What is best way to make sure you are choosing a reputable roofing contractor?
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at
3:32 am
Jbn555 asked:
I have to re-roof my house. I am looking for a good local roofing contractor. I have done quite a bit of research already. How do I find out if this company is the best?
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Filed under: Decorating & Remodeling
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– Make sure they are licenced and insured.
– Check with the Better Business Bearue to see if anyone has complained about them.
– Look around your neighborhood for roofs that look new and ask them what contractor they used.
– A reputable roofing contractor will not be afraid to tell you of a couple jobs he has just done. Ask these people if they were satisfied with the company.
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Ask for references
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Asking for references is kind of a joke. think about the when you are looking for a job and have to give references.
When you get a copy of their insurance info, give it to YOUR homeowners insurance agent and ask them to check it out, make sure it is current and has adequate coverage. Reputable companies don’t skimp on insurance
Ask friends, coworkers, etc if they have used, or know anyone that has used this company. Do a Google search on the company and the owner. Check your city, state, and county court websites, to see if they have been named as a defendant in any lawsuits lately.
Ask them for addresses of jobsites they are CURRENTLY working on, drive by and just sit in the car and observe. ask employees how long they have worked for company, and if they like it. if they treat employees well, they probably treat customers well also.
Call the local roofing supply houses, and ask for their A/R department, and say you are doing a credit check on them. Roofing is a tough business full of fly-by-night companies, reputable companies do everything they can to pay their bills in a timely fashion, so if you find your contractor of choice has no credit, or bad credit at every supply house in town, I’d stay away….