4 Things You Must Do Before Hiring A Roofer
The roof is crucial to the structural integrity of your home and it requires maintenance, a lot of maintenance. This can become a headache to stay on top of, especially for new homeowners. People who are hiring a roofer or a roofing contractor for the first time don’t have a clue and it’s why many of them fall victim to scammers.
In this article, we will cover 5 things you must do before hiring a roofer as the title suggests. We will demystify the whole process for you if you are a new homeowner who is looking to hire a roofer. Or if you’re just interested and have a passion for reading roofing articles, then please read on. We’ve prepared a neat little list for you to take. By the end of the article you will know who to hire, what to ask, and what to look out for.
Search Around
The very first thing you should do is to look around. Search on Google “roofers near me”, it will show you a list of all the highest rated contractors near you. Alternatively, you can ask friends and family who have had their roofs repaired or who have experience in hiring roofing contractors. Make a list of a few different contractors to call. Once you have your list, start ringing away.
Ask Question
Next on the to do list is to ask questions, and don’t be afraid to ask. Far too many stay silent on matters they should be vocal about. The contractor will gladly answer any question you have over the phone, provided he isn’t a scammer. If he is, then you’ve dodged a bullet and saved yourself some time. Either way, these are the questions you should ask:
Do you have a licence?
Do they have a warranty?
Are you insured?
Do you have general liability insurance?
These are just a few of the questions you should ask. But we hope that’s given you a feel for what to expect. They’re the most important questions. Most of the time, the roofer will answer all the questions you have and questions you didn’t think to ask before you’ve even asked. So, just bear that in mind
Request An Estimate
Requesting an estimate is yet another must. This is really important as it is a display of transparency in terms of all things that will be involved in the project. From the cost to the materials used, you will have a clear picture of what to expect of the roofing project. Estimates, otherwise known as quotes, are an industry standard and should serve as a sign of transparency. If the contractor isn’t willing to or is hesitant to give you a quote, move on to the next one.
Decision Time
Now it’s time to sit down and look at your options. Carefully compare and select a roofer that meets your needs. This is essentially what you’ve been working up to. The information mentioned in previous paragraphs were all to give you a better understanding of the type of contractors there are. Now you’ve got to choose between them. How you decide is really up to you. You could look at the cost of the project as the main determiner. However, that wouldn’t be advised, as low costs aren’t a good indication of high quality service, if at all. Instead, we would suggest you visit the contractor’s website and take a look at some of their previous work. Read some of their reviews online on the different reviewing platforms that they appear on, the good and not so good reviews.
We hope that has given you a better understanding of what you must do before hiring a roofer. To recap, first you must search around. Get a decent list of some local contractors. Then call them to ask questions and if the call goes well, book an inspection. At the visit, be sure to ask for a quote. Finally, take as much time as you need to deliberate and select a roofer that meets your needs.
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