alongside an insurance claim.
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Gutters
2 questionsAre gutter guards worth it?
For most homes — especially with trees within about 50 feet — gutter guards are worth it. They keep leaves and debris out of the system, cut cleanings from several per year to an occasional check, and prevent the clogs that cause overflow, fascia rot, and winter ice dams.
Where the math is strongest: wooded lots, two-story homes where every cleaning means ladder work or a service call, and our freeze-thaw climate, where a clogged gutter in November becomes an ice dam in January. Two honest caveats: guards reduce maintenance, they don't eliminate it (plan a quick annual check), and quality matters — cheap screens can make things worse by trapping debris on top. We install guard systems matched to seamless gutters so the whole run works as one system.
How often should gutters be cleaned?
Clean your gutters at least twice a year: once in late spring and once in late fall after the leaves are down. Homes with overhanging trees often need a third or fourth cleaning, and pine trees shed year-round.
In Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia the fall cleaning is the one you can't skip — gutters that go into winter clogged are the leading setup for ice dams, which back water up under the roof edge and into the house. Warning signs you're overdue: water sheeting over the edge in rain, sagging runs, plants sprouting in the trough, or staining on the fascia.
Gutters overflowing or overdue? We handle cleaning, repair, and seamless gutter estimates.
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