What to Look for When Choosing a Roofing Company

A quality roof protects your house from harsh weather and water damage, and keeps your family safe and comfortable. A new roof is an investment that deserves the best person for the job, but unfortunately there’s a lot of unlicensed, inexperienced contractors out there who cut corners. Shoddy workmanship and poor materials leave your home vulnerable to lasting damage, costing a fortune to fix in the future. So what should you look for when choosing a roofing company? Whether you’re repairing or replacing your roof, here are some tips to guide your search for the best roofing company.

Ask For References

Aside from just reading a few Google reviews, ask your potential roofing company for at least three references from past customers. This will give you a better idea of their process, if there were any project delays, and if the finished product was top-notch.

Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

While it may be tempting to go for the cheapest deal, higher quality materials and service pays off in the long run. It ensures your roof lasts as long as possible and avoids the costs of unexpected fixes in the future. That doesn’t mean you have to settle for an exuberant price, either. Do some research to find the average cost of the project you’re looking for, and make sure you’re being quoted fairly.

Give Your Roofing Company All the Deets

Be upfront with your potential contractor about specific roofing issues, past repairs, damage, and any other additional information they may need to complete the job. They can provide a more accurate estimate and prepare for any complications or obstacles during the project, staying within the proposed timeline and budget.

Ask About Licenses and Insurance

Most states require roofing companies to be licensed and insured. If your state doesn’t, ask your potential contractor how they can prove their experience and skill. Hiring anyone without proper documentation can put both you and the company at risk.

Create a Written Agreement

From cost estimates to a timeline of the project, it’s important to get everything in writing in case any issues arise. Make sure the roofing company includes the cost of materials, price breakdown, payment agreement, and insurance coverage in a written agreement.

Ask Questions

Ask your roofing company about their business qualifications, estimates, timeline and safety practices. How long have they been in business? How long will the project take? How do they protect their workers? Cover all your bases and make sure you have all the information you need before agreeing to anything.

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00:34 19 Aug 23

Justin and his crew did an amazing job on my roof!! I can't say enough great things about these guys and this company! Roofing is a very difficult job to do and these guys killed it, all working together. Oh, and to the young man that cleaned up every single shingle as it hit the ground ALL day long, you were my true hero. Having a little dog you worry about nails and things they can get into. SPOTLESS!!! This young guy was filthy when it was quiting time and I admired that. You'd be foolish to not go with these guys!

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19:53 18 Aug 23

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16:58 07 Aug 23

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Joyce Peters

01:15 20 Jul 23

The team did an excellent job protecting my landscaping and vinyl deck as they replaced my roof. They were friendly and courteous. They worked well as a team, did the job in a timely manner and did a thorough job cleaning up when the job was completed.

James Koski

22:04 27 Jul 22

After purchasing a $25k roof, I have had to have this company out 5-8 times for poor craftsmanship since the install in January. Even after that many visits and repairs I still have issues with the quality of work. I have drip edges that are bowed out, caulk lines that are half caulked, ridge cap that has more gaps than my previous, and this is only what I can see from the ground. They did a very poor job on cleanup also. I would never recommend or use again. Neighbor used Homepro three months after me and his roof is perfect and it was thousands cheaper. As a consumer, you expect that the professionals who were paid to do the job would do it correctly and not have to have this many visits.

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