Your Checklist for a Quality Roofer

Nov 2
07:38

2011

Aaliyah Arthur

Aaliyah Arthur

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Make sure that the roofer you hire passes a checklist of requirements. This way, you will be guaranteed a professional, trustworthy contractor.

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When you're searching for a roofer for your home,Your Checklist for a Quality Roofer Articles you must make sure that they are running a professional, legitimate business. There are a lot of opportunities to make mistakes and hiring the wrong contractor, especially if you are in the market for the lowest price that you can find. To ensure the right decision, here are few checklist items that you should keep in mind when you're scanning the Internet for potential companies or when you're calling around the neighborhood to find a great contractor.

Contractors should be licensed for roofing in the state they are operating their business. Not only should the primary head contractors be licensed, but each and every member of the roofer team that comes to work at your home should also carry a license. This makes sure that all of them meet the standards of the state to work in the industry. If you do not work with licensed roofers, you run into trouble with your repairs or installation being legal, requiring you to have the work completed all over again.

Make sure they are a registered business. If you are working with a registered business, that means they are running a legitimate service industry business in your area. They are registered with the state, pay taxes on a state and federal level, and are operating a legal business by adhering to all the laws that the business is held to. Without registration, even an independent contractor unassociated with a business would not be legal and again you will run into problems with the work performed. Unauthorized work on your property is illegal and in many cases the city you live in will require you to replace the improper work with professional quality, costing you more than double in repairs and replacements.

Most roofing contractors cover their staff and the work they perform by insurance. Without this insurance, there are problems you will run into with someone working on your property. If someone got hurt without insurance, you may be held liable. Having your roofer insured also helps if an accident happens to your property. If damages occur, they are covered when the company carries insurance.

Certification would help ensure that you are working with highly trained individuals. Usually certificates are issued by educational programs teaching the craft. Factories and brands also certify individuals to be experts in working with their products. This is a good thing to have but not as necessary as license, registration, and insurance.

Bonded means that a bond company backs them. A bond company certifies that they are professionals that are honest and trustworthy. If you pay a bonded roofer an advance on the work you need done and they take off without following through, you are reimbursed for the money you originally set forth and the bond company pursues them for the funds.

These are just a few ways to ensure you are working with a qualified, professional roofer. You can also ask about warranties or other guarantees that further help you to feel comfortable with this expensive investment in your property.

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