Five Questions To Ask Your Roofing Contractor

Nothing haunts a homeowner quite like experiencing problems with their roof. It's a chilling thing to witness rain water dripping into your home one drop at a time, and you know with crystal clear certainty that it is time to hire a local roofer.

Hiring a good, honest and competent roofer is a surprisingly difficult task in this day and age. Though swindlers and unscrupulous contractors can be found in nearly any industry, with the high stakes and higher expense of roof repairs, a homeowner must be especially vigilant about the roofer he or she hires for their roof repairs.

Here are five questions to ask prospective roofers:

Do You Have Liability Coverage, Current License And Workers’ Insurance?

The answers to all three of these questions need to be “yes” without hesitation. As a follow up, ask to see the relevant paperwork for these three things. If the roofer cannot produce them, chances are he does not have them. Look elsewhere.

Do You Have A List Of References?

We provides a current list and encourage you to check our references, both previous clients and professional affiliations. If a roofer balks at providing you with these, look elsewhere.

How Much Is The Deposit On Repairs?

You need to know how much up-front money the roofer requires before beginning the repairs, both for your own budget and to ensure that there is good faith money on the table. Never pay for the entire cost before work begins.

What Is The Time Frame For The Repairs?

It's important to get a commitment to an articulated a deadline for completion of the repairs.

What Do I Need To Do To Prepare For Your Work Before You Begin?

This is an important step that many people often overlook. We have a checklist that can help you save time and money by allowing our roofers to get started right away when they show up for work.