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Featured Project: Edgewater, MD
This home received a total transformation with a new roof. This project included three different types of roofing material: Certainteed Grand Manor – Gatehouse Shingles in Slate color Copper Standing Seam Roof Steel Barrel Roof In addition, copper half round [...]
GAF Roofs For Troops
GAF, North America’s largest manufacturer of asphalt shingles, is offering a $300 rebate to all Active Military, Veterans and Retirees when purchasing a lifetime warranty roof installed by a certified GAF Master Elite Contractor. Factory certified Master Elite Contractors, only 3% of [...]
Are Chimney Issues Making Your Roof Leak?
At Fichtner Services we get hundreds of phone calls per week about roof leaks. Of these phone calls, the culprit that we hear most often is chimney issues. Water is coming down either the inside or outside of the chimney, [...]
Featured Project: Harwood, MD
Pictured: Scott Geesey of Fichtner Services and homeowner, Carol Burke. Mrs. Burke’s gutters, siding and roof were replaced to transform the appearance of her house, giving it a fresh and modern look. The homeowner selected James Hardie cement board siding [...]
Fichtner Services Supports Fish for a Cure
As you are aware,cancer affects many people. On November 5th, 2011, Tom Fichtner and a boat full of friends and co-workers are participating in a fishing tournament set up to raise money to help fight cancer. The Fish For A Cure tournament [...]
Employee Spotlight: Mike Bafford
Mike Bafford has worked with Fichtner Services since 2003. He is the sales consultant and estimator for Howard County, West Baltimore, Carroll County and parts of Montgomery and Prince George’s County. A number of projects that Fichtner Services completes are [...]
Inspect for Hurricane and Earthquake Damage
It’s been over two weeks since Maryland was affected by the Earthquake and Hurricane Irene. Now that all of the power has been restored to our area, major debris has been cleared away, and everyone is getting back to “normal”, [...]
Best Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home
Roofing Replacement “Never underestimate the value of having a great roof over your head,” says Tom Fichtner of Fichtner Services. Many homeowners take their roof for granted and don’t keep up with maintenance which can lead to expensive repairs down [...]
Hurricane Season Begins – Is Your Home Ready?
The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, ending on November 30. This six month season is known for reeking havoc up and down the east coast, causing costly damage to homes and businesses. Having your roof, siding and gutters examined by [...]
GAF Donates New Roof to Injured Roofing Professional as Part of Maryland Home Makeover Project
GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, recently donated roofing materials towards the rebuilding of a home for injured roofing professional Joe Scalfani. Joe was selected to be part of the Maryland Home Makeover program, run by the Partnership [...]
‘Greenovate’ for Earth Day!
Since the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, the building industry has come a long way in manufacturing and installing earth-friendly building products. It is easier than ever to “Be Green” when it comes to choosing which roofing, siding, [...]
Spring Home Checklist
Now that spring is finally arriving, it’s time to get outside and see what Old Man Winter has done to your home. Wind, snow, ice and the freeze-thaw cycle can take their toll on your home’s protective shell. Here is [...]
The Last Roof You’ll Ever Need
Fichtner Services is excited to announce a ground breaking lifetime limited warranty on all GAF laminated shingles. According to a press release on the GAF website, this amazing guarantee is made possible because of GAF’s Advanced Protection technology, introduced to [...]
Fichtner Services Wins NRCA Gold Circle Award
Fichtner Services was awarded with the prestigious National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Gold Circle Award in the category for Service to the Community. Fichtner Services was one of four finalists in the category. Fichtner Services was nominated by Linda Antonini [...]
Fichtner Services Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Fichtner Services has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. “Our Super Service [...]
Fichtner Services Selected as Finalist in the NRCA Gold Circle Awards Program
Fichtner Services has been selected as a finalist in the National Roofing Contractors Association’s 2011 Gold Circle Awards program. They were nominated by Linda Antonini for Chrysalis House Inc’s Butterfly Boutique in the Service to the Community category. The NRCA [...]
Gutters: An Essential Yet Often Overlooked Part of Every House
People do not think much about gutters, but they are very useful features on homes. They are thin troughs or drains attached to the eaves to catch the water running off sloping roofs. At the corners of the houses, thin [...]
Cut costs on energy with Fichtner Services
Fichtner Services has earned a well deserved reputation as a leader in the installation of energy-saving products for the homeowner. Over the years, founder Tom Fichtner and his team of experts have provided quality craftmanship at very reasonable prices on [...]
Getting Professional Quality Roofing
When we talk about our homes, something you always hear is “roof over your head”. The roof has somehow become the icon of shelter. That triangular shape, the upside down letter V, has become the symbol of protection from the [...]
Butterfly Boutique at the Chrysalis House
Dear NRCA Committee: Five years ago, when the girl scouts from troop 913 from Edgewater, Maryland were 12 years old, they decided they wanted to make a difference in our community. They decided to build the “Butterfly Boutique” at the [...]
What Customers Are Saying About Us
“Thank you for the great job your personnel did replacing my chimney box. They were very courteous and professional in their work and answering my many questions. I have recommended you to my neighbor.” Estelle, Edgewater “Thank you for a [...]
Save Money On Your Home Energy With AttiCat Insulation
Are your heating and cooling bills out of control? Did you know that 40% of your home’s energy is lost through the ceiling and attic? Insulating your attic is one of the easiest and most cost efficient ways to save [...]
Get Your 2010 Home Improvement Tax Incentives
It’s not too late to take advantage of the 2010 Home Improvement Tax Incentives! If you have been thinking about a new roof, windows, doors or insulation, NOW is the time to do it! Fichtner Services can install Energy Star [...]
What Our Customer Has To Say About Fichtner Services
“What can I say? From the day a friend referred us to you we have been nothing but thrilled with our company’s professionalism, attention to detail and customer service. Your team is excellent at what they do, and it shows. [...]
Keep Your Gutters Leaf-Free
Autumn is coming… beautiful colors, cooler weather, falling leaves. Keep your gutters leaf-free and home dry by installing Leaf Relief gutter covers. Fichtner Services is an authorized installer of Leaf Relief, which is manufactured by Alcoa and backed by 10 [...]
Fichtner Services Gives Back to the Community
Tom Fichtner and the team at Fichtner Services strongly believe in giving back to the community. Our most recent charitable project is called the Butterfly Boutique at the Chrysalis House. The Chrysalis House is a non-profit organization which provides long-term [...]
Welcome to the Fichtner Services Blog!
Large enough to get the job done quickly but small enough to ensure personal service, Fichtner Services provides excellent support, emphasizing communication, and quality craftsmanship for homeowners and contractors alike. Fully licensed and insured, Fichtner has been providing home exterior [...]
