When looking into roofing installation or repair, you may wonder whether you should hire a roofing contractor or simply a roofer. While a roofer will most likely have their own skills, qualifications, and guarantee it still may be worth the security of a roofing contractor. Here are some of the pros and cons associated with hiring a roofing contractor over other roofers.
Pros:
- Quality: With a roofing contractor you can expect a certain level of quality and attention to detail from a professional. While a lot of that quality can depend on the material you chose, the contractor should be more than adequate at installing the materials in a high-quality way.
- Longevity: With higher quality will come longevity. This means that the roof should hold up better to weather conditions, and potentially last longer before needing replacement.
- Insurance and Warranty: Things like insurance while building and a warranty on the roof are things that can be easily forgotten about unless something goes wrong. Hiring a contractor will help keep you safe from accidents and will protect you from a faulty roof.
- Required: Sometimes your home insurance will require a roofing contractor, which means you can get all these benefits from the insurance claim.
- Timely: A roofing contractor should be able to get in and fix/install your roof in a timely manner. They should not turn the construction project into a long-term goal but will work quickly and make sure it is done in a reasonable amount of time.
Cons:
- Cost: The main con to all these benefits is cost. Having a higher quality roofer and benefits will cost more, but they could be worth the cost.
While roofing contractors can be expensive, they may be worth the cost when looking at the advantages. You get what you pay for, so if you are willing to pay for a roofing contractor then they may be the way to go.
