How to Select A Roofing Contractor
Products and Services
The purchase of a new roof system for your residential or commercial property is a significant expense and not something one invests in more than maybe once or twice in a lifetime. Therefore making an informed choice when selecting a roofing contractor becomes very important to ensuring your hard earned dollars are spent wisely.There are a myriad of products available on the market today and it is up to your potential contractor to make you aware of the choices available. He/She should be able to explain the different features of these products and how they could benefit you and your roofing project.
Your contractor should be willing to educate you on your choices of roof products and services and be willing take the time to do so. Whether you are looking to install a roof on a new home you are building or looking to replace an existing roof on your home or business property;perhaps it’s a roof leak you need fixed or you need maintenance performed to remove moss. Regardless your contractor should be able educate you on your options available and if they do not provide the roof product or service you require then they should be able to happily refer you to a company that does. These are all aspects of a truly professional outfit that puts the quality of serving their customers first and foremost.
Protect Yourself:
Negotiate a written contract with your contractor which defines the following issues.
- Products to be used.
- Start and completion times.
- Insurance coverage in the case of either property damage or personal injury.
- Adhere to license, building code, and permit requirements.
- Price, terms and conditions for payment.
- Change order procedures.
- Exclusions.
- Unwritten representations.
Product Warranty:
Product warranty will generally cover finished appearance, color and performance.
These warranties will not cover:
- Improper methods of installation.
- Deck movement or failure.
- Inadequate ventilation is a major cause of warranty disputes.
Damage to shingles caused by:
- Mechanical ice and snow removal.
- Cleaning agents, solvents, chemicals, paints and coatings.
- Subsequent renovation resulting in damage.
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We feel the customer should be able to make an informed decision about a new roof and we want our customers to feel more comfortable during that process!
That’s great! I few much more prepared now to hire a contractor, specially knowing what I should have in the contract.
Thanks 🙂
Thanks Marcelo.
This is a very informative article. It’s so important to get the right person to do the job. If I decide to get a roofing contractor I now know what things I need to do/consider and look out for. Thanks for the info.
You’re welcome Stephanie.
A very well written and informative site. Learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you very much. It is still a work in progress and a very new site. There is a lot of work to do to finish the articles I’ve started in here.
exactly what is needed out there…a comprehensive roofing info site for us laypeople! thanks! 🙂
This is a very informative site,easy to read very clean written and sounds you really have the knowledge down
Thanks Kasidy,
After 30 years in the industry I would hope to be an authority 😉