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Questions you should ask when Hiring a roofer - 15 Questions |
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| Whenever contracting for any service, always ask for a free written estimate. If they are going to charge you to come out, then consider another service. |
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| Try to hire a roofing contractor that has an office nearby. The likelihood of quicker service is greater if the roofing company is based near your home. |
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| Contacting others who have worked with the contractor in the past is a good way to determine his reliability and to get an idea of what the roofing experience would be like with this contractor taking care of the job. However, realize that the roofer can legitimately refuse to give a long list--many customers may not want their names released. |
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| Try to find out how your contractor handles problems when they do arise. Request a referral from a job that involved a complaint. |
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| Always look for a bonded contractor, assurance that he can perform the work and complete the project, giving you piece of mind that if a problem were to arise you would be protected. |
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| Needless to say, longer is usually better than shorter. Less than three years may signal an unstable business. On the other hand, everybody has to start sometime. References will be helpful to double-check any business, and are especially important when dealing with a new business. A newer business may have a great future, but it is only reasonable to be more careful when considering its referrals. |
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| Be leery of the roofer who asks you to obtain these permits! |
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| It is a good idea to have your contractor provide both Certificates of Insurance for both liability and Worker's Compensation before work begins on your home. |
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| If your contractor does hire out a subcontractor, it is a good idea to go over all of the same questions with them. Of particular interest is insurance; be sure that the subcontractor holds all of the proper insurance so that you are not held liable for any accident that may occur on the job. |
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| Sadly, most roofing contractors will not offer a maintenance program for your roof once it is installed. Regular inspection of the new roof will allow for potential problems to be caught early and remedied before they cause substantial damage. |
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| Membership in such organizations shows the contractor is taking the initiative to stay up to date on current roofing information and maintain the highest standard of education possible. |
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| Some major litigation could put a company out of business. If a lawsuit is pending, find out what the suit entails. This may include going to the local courthouse and looking at the court documents filed for the case to date. |
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| Find out if there is an extra charge for this service.
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