subject: How To Choose The Right Roofing Contractor [print this page] Everyone who considers getting a new roof installed would like to find an honest roofing contractor. Unfortunately, many roofing contractors do not perform quality work. The problems can range from poor customer service to a roof that is simply not installed properly. But by simply following a few suggestions you can avoid most if not all of the pitfalls and find a great roofer.
It is important to be cautious about any roofers that go door to door. Many of these companies are just scammers. They may offer a cheap price on a roof and expect the money up front. Often when the person pays for the roof, the company then takes off and is never seen or heard from again.
A busy roofing contractor will not have to solicit you at your home. They will be busy enough through referrals and other advertising methods. When a roofing company is not legitimate or is not very good, they may have to visit people's homes to try and lure them into getting a new roof. A proper roof company will fit you into a schedule that would include an estimate visit followed by the installation process.
A contractor that is serious about the kind of work they provide will only ask for payment when the project is finished. At that point, an inspection is done by you and the roofer and money is exchanged based on your happiness of the roof. If someone wants the money before they start, you could refuse and go with someone else.
When you have a few contractors come out and give estimates, you will have more variety to choose from. Each contractor will offer something different for you. It could be that they have price variations, terms and conditions, warranties, product names or varying levels of professionalism. Meeting the contractor and having others to compare them to will give you a good idea about whatever choice that you make.
When a company is picked based on their long standing past work, you will have a better chance of having your warranty work applied if ever needed. Some companies start up their roofing contractor service and are only around for a few years. That could mean trouble for anyone who has issues with their roofs in the future.
A professional roofing contractor will give you a written contract before any work is done. The contract will have a complete and detailed estimate of the job. The estimate will include removing the old roof, installation and clean up. Your contract should also have information about the name brand of shingles to be used, a time line of when the work will be done and finished and all warranty details. This is a contract that is signed by you and the contractor.
Roofing contractors are professionals who come with a history of successful installations of roofs. Each process of having a new roof put on will be done in a timely and efficient manor. When you have picked a good roofing contractor, you will get a quality roofing job that will have you thankful for years to come.
