Haha, reading this thread makes me feel a little better about my own DIY roof adventures. Did anyone else underestimate how tricky flashing could be? Thought I nailed it (literally), but now I'm second-guessing myself... Anyway, glad you found someone trustworthy. How'd you know they weren't just trying to upsell you on stuff you didn't need? Feels like half the battle is figuring out who's legit and who's just after your wallet.
Flashing definitely has a sneaky learning curve—seen plenty of DIY jobs that looked great until the first heavy rain exposed some 'minor' miscalculations... Happens to the best of us. As for spotting legit roofers, it's usually about transparency. If they're willing to walk you through exactly why something needs replacing, show you the actual issue (photos or even better, up on the ladder), and aren't pushing upgrades without clear explanations, you're probably good. Trust your gut too—if something feels off, it usually is.
"seen plenty of DIY jobs that looked great until the first heavy rain exposed some 'minor' miscalculations..."
Haha, been there myself—thought my flashing was spot-on until a storm turned my attic into a mini swimming pool. Lesson learned: transparency from roofers is gold, but so is knowing your own limits...
Had a similar experience—thought I nailed the gutter slope perfectly until water pooled up and overflowed right onto my porch steps. DIY confidence can be deceiving... Curious, did your roofing company point out any DIY mistakes you hadn't noticed yourself?
I feel this one... when we first moved in, I proudly installed my own downspouts thinking "how hard can it be?" First heavy rainstorm, water was spilling everywhere except the drain. When we finally called in pros, they gently pointed out I'd put the elbows on backwards, which apparently matters a lot more than you'd think. Did your roofing guys suggest any simple fixes or did they recommend redoing entire sections?
