Is your roof in need of some repairs? Or perhaps, it’s time for it to be completely redone?
Either way, it’s important to find a local roofing company that will give you the best roofing service available at a fair price.
Your roof is an incredibly important part of your home and you want to know that it is in good hands. Finding the right contractor can be stressful and many people are not sure what they should be looking for!
Today, Hollister Roofing wants to help by giving you 6 things to look for when hiring a local roofing company.
The best roofing contractors know that trust from their local community is a big deal. Most customers ask around to find out which contractors find are known to have integrity and honesty before they make a decision.
After you have found some options of contractors worth exploring, feel free to visit websites or even call and ask for references and pictures of their work in the past.
When you can see the quality of work firsthand, and read about others’ experiences with the business, it’s much easier to find the roofing company that’s right for you.
Before ever hiring a contractor, it’s imperative that you make sure that they have proper licenses and permits.
Also, be certain that the entire crew and job are covered under their insurance policy. The last thing you need is for someone to get hurt on the job and not be insured.
“Roofing is a dangerous job, which is why we never recommend homeowners take it on themselves.
It’s important to have the right tools, materials, and safety equipment. It’s also important to have experience. Reputable roofing contractors hold the requisite permits and licenses for every job they perform.
A high-quality roofing installer will also carry all required insurance for its workers, which will cover them in the event someone is hurt during your roof’s installation.
As a homeowner, you should never work with a contractor that can’t provide proof of proper insurance for its employees.”
If a contractor does not have all the correct and up to date licenses, permits, and insurance, do not hire them. It’s far too risky.
Ask upfront if your contractor can type up a job contract that lists all the job details. This should include what you can expect from them, the estimate, and the proposed timeline.
This contract will ensure that you are getting what you are paying for. A job contract helps protect the best interest of both the customer and the contractor.
If a contractor is not willing to write up a job contract, or if the contract they create is unprofessional or missing a lot of information, then you may want to reconsider who you hire.
Price is obviously a factor for many of us in who we choose to hire. However, when it comes to your home’s roof you certainly do not want to go with the cheapest contractor in town.
The good news is, you can find a good deal without compromising the integrity of the work.
Super cheap prices may indicate cheap and insufficient work. If you choose someone solely on price, you may end up paying more later to make up for the shoddy work.
Shop around and try to find a contractor who does excellent work for a fair price.
Being sure your contractor has an extensive warranty could save you a lot of time and money in the future. You may have to pay a little extra but it will be so worth it if something goes wrong on your roofing project.
At Hollister Roofing, we offer the Owens Corning™ System Advantage® Platinum Roofing Limited Warranty. This warranty not only provides our clients with the strongest coverage, but it also covers workmanship for as long as you own your home.
Any material defects, including labor to repair those defects, are also covered.
Before hiring a contractor, ask for proof of their areas of expertise and what services their company typically offers.
You can request certifications and education information from the contractor to ensure that they indeed are experts in the field.
A well-established roofing company such as Hollister Roofing is well known for our roofing expertise and incredible services.