While we are proud to belong to the top tier of Utah roofers, First Call Construction is a company that can also help homeowners to finish interior spaces and create the homes of their dreams. As winter tightens its grip on the region, we’d like to explore these additional areas of expertise and how they can be put to work to finish any basement or interior area of the home.
Finished or Unfinished Remodels
In addition to conducting roofing repair and inspection, we enjoy taking on projects within the house. One of the most interesting is the basement renovation, in part because this space can be finished or unfinished. In either case, homeowners often struggle to put these subterranean spaces to the best use. But our design teams and builders can help to change that.
In the case of unfinished basement space, drywall is often not even laid over framed stud work and exposed pipes or wiring. These basements aren’t inviting, and it can take a boatload of imagination to see them as warm entertaining or living spaces. However, our expert craftspeople will transform what might serve as a holding space for unused possessions or appliances into a family room, guest suite, or playroom.
When it comes to homes with finished basement areas, there are several additional concerns. If the house was sold with a completed or semi-finished basement level, drywall could hide some dangers—from improper wiring or ductwork to water damage. We at First Call Construction are adept at locating and remedying these issues. An underutilized finished basement with damp issues or wiring problems can quickly be brought up to code and the homeowner’s specifications.
You Dream It
Basement areas have so much potential that often goes unrealized. For example, while there are some building code requirements unique to bedrooms, an en suite apartment with its own entrance is ideal for guests, older children living at home, in-laws, or even renting parties.
First Call Construction can construct stud framing, ensure wiring, duct-work, piping, and insulation installation are completed to the specification of building codes and apply the beautiful finishing touches. We each pride ourselves on superior standards—whether we’re installing a vapor shield or ensuring that drywall is straight.
Whether you’re in need of roof inspection, repair, or interior finishing services, First Call Construction proudly provides the skills you seek. Don’t put off necessary maintenance or the re-purposing of interior rooms within your home. Call us today at (801) 830-4642 for a free quote.
We certainly don’t want to alarm anyone, but it’s an ugly truth that many roofing and structural damage disasters begin as small problems. Our aim in mentioning this is to encourage every homeowner to double check their roofing integrity and insulation quality before winter. That way, minor issues can be inexpensively fixed, preventing bigger and costlier projects down the road. These can include gutter problems, slight damage to shingles or tiling, animal intrusion, ventilation difficulties, insulation problems, and other easy fixes. Let’s walk through how First Call Construction would help the homeowner assess and fix these general problems. Gutters should be cleaned at least once a year after autumn and before truly cold weather sets in. Dirt, leaves, twigs, and other detritus build up in the gutters, which makes them heavy or prevents water from flowing down and away from the roof. The added weight puts stress on the brackets that attach the gutters to the roof structure causing incremental damage to the fabric of your home; once freezing temperatures come to town, this is compounded. Animals of all sorts seek a safe, warm place to pass winter months. Don’t let that place be in your home. While we don’t specialize in wildlife removals, we can assess and remedy the damage done to your roof and attic spaces by innocent critters trying to stay warm. While we’re checking for squirrel burrows in your insulation, we’re also happy to assess its R-value and add additional batting. If you’d like to try a more efficient style of insulation for your attic spaces, we have several about which we can inform you.
This brings us to our last issue that many homes experience—ventilation of heat and moisture. Yes, it’s ideal to retain heat during the winter and save on energy consumption. However, a home without proper ventilation poses a considerable problem. Moisture is a fact of human life, whether it comes from showers, cooking or pure respiration of human occupants. Because heat rises, the attic space in your home has an important role to play. You want to retain heat but vent moisture, which rises with that hot air. Finished Home Services employs experienced roofing specialists who can ensure that your attic is playing its part, venting moisture while retaining the toasty goodness of your winter home. Even if everything seems to be running smoothly and there are no apparent issues, we and all Utah roofers advise a seasonal checkup to assess any future problems. Call First Call Construction at 
Although the cooler seasons mean more indoor time for residents, interior projects are primarily completed during summer and spring. The routine maintenance and roof repairs that keep your beautiful home snug and safe are the work of October and November. Our first advice is to keep the gutters and drains in good order. During the year, leaves and dirt can accumulate, which will lead to water backup.
The best time to fix issues is when those problems have not yet fully developed, saving time, headaches, and funds. Roofing inspections and a thorough assessment of your attic space can mitigate many of these. And like many Salt Lake City roofing contractors, we at First Call Construction know that the interior of a roofing structure is just as important as what meets the elements outside. We suggest checking for potential moisture buildup from routine activities such as cooking, bathing, and even breathing. Ensuring that your attic space has proper ventilation and insulation will save energy during the winter while also venting excessive moisture and keeping the humidity at an appropriate level. We proudly serve the communities of Salt Lake and Utah counties, providing preventative maintenance, roofing repair or replacement, and many other essential services. If you’re ready to tackle that seasonal to-do list, give us a call for your free quote at
Another consideration is the creation of a unique space. Often basement levels are designed as simply as possible. However, transforming your basement into charming en-suite guest accommodation, an entertaining area or a playroom may require some additional division and points of access for wiring or water. Instead of consulting with several firms, simplify the process and allow us to transform your basement into the useful, beautiful rooms you’re dreaming of. We are proud to serve the communities of Salt Lake and Utah counties in our capacity as Salt Lake City roofing contractors. But we also offer expert services for the interior of the home. If you’re in need of more space and would like to finish your basement, call us today for a free consultation at 
By the time you can see that your roof needs a major repair or a total replacement, there may already be extensive water damage, wildlife incursion, or a pest problem that you haven’t noted yet. This will add to the cost of any roofing task, and may even necessitate additional renovation projects. At First Call Construction, we train our roofing and renovation specialists to assess each situation. Roofing repair in Utah can be costly, but it isn’t always a worst-case scenario. In some cases, a simple patch or replacement of shingles is all that’s needed. Roofing repair often entails being thorough, clean, and consistent, no matter how small the task. We want to ensure that each client receives the best service and products that meet their needs as well as their budget. In the instance that a full roof replacement is essential, we have multiple options and approaches that are price scaled for convenience and ease.
There are many reasons to consider roofing repair or replacement. However, as a part of the communities of Salt Lake and Utah counties, we at First Call Construction want every homeowner to have all the facts before making a decision. If you think it might be time to improve or replace your existing roof, call us at 
We’ve talked about the dangers of small leaks and breaches in the fabric of your roof. These are probably well-known considerations that most homeowners look for during months of storm and lower temperatures. But what do you do about a leak that isn’t a leak? Did you know that condensation in your attic space forms most easily when heat and trapped air commingle? Salt Lake City roofing contractors like First Call Construction encounter this issue on a regular basis, and we know the damage it can cause if it isn’t mitigated immediately. Beneath the shingles and the beams, the attic crawl space can be one of the hottest spots in the home during summer months. This is because traditional roofing materials tend to absorb solar radiation and heat is passed via convention into the crawl space. Couple this with insulation in older homes that is no longer up to code or r-value and this can create an unintentional sauna. When the moisture of daily life—showers, cooking, and even exhalation of human beings—is born aloft on rising air, it condenses in this sauna.
First, our contractors will assess your roof’s integrity and inspect the attic space beneath it to ensure our complete understanding of any issues. Then, we may suggest new and better insulation to mitigate heat accumulation. By preventing solar heat from permeating the roof during the summer, we’re also providing added insulation to retain heat in the winter. This will lower your energy costs for every season. Then, if your roof is ready for an upgrade—most roofs are guaranteed for ten or twenty years before replacement is needed—we will offer a selection of appropriate roofing materials to meet your needs and budget. If you’re troubled about heat accumulation in your attic space, call us at 
We’ve talked about moisture accumulation before, but ice dams aren’t something anyone worries about in July. What every homeowner should be aware of is that moisture infiltration can and does happen all year round in Utah. Our severe storms are nothing to laugh about, with strong winds and heavy rains that can cause both direct and indirect damage to shingles, soffits, and gutters. If we have a few weeks of consistent precipitation, moss can grow on the shingles of your roof, which traps moisture between the shingle and the plant. Over time, this causes the shingle to deteriorate. Once even the minutest pathway for water appears, homeowners should expect to see visible signs of water intrusion. Over time, water will drip into insulation, insinuate itself between walls, damage electrical wiring and elevate the risk of fire, and create the perfect environment for mold, mildew, and even pests.
Over time, small debris and airborne dirt will accumulate in gutters, causing constriction or obstruction. Then, when the first heavy rain of the season moves in, there’s nowhere for all that water sluicing off the roof to go. While gutters are relatively lightweight when dry and empty, a gutter full of mud and rain is substantial enough to tear free from the roof, causing significant damage. Luckily, it’s also something that can be prevented with a seasonal cleaning of your home’s gutters. This should be a part of regular home maintenance during both the spring and the autumn, to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises. If the worst should occur, homeowners can take comfort that Utah roofers like those at First Call Construction have plenty of experience quickly and efficiently repairing the damage it can cause to the roofing structure. The experts at First Call Construction recommend multiple annual inspections in attic spaces and up on the roof’s surface. Our experts can assess existing or potential trouble spots and offer advice on the most cost-effective solutions. We believe that a sound roof makes for a safe home. If you’re ready to check off this box on your spring cleaning list, call us at 
First Call Construction can help. In addition to ensuring your roof is in great shape, our roofing contractors also know how to spruce up interiors and render unfinished basements into the living spaces they ought to be. While you can still maintain a storage area, why not set up an in-home office or playroom? During summer months, it will be the coolest and most serene space in your home—because even semi-subterranean levels are cocooned from the noise and heat of the outside world by the earth itself. Our teams will ensure that your new spaces are fully insulated and safely wired, so when winter returns, you can efficiently heat your new den or work-space.
When the snows begin to melt, individuals with basement levels in their homes should be vigilant for damp seeping into the fabric of their homes. While the cause can sometimes be extreme, such as stress cracks in the foundation, more often than not, it’s merely a case of creeping moisture as meltwater moves down into the water table. While this is a routine maintenance task, allowing damp to settle into your walls and insulation can cause two major or long-term issues. The first problem is mold. Even though we are lucky in our regional climate and seldom have to cope with mold spores in our homes, when water settles into insulation or drywall, it can go unnoticed and undisturbed. This infiltration sets up a perfect environment for molds to prosper and spread throughout your home, using the walls as their highways. 
The second issue is that water expands when it freezes. If you invite damp into the fabric of your basement walls—finished or unfinished—it can often become a permanent situation. When winter comes around again, that water will expand. This essentially sets up a freeze-thaw cycle that can cause damage to your foundation or exterior walls, to say nothing of internal wiring, piping, insulation, and other materials. Luckily for homeowners, spotting damp is relatively easy and it’s also an easy fix in most cases. So, while we’re inspecting your roof and attic spaces for winter damage, we are happy to investigate your basement for any issues. It’s the best time of year to catch water in action, whether under the eaves or below stairs. For a free consultation, just call us at 