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2018 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 National List
We are so excited to be included for the second time in a row on the Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 National List. We are the only Bloomington/Normal contractor to make the list! If you are unfamiliar with the QR 500, they benchmark growth amongst remodeling companies. They use third party verification to ensure the companies…
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August Employee Of The Month
David Brenner is this month’s employee of the Month! He works hard to keep the roofing crew on schedule and our customers happy. If you see him- Tell him thank you!
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofer
Project Manager Nick Coyle has been in the roofing industry practically his whole life. He currently manages the roofing crews, meets with homeowners to provide estimates on roof replacements, roof repairs, and stop tricky roof leaks. I sat down with Nick to find out the most popular questions from homeowners but more importantly the questions…
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Liberate Yourself From Bad Contractors
Unfortunately, the construction industry is abound with poor principle. How do you begin to find a contractor that’s trustworthy? I suggest thinking of contractors as employees you are interviewing to potentially work for you/your company. It may seem silly at first, but that mindset will give you the confidence you need to feel like you…
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July Employee of the Month
It’s no surprise that Brian Peavler is July’s Employee of the Month. He’s worked 6 days out of the week for the past 3 weeks to help stay on top of the jobs that have lined up. He stays positive and efficient. If you see him out and about, give him a pat on the…
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Contractor Estimates: How To Gauge Professionalism
Estimates can be a true testament to a contractor’s professionalism and trustworthiness. Using the detailed estimate as a contract protects you (the homeowner) and protects the hired contractor. All prospective contractors should provide a detailed description of work to be completed; presented in a professional format – not handwritten on note paper or texted. This…
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Carlson Exteriors Named 2nd Roofer in State of Illinois
In April, we happily received this letter stating that we were ranked the 16th roofer in the nation and the 2nd roofer in the State of Illinois in registering roof warranties. So many roofing companies out there promise warranties they cannot deliver. Carlson Exteriors is not one of those. For every roof we install, we…
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Metal Roof Accents
Metal roof accents are perfect for the homeowner who loves the look of metal roofs but don’t have the budget for large scale roofs. Currently, roofing the front porches or entryways with a metal roof is a popular trend. It also satisfies aesthetic while keeping within the budget. Carlson Exteriors offers 2 different styles…
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2017 Home Tranformations
2017 was the year of some monumental home transformations. Let’s re-cap a couple show stoppers! A lucky home in Bloomington, IL went from real wood shakes on the roof to a maintenance- free synthetic wood shaker shingle. Along with the faux wood roof, they added in real copper flashings and window pans. Next transformation…
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May Employee of The Month
Alan Agamy was Carlson Exterior’s very first Employee of the Month. He was the one who convinced is this recognition was needed within our company. Not surprisingly, he finds himself nominated again! Thanks for all your hard work and positivity.
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