Needing a roof repair or even a roof replacement can be very overwhelming for some homeowners and
choosing the right roofing contractor plays the most important role of getting your roof repaired or
replaced correctly. The following are some good questions you may want to ask yourself when searching
for the right roofing contractor.
1. Is your roofer Licensed and Insured? Hiring any roofer who is not insured or licensed could cost
many homeowners more than they bargained for, such as if an accident were to happen or
someone were to be injured on the property then the homeowner could be liable for all
injuries/damages, not to mention its near impossible to get your roof properly inspected and up
to code if done from an un-licensed roofing contractor.
2. Is your roofing contractor understanding of the entire scope of work? What’s their experience?
Its best to find a roofing contractor that understands all your roofing concerns that way the end
result is what you needed and wanted. Knowledge is power and the more experience one has
with roofing, the better understanding the roofing contractor will have for the best result for
your roof.
3. Remember its not always about the price. Of course we all want the best bang for our buck, but
sometimes choosing a roofing contractor solely based on price could end up hurting the life
expectancy of your roof. Make sure to read all details on all roofing proposals to be aware of all
work that is to be completed and to know exactly what you are paying for. Small details on
roofing proposals are actually the big details, such as making sure all waste and debris are
cleaned up and removed from property.
4. Does your roofing contractor have a BBB rating or reviews? Making sure you are being treated
equally with the upmost customer service could be answered thru customer reviews or an A+
rating with BBB. Many customers share their experiences online thru reviews and can help
others ease any anxiety they may have when deciding which roofing contractor to go with.
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I like what you said about making sure that your roofer is licensed and insured. I need to get a roofer who can plug up some holes we have. They are leaking water into the kitchen.
Thank you for your statement about how a roofing contractor will be able to provide better results if they have more experience. There was a big storm last night which damaged the roof of one of my friends’ houses. I will make sure that he looks into the experience a contractor has before he hires them to repair his roof.
Because of their abilities and qualifications, a commercial roofing expert can guarantee the quality of their job. Thank you for this informative article.
I appreciate what you said about remembering that price may not be the most important. I need to get a roofer who can fix the shingles on my roof but stay in my budget. I’ll have to hire someone who has the right tools for the job.
I never considered getting ahold of BBB reviews for better information. I need to get a roofer to help out with my broken shingles. About 20 shingles were ripped off in the most recent storm.
It really helped when you said that finding roofers who understand the concerns we have would ensure that we get the results we wanted. I will keep that in mind when I look for contractors here in Naperville, so I can hire one this weekend. We just need help now that I noticed that there are stains on the ceiling which means that there might be small leaks coming from the roof when it rains.
It was really helpful when you said to find one that will be able to understand your roofing concerns. My sister was at my house last night for dinner, and she talked about how her roof has a couple f missing shingles, so she wants to look into getting it replaced before the end of winter. I’ll pass this information along to her so she can know how to find a good roofing contractor.
You make a great point about finding a roofing contractor who knows what the end result should be. My roof has a bunch of leaks and I don’t know what to do. I’ll have to talk to some contractors for possible solutions.