Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home! Not only does it keep your home protected, but it keeps you safe from the elements and harsh weather conditions. Day after day, you rely on your roof to protect the interior of your home. When you need a roofing contractor, you should consider this to be an important person that is working on your roof and interview them diligently. Here are a few questions that can help you in this process of finding a quality roofing contractor:
- Do you have a roofing contractor’s license? Different states require different things for a roofing contractor’s license, but each state requires that a roofer be up to date and current on building codes. Finding out about their license and where it is from can ensure your roof meets local building codes.
- What insurance do you carry? Roofing can be a dangerous process with heights and steeply sloped working environment, you want your roofers to carry workers’ compensation and liability insurance for their protection and yours.
- Will you provide your own bin? The process of roofing can create a lot of mess, especially if a roofer does the proper preparation and removes the old roofing materials before laying new roofing. Check with your roofer to see if they will supply a large dumpster or bin or if you will need to schedule one.
- What does your preparation and roofing process look like? Asking your roofer about the process will help you learn what they will do in case a storm rolls in during the middle of their project, if they use subcontractors, if they fix rotten plywood and other crucial roofing details.
- Can I get a detailed, written estimate? Honest, experienced roofers do not hide their costs and can give you a detailed estimate about their work.
If you are looking for a roofing contractor, these tips can help you seek out a trustworthy one.
