Roofing Companies - Researching One For a Project

When its time to replace the roof on your home there are several things that you will need to research in order to get the long lasting roof you want. You will need to decide what kind of roofing material you want to use and you will need to decide on a roofing company to do the job. The most expensive materials in the world won't hold up or look good if you choose a company that does a poor quality job so both ends of this research are uniformly important for your future happiness and satisfaction.

When you begin your search for a roofing company a good place to start is by asking friends and family for referrals. The next step is to look up your state contractor's board on line web site and check out the roofing company for any blemishes on their record. This site is easy to use and will raise out any red flags that you should be concerned about. All you need to know to research a company is their license number which is generally listed on their business cards and advertisements such as a phone book ad or their name. If the roofing company you are considering doesn't have a license you should probably avoid them. Any company operated without a contractor's license is working outside of the law and is unregulated by the state guidelines that are in place to protect the contractor and the consumer. Another good source of information is the Better Business Bureau in your state. They can let you know if the business you are interested in has any current or past complaints regarding their business practice.

If there are no red flags raised by this background check you should prepare to get a written quote from the roofer. For home owners getting a bank loan for a home repair job of this magnitude some banks will require at least three quotes and even without a bank loan to regulate it getting three quotes is a good way to make sure you are paying the going rate. It isn't unusual at all to have varying prices for the same job so having a detailed quote can help you understand why the differences exist.

The rule of thumb is generally to not pick the contractor by quotes alone but by other factors also. Are you comfortable with the roofing company? Do they have an established phone and business address? Is their quote in the same ballpark as the competing bids? If you feel you have a professional and reputable company and you are happy with your choice of roofing materials you will very likely be satisfied with their workmanship and your new roof and that's the whole point isn't it?