Last Updated on July 14, 2024 by Asfa Rasheed
The roof of your home is one of the most important aspects of home maintenance. Roof damage can cause all sorts of issues in and out of your home so you must look after it. Whether you’re hiring a roofing contractor for maintenance or because your roof needs to be fixed, you’ll want someone trustworthy.
So, what questions do you need to ask before hiring a roofing company? Keep reading below to find out.
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1. Can You Provide Me With a Quote?
No matter what job you want to do, your roofer should be able to provide you with a quote before starting the job. Ask your roofer what parts of your home he’ll need to view to provide the quote and to give you a detailed breakdown of the quote on paper.
Before settling on a roofer, it’s wise to contact several different companies for quotes on a roof inspection. This isn’t necessarily to get the cheapest quote but to use your instinct and hire the best roofing contractor for your needs.
2. What Are Your Details?
If you’ve been recommended a roofer by a friend or family member, you may have just been given a number to call. When you speak to your roofer, ask for the business name and address. It’s also wise to ask for qualifications and insurance details before hiring a roofing service.
3. Can You Provide References?
There will be times when you’ll need to hire a roofing contractor for an expensive job. If you’re expecting to pay a large amount, you must ask for references beforehand. Speak to previous clients who have hired the roofer and ask about the jobs completed.
If your roofer can’t or won’t provide references, it should raise a red flag.
4. How Do You Work?
Roofing can be a messy job and your roofers may need access to your property. Ask your roofing company how they intend to work and clean up after themselves. It’s also important to have a schedule in place.
You should know when your roofers will be working and when they expect to finish. It’s worth bearing in mind that weather can affect work schedules.
5. Contacts and Updates
You may have questions while the roofers are working on your property. You may not always be around to ask those questions as the work is being done. If that’s the case, you’ll need contact details for someone who will always have the answers and someone who can keep you updated on the progress.
A Trustworthy Roofing Contractor
A trustworthy roofing contractor is easy to find if you know what to look for. As you work with contractors over the years, it becomes easier to recognize which are worth hiring, which are not, and what to ask.
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