05 Jul Questions to ask every Roofing Contractor.
Questions to ask every Roofing Contractor.
When it comes to installing, repairing, cleaning or replacing a roof. No homeowner wants to end up with an unlicensed roofing company that doesn’t get the job done right costing you more money to fix the problem or over charges! At ACCL Roofer we know that hiring a roofing company can be a tough decision that’s why we put together this article!
Want to know the most important questions every homeowner should ask before hiring a roofing contractor? – See Below:
1. Are you licensed and insured to install and repair roofs?
This is one of the first questions any homeowner should ask a contractor before beginning work on their homes, but it holds especially true for roofing contractors, as roofing is not a simple task and should never be left to an amateur. Your contractor should have liability insurance and workers compensation to help protect you and your home financially if something should go wrong with the job.
2. How many years has your Company been in business?
How long a company has been in business can provide an indication about how experienced they are in installing new roofs, or repairs – and if they have experience with your type of problem.
A key follow-up question: How long have you used the process you recommend for my roofing job? If they have only been using a particular process for a few years or less it may be much harder to ascertain first-hand how durable or long-lasting a system or repair is. Another key question you may want to ask is: How many years of service do your employees have? This can also give you an idea of the company’s experience.
3. Why do you think the proposed solution will work best for my roofing problem and are there alternatives?
With so many repair processes and systems, it’s important you do your homework and do your best to understand how a proposed repair will work. Be sure to ask about the proposed materials and understand what role they play in the overall system. You will want to make sure any work the company completes actually solves the problem and doesn’t just mask it.
4. Can you provide references?
A roofing contractor who has a long history of satisfied customers is a definite plus when trying to make a hiring decision. Make it point to call a few customers, both those who have recently had work completed and those whose work took place several years ago, and see how the repairs are holding up. There is nothing wrong with examining past work and discussing quality of service from a set of references.
5. When you are done, what will my roof look like, inside and out?
If your roof needs a more extensive repair, such as a new roof or installing new shingles and gutter system, the quality of the work will affect how your home looks. Make sure you understand exactly what will be done before the work starts and how it will look in the end.
6. Do you guarantee or warranty your work?
How long does the company offer its warranty? Does it cover the materials and the labor? Has the company ever needed to come back out to service warranty coverage? Is the guarantee or warranty transferable in case of a home sale?
7. What’s the cost?
This may seem as the most obvious question but ensure that you receive a written estimate giving a detailed description of the work to be done and the time frame.
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