EX Home Solutions

We decided to replace our almost 25 year old roof (which had 2 layers of shingles) on a traditional colonial home and also planned to replace the gutters. An article regarding roof replacement in Consumer Checkook magazine AND discussion with a service representative at a local roofing supply company in Rockville provided the background knowledge to ask thoughtful questions and make important decisions.

The local roofing supply center led us to E.X. Home Solutions and company owner Julio Martinez, whose company was not listed in Consumer Checkbook magazine, but certainly should be in the future! From first contact through project completion, Mr. Martinez was patient and responsive to all of our many questions and immediately provided evidence of insurance and state of Maryland licensure upon request. He confirmed our research to use the CertainTeed Architectural Landmark shingles and supported us in a color decision.
Julio also assessed our gutters, used a hose to check the underground plastic drains into which each gutter drained, and suggested we only replace the vertical downspouts with ones with larger dimensions and keep the horizontal sections. He ensured all old sections were re-​hung properly and integrated proper fittings to ensure good flow and drainage. Julio also suggested gutter covers called Leaf Relief to protect the gutters from leaf buildup.
ROOFING DAY– temperature cool and not too sunny: The work crew was comprised of 5 men and Julio Martinez worked on –site for parts of the day. The crew was like a well-​rehearsed orchestra: tarps down to protect landscaping and to collect debris, ladders up, and men working CONSTANTLY throughout the day from 7:30 a.m. to total clean up by 8 p.m. The entire roof and all details involved (new dripedges, water shields, self-​sealing vent collars, flashing, re-​hanging gutters, etc.) was completed in one very full day due to threat of rain the next day. The bottled water and apples we provided in the morning and pizza at end of day were very much appreciated by the work crew. A huge rainstorm recently has put the roof to the test– and all is good.
The next day Mr. Martinez came back for 3 hours, checking and re-​hanging one downspout and climbed onto the roof to double check all work completed.
We are VERY pleased with the quality of the craftsmanship, the reasonable cost, and the integrity of the owner. We would highly recommend E.X. Home Solutions and have told Julio Martinez we will serve as references to future clients if they want to contact us personally.