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5 tips
5 Tips to Choosing a Roofing Contractor
When tackling any home project, it’s important to educate yourself about the process. Spend some time online evaluating roofing materials—including their benefits and costs. It will save you time if you understand your product options before contacting local roofers for estimates. After conducting your own research, contact at least four roofing companies to inquire about their materials preferences. Ask them about differences in installation costs, installation time and manufacturer warranties, as well.
After you’ve narrowed down your roofing options, contact product manufacturers to request written installation instructions for each material. You may even be able to pull this information from company websites. According to builder and nationally syndicated columnist, Tim Carter, “Remember, whomever you hire must do all the things listed in the instructions to ensure you end up with a valid warranty. This may seem like a boring task, but it’s absolutely necessary. You must understand the system so that you can ask the right questions when you interview the different roofing contractors and possibly any salesmen that may come to your home.”
When you’ve narrowed your choices to two or three roofing companies, go online to check their user reviews and Better Business Bureau ratings. You should also call each roofer to request a list of references. Again, it takes time to contact these references by phone or email, but it’s an important step toward protecting your home investment.
Make sure that your roofing candidates are properly licensed and insured. They should be able to produce proof of their contractor license and liability insurance, but you can also contact your local building department to verify licensing information. A professional contractor should show you proof that their most recent insurance premium has been paid in full, and that the insurance is currently active.
Make sure that you obtain a detailed roofing contract that specifies (a) your roofing product choice, (b) the agreed upon start and completion dates, and (c) any other details you’ve requested in advance. Your contract should also state that installation of selected roofing materials will comply with the manufacturer’s written instructions, so your product warranty is guaranteed to be valid.
When tackling any home project, it’s important to educate yourself about the process. Spend some time online evaluating roofing materials—including their benefits and costs. It will save you time if you understand your product options before contacting local roofers for estimates. After conducting your own research, contact at least four roofing companies to inquire about their materials preferences. Ask them about differences in installation costs, installation time and manufacturer warranties, as well.
After you’ve narrowed down your roofing options, contact product manufacturers to request written installation instructions for each material. You may even be able to pull this information from company websites. According to builder and nationally syndicated columnist, Tim Carter, “Remember, whomever you hire must do all the things listed in the instructions to ensure you end up with a valid warranty. This may seem like a boring task, but it’s absolutely necessary. You must understand the system so that you can ask the right questions when you interview the different roofing contractors and possibly any salesmen that may come to your home.”
When you’ve narrowed your choices to two or three roofing companies, go online to check their user reviews and Better Business Bureau ratings. You should also call each roofer to request a list of references. Again, it takes time to contact these references by phone or email, but it’s an important step toward protecting your home investment.
Make sure that your roofing candidates are properly licensed and insured. They should be able to produce proof of their contractor license and liability insurance, but you can also contact your local building department to verify licensing information. A professional contractor should show you proof that their most recent insurance premium has been paid in full, and that the insurance is currently active.
Make sure that you obtain a detailed roofing contract that specifies (a) your roofing product choice, (b) the agreed upon start and completion dates, and (c) any other details you’ve requested in advance. Your contract should also state that installation of selected roofing materials will comply with the manufacturer’s written instructions, so your product warranty is guaranteed to be valid.
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