For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction. At Solarshield, excellence is not just a goal; it's our tradition. Backed by industry accolades and recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as a Top 500 company, our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise to your home improvement projects. From initial consultation to the final touches, our team ensures integrity, excellence, and personalized service are at the forefront of every job. Reach out to us at (800) 862-2000 or garrett.solarshield@gmail.com.
"the guys were real hard workers and did an excellent job. It's a beautiful metal roof on my Victorian house."
Joanne K on March 2025
For over four decades, Solarshield has been a cornerstone in the Central Pennsylvania community, distinguishing ourselves with a legacy of family ownership and a comprehensive suite of home remodeling services. Since our humble beginnings in 1978, we've grown from a small, passionate team to a renowned home improvement authority with a flagship office and showroom in Altoona, PA. Our clients' happiness is the bedrock of our operations, a principle that has earned us a stellar A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and the loyalty of households across Clearfield, Centre, Cambria, Blair, & Bedford Counties. We are not just committed to meeting expectations; we aim to exceed them, ensuring that every customer's experience is tailored, and every home project is a testament to our commitment to job satisfaction. At Solarshield, excellence is not just a goal; it's our tradition. Backed by industry accolades and recognized by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as a Top 500 company, our seasoned professionals bring unmatched expertise to your home improvement projects. From initial consultation to the final touches, our team ensures integrity, excellence, and personalized service are at the forefront of every job. Reach out to us at (800) 862-2000 or garrett.solarshield@gmail.com.
"the guys were real hard workers and did an excellent job. It's a beautiful metal roof on my Victorian house."
Joanne K on March 2025
Complete roof replacement, Roof repair and Gutters AR Roofing is a veteran owned and operated exterior remodeling and roofing company. Our service professionals use the highest quality materials to install and repair roofs, siding, gutters, doors, windows, home additions, decks, fencing, and hardscapes. We specialize in residential and commercial roofing and offer 24/7 repair service to property owners. Call us for a professional, honest opinion and a free estimate.
"I left for work one morning and came home and my whole roof was on. I was truly amazed, very professional, very clean would recommend to friends and family."
Catlin B on April 2024
Complete roof replacement, Roof repair and Gutters AR Roofing is a veteran owned and operated exterior remodeling and roofing company. Our service professionals use the highest quality materials to install and repair roofs, siding, gutters, doors, windows, home additions, decks, fencing, and hardscapes. We specialize in residential and commercial roofing and offer 24/7 repair service to property owners. Call us for a professional, honest opinion and a free estimate.
"I left for work one morning and came home and my whole roof was on. I was truly amazed, very professional, very clean would recommend to friends and family."
Catlin B on April 2024
All phases of building renovation and remodeling, 5 employees. No sub contractors. Charges by the job or the hour depending on the job.
"Mike and his crew are the best contractors I've ever had the pleasure of working with in the Morgantown, WV area. My chimney was leaking and I had contacted several contractors in the area and even scheduled a few only to experience no calls and no shows for appointments and ultimately being left with nothing but ignored calls. Mike was very professional, kind, and informative throughout the entire process. I left him a message and within an hour he had called me back to ask what he and his crew could do for me. In October of 2022 he repointed my chimney and replaced the cap to fix an ongoing leak issue I had been experiencing. Mike was thorough in ensuring the leak was fixed and even asked me to hold off leaving this review until I had experienced several good rain storms to ensure the work was done. Mike and his crew should be the standard for contractor integrity. They are my first call for all my home improvement needs and I already have him lined up for a ceiling replacement."
Andrew S on January 2023
All phases of building renovation and remodeling, 5 employees. No sub contractors. Charges by the job or the hour depending on the job.
"Mike and his crew are the best contractors I've ever had the pleasure of working with in the Morgantown, WV area. My chimney was leaking and I had contacted several contractors in the area and even scheduled a few only to experience no calls and no shows for appointments and ultimately being left with nothing but ignored calls. Mike was very professional, kind, and informative throughout the entire process. I left him a message and within an hour he had called me back to ask what he and his crew could do for me. In October of 2022 he repointed my chimney and replaced the cap to fix an ongoing leak issue I had been experiencing. Mike was thorough in ensuring the leak was fixed and even asked me to hold off leaving this review until I had experienced several good rain storms to ensure the work was done. Mike and his crew should be the standard for contractor integrity. They are my first call for all my home improvement needs and I already have him lined up for a ceiling replacement."
Andrew S on January 2023
Serving our clients with Honesty, Integrity & Trust we pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great value and customer service! We are a full service Residential & Commercial Remodeling and Contracting company, We engage in all aspects of construction. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were excellent, worked fast and steady."
Rebecca B on January 2023
Serving our clients with Honesty, Integrity & Trust we pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great value and customer service! We are a full service Residential & Commercial Remodeling and Contracting company, We engage in all aspects of construction. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"They were excellent, worked fast and steady."
Rebecca B on January 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job
"They did an amazing job of redoing ny kitchen "
ALBERT L on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job
"They did an amazing job of redoing ny kitchen "
ALBERT L on May 2025
All services available. Specialize in Electrical, Decks, Kitchen and Bath Remodels. Capable of all jobs large and small. 22 Years of Home Remodeling and Customer Service experience. Owner Operated. Very Professional, Organized and Clean Jobs. Customers are always satisfied with Job completion and Communication.
"Absolutely wonderful, I live in Florida and recently bought a home and had some fear about hiring a contractor without meeting them, however David was the best contractor that I could ask for. He did outstanding work and kept me informed at every step. I would 100% recommend GG handyman services and plan to use them in the future."
David S on March 2025
All services available. Specialize in Electrical, Decks, Kitchen and Bath Remodels. Capable of all jobs large and small. 22 Years of Home Remodeling and Customer Service experience. Owner Operated. Very Professional, Organized and Clean Jobs. Customers are always satisfied with Job completion and Communication.
"Absolutely wonderful, I live in Florida and recently bought a home and had some fear about hiring a contractor without meeting them, however David was the best contractor that I could ask for. He did outstanding work and kept me informed at every step. I would 100% recommend GG handyman services and plan to use them in the future."
David S on March 2025
Specializing in inside and outside work from drywall, flooring, trim, doors and windows, painting, siding and more. Hire with confidence that you will be getting a professional with 20 years of experience.
Specializing in inside and outside work from drywall, flooring, trim, doors and windows, painting, siding and more. Hire with confidence that you will be getting a professional with 20 years of experience.
Whether you want to improve the appearance of your home, protect it from the rainy and snowy seasons, or solve an existing problem, here you will find the solution to all that, done in a single day, we will not only deal with the replacement of your roof, but It will also leave the place so clean that only the beauty of its roof and the admiring gaze of its neighbors will let you know that we were there. We are licensed and insured. All your work is guaranteed. Call us to replace your home roof, repair roof, install gutter and all gutter needs!
"Pittsabana did an amazing job. You may only need to replace your roof once or twice in your lifetime but, with projects like these it is easy to make costly mistakes. Unfortunately, we had experienced a weather event and quickly had to do our homework, read reviews, and we began to call roofing contractors. Pittsabana provided the most prompt, clear-cut estimate for our new roof; there were no hidden costs and no guess work. The cost was very reasonable and the workmanship and quality of materials surpassed what was offered to us by their competitors for the price. The Pittsabana team is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and meticulous about the project itself. The work was done extremely well and the planning that led up to it was seamless. We were so impressed by Pittsabana that we had them replace our soffit, fascia, and gutters as well. What began as a headache and an unanticipated project turned out to be a wonderful update and a facelift for our home. We highly recommend this roofing company and we absolutely love our new roof, soffit, fascia, and siding! We are very grateful to Ivan and Maria who made us feel like our project was as important to them as it was to us. In the time of busy contractors and scarcity of materials, they meant what they said and provided excellent service and an amazing result."
Sue Q on January 2021
Whether you want to improve the appearance of your home, protect it from the rainy and snowy seasons, or solve an existing problem, here you will find the solution to all that, done in a single day, we will not only deal with the replacement of your roof, but It will also leave the place so clean that only the beauty of its roof and the admiring gaze of its neighbors will let you know that we were there. We are licensed and insured. All your work is guaranteed. Call us to replace your home roof, repair roof, install gutter and all gutter needs!
"Pittsabana did an amazing job. You may only need to replace your roof once or twice in your lifetime but, with projects like these it is easy to make costly mistakes. Unfortunately, we had experienced a weather event and quickly had to do our homework, read reviews, and we began to call roofing contractors. Pittsabana provided the most prompt, clear-cut estimate for our new roof; there were no hidden costs and no guess work. The cost was very reasonable and the workmanship and quality of materials surpassed what was offered to us by their competitors for the price. The Pittsabana team is extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and meticulous about the project itself. The work was done extremely well and the planning that led up to it was seamless. We were so impressed by Pittsabana that we had them replace our soffit, fascia, and gutters as well. What began as a headache and an unanticipated project turned out to be a wonderful update and a facelift for our home. We highly recommend this roofing company and we absolutely love our new roof, soffit, fascia, and siding! We are very grateful to Ivan and Maria who made us feel like our project was as important to them as it was to us. In the time of busy contractors and scarcity of materials, they meant what they said and provided excellent service and an amazing result."
Sue Q on January 2021
Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct of Pittsburgh opened in 2019. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified. In addition, a portion of every sale goes to support a growing list of local charities.
"*posting so you can make informed decisions as a consumer In January of 2022 we purchased full house windows and doors from Universal Windows Direct. It took 10 months, but they were finally installed in November of 2022 by a sub-contractor from out of state. These videos were taken after a large summer storm in early July 2023. Their warrenty specialist visited the home thinking that they needed to simply repair these two… however, he found that EVERY SINGLE WINDOW WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. None of them were properly sealed or wrapped from the outside, meaning that water (and consequential mold) was building up in the walls for 7 months before breaking down a these windows’ internal seals. We’ve also come to learn that electrical hazards were imminent, specifically in our toddlers room (video 2). Every wall, floor, and ceiling of the beautiful home we had built ended up needing to be ripped apart because a national window company improperly installed our windows. The total cost of damages and repairs ended up surpassing $300,000 and our family of 2 adults, a toddler, and an infant were displaced from our home for 9 months. Mitigation and restoration was completed in February of 2024 and UWD was cooperative with that matter. However, customer service and management/operations at Universal Windows Direct were abysmal to work with. I post simple statements and share our consumer experience so that others, as potential consumers, can understand to make informed decisions. I urge you: know your rights as a consumer, read your contracts thoroughly, read as many reviews as possible on sites like neighborhood group pages, Angies List, Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau. PLEASE don’t end up in a situation like we did, having our lives uprooted and our mental health imploded."
Haley A on February 2025
Since its inception by co founders William Barr and Michael Strmac in 2002, Universal Windows Direct has lived by the philosophy of CANEI - "Constant and Never Ending Improvement". This philosophy holds true in all aspects of our business, from sales and marketing to installation and service and has catapulted UWD from a small, local home improvement company to one of the largest exterior remodeling companies in the country. Every one of our employees strives continuously to be the best in the business at what they do and provide our customers with only the highest levels of sales, service, and support. We think our company's history speaks to this goal and to the power of what we can accomplish by never settling. Universal Windows Direct of Pittsburgh opened in 2019. Our products feature the exclusive UniShield brand and come with a transferable lifetime warranty on materials and labor. We are a fully licensed, bonded, and insured company and EPA Lead-Safe certified. In addition, a portion of every sale goes to support a growing list of local charities.
"*posting so you can make informed decisions as a consumer In January of 2022 we purchased full house windows and doors from Universal Windows Direct. It took 10 months, but they were finally installed in November of 2022 by a sub-contractor from out of state. These videos were taken after a large summer storm in early July 2023. Their warrenty specialist visited the home thinking that they needed to simply repair these two… however, he found that EVERY SINGLE WINDOW WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. None of them were properly sealed or wrapped from the outside, meaning that water (and consequential mold) was building up in the walls for 7 months before breaking down a these windows’ internal seals. We’ve also come to learn that electrical hazards were imminent, specifically in our toddlers room (video 2). Every wall, floor, and ceiling of the beautiful home we had built ended up needing to be ripped apart because a national window company improperly installed our windows. The total cost of damages and repairs ended up surpassing $300,000 and our family of 2 adults, a toddler, and an infant were displaced from our home for 9 months. Mitigation and restoration was completed in February of 2024 and UWD was cooperative with that matter. However, customer service and management/operations at Universal Windows Direct were abysmal to work with. I post simple statements and share our consumer experience so that others, as potential consumers, can understand to make informed decisions. I urge you: know your rights as a consumer, read your contracts thoroughly, read as many reviews as possible on sites like neighborhood group pages, Angies List, Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau. PLEASE don’t end up in a situation like we did, having our lives uprooted and our mental health imploded."
Haley A on February 2025
Siding repair costs $870 for an average homeowner. This cost could be as little as $75 or as much as $16,000, depending on your existing siding material, repair type, and damage level. For example, for basic siding repair, you can expect to pay between $2 and $16 per square foot for materials and labor. However, if you have extensive damage or for more expensive materials like stucco, that price jumps to $4 to $50 per square foot.
The cost to replace siding for your home is $11,450 on average. But siding replacement can cost up to $40,000 or more, with the largest expense being your chosen material. For example, for a 2,000 square feet house, the average cost of siding materials such as vinyl is between $9,000 and $14,000. Wood siding is a little more expensive, ranging from $16,000 to $26,000. However, for the same size house using brick or stone, that cost jumps to $18,000 to $100,000. When choosing to replace your home’s siding, it’s essential to consider your climate and longevity.
Many general contractors can handle adding stucco siding, but it’s best to hire a local stucco contractor as you’re more likely to get a clean finish on your stucco siding that maximizes curb appeal. Stucco can be a challenging material to work with, so hiring a professional contractor who has years of experience and specializes in stucco application is advisable. Compare price quotes from at least three stucco contractors in your area to find the right pro for your task.
There are several different types of siding available to give you the home exterior of your dreams. Each type of siding has its own cost factors, estimated lifespan, and benefits to fit your needs. Some common siding options include:
Vinyl
Wood
Aluminum
Fiber cement
Brick
Stone and stone veneer
Stucco
If you want to stay environmentally friendly, wood siding is natural, recyclable, and renewable. However, if you’re looking for a durable siding option that is more resistant to dents and scratches, brick or stone siding is your best choice.
The average cost of stucco siding is $5,400, ranging from $2,200 to $8,840. Stucco is worth the investment, provided you have the work done by a professional. Not only is stucco an attractive and durable siding material that boosts your home’s curb appeal, but it’s also more energy-efficient than most other siding options, it’s fire-resistant, water-resistant, and more affordable to repair down the road.