Toronto Roofing Estimate – Beware Of Roof Riff Raff

Toronto Roofing Estimate Beware Of Roof Riff Raff

We all know that starting the process of getting a roof estimate is no easy task. The roofing industry is an extremely competitive business especially regarding residential roofing. Finding a Toronto company you can trust to give a fair and reliable estimate can be like finding a needle in a hay stack.

Why is there so much riff raff to filter through in Toronto when seeking an estimate, and what exactly is riff raff?

Well, riff raff can be defined as roofing companies that really do not have your needs in their best interest. They scour the city of Toronto, including the GTA, offering very low prices for very shoddy workmanship. Many of these roofing companies survive month by month and even fewer have the proper liability insurance - insurance that protects you in case of an accident.

Did you know that you are liable for any damages to your property (such as a fire) or injuries to one of the roofers if the company you hire is lacking the proper insurance? It happens all the time in Toronto. My first advice to you when getting an estimate is to see prove of the company's liability insurance.

Speaking of price generally the lowest price is the worst price. Why? Because the cost of running a legitimate business, especially in Toronto, is very expensive. The labour involved is also very high, and a respectful roofing contractor only hires quality, well trained employees.

Another sure sign of riff raff is the inability to produce recent, happy testimonials from real people. The riff raff almost never have good references because they rarely follow up on the their work to make sure their customers are 100% satisfied.

Always ask for 5 recent references and make absolutely sure you contact these references and listen carefully to every word they say to you. Read between the lines when they are talking you will be amazed about how much "extra" information you can pick up by listening to the sound of the person's voice while they speak.

Many Toronto roofing companies are now starting to charge a fee for an estimate. Personally, I believe this is a fantastic idea and it should be implemented immediately. A $75 fee would most likely scare off the riff raff because these types of roofers do not value their time: they are most likely just glad to have an estimate any estimate. A quality roofing contractor usually has many estimates lined up and this takes a lot of time and expense to handle. By paying a small fee you are making it much easier for a roofing company to give you the service that is essential.

Paying for quality is always better than positioning yourself in jeopardy. The roof on your house provides your entire home with water protection, including proper roof insulation and roof ventilation. All these elements need to be closely looked at for a roof to adequately perform.

A Toronto roofing estimate can be a nightmare or it can be a pleasant experience that will save you hundreds or thousands of dollars down the road by getting the job done right the first time.

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