Selecting the Right Roof Inspection Company

Aug 7
09:50

2012

Bob B. Hamilton

Bob B. Hamilton

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There are so many roofing inspection companies in Oregon and Washington. If you are looking to hire a quality roof inspection company, here are 8 guidelines to follow.

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Roofing inspection companies are a dime a dozen today in Oregon and Washington,Selecting the Right Roof Inspection Company Articles so picking the right one is often difficult. If you are looking to hire a qualityroof inspection company, here are 8 guidelines to follow when choosing:

#1) Look them up with the Better Business Bureau

The top companies will have good ratings with the Better Business Bureau, and also will have few complaints. If a firm has been around for a 10 years and has 2-3 complaints, this is no big deal. However, if a new firm has 10 complaints in their first year of business, this is certainly a red flag. Even if they only have a few complaints, check and see what kind of complaints they were. Also, see how quickly the company responded to it. 

#2) Call up customers

The better firms should have no problem letting you get in touch with a few of their past clients to see what kind of experience they had. 

#3) Good reputation and lots of local experience

The best roof inspection companies should have a good reputation in the Washington and Oregon area. The better firms should not only have experience in inspection, but all areas of roofing. The top firms often work with both businesses and homes.

#4) Number of services

The better firms will offer more than just inspection services. For instance, some firms offer services like tear off and disposal of the roof, installation of many different kinds of composition shingles and roof coatings and repairs, among other things.

#5) Certified and insured

They should be CSCS registered (construction skills certification scheme). They should also have fully comprehensive coverage, and public insurance must be included. This basically keeps you from being liable if an accident happens at your property during the installation. 

#6) Cheap

The better firms shouldn’t charge an arm and a leg. Generally speaking, the best companies are $175 or less for an inspection. There is no reason to pay more than this.

#7) Fast emergency service
The best inspection companies will also offer emergency repair service around the clock. This is important for when a crisis comes up.

#8) Fully guaranteed
Any work they do should be fully guaranteed. Otherwise, if problems occur after the repair or installation, you could be on the hook.

There are many inspection companies out there in the Oregon and Washington area. Use these 8 tips, and you should be able find the right one for you.