Tips For Finding A Professional Roofer

Most people will be faced with having to repair or replace a roof for their home at least once or twice over their lifetime.

In order to protect your home and yourself, it is of paramount importance that you invest in the time to research reputable roofing contractors before trusting your roof replacement to one of them.  Failure to do your homework in the search for a good roofing contractor can prove to be a very costly mistake for the homeowner/building owner, as there are a number of companies out there ready and willing to prey on consumers who are unaware of prevalent scams aimed at charging high costs for shoddy work.

Differentiating between professional roofing contractors and wolf in sheep’s clothing isn’t always an easy feat, but here are some helpful tips on how to find a professional roofing contractor:

Check For Certifications

Ensuring that a company is properly certified to do the work can prevent you from being held liable for

any accidents that may occur on site while work is being completed.

Some of the resources to check include the National Roofing Contractors Association, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, or any other local organization encompassing the roofing industry.   It’s always a good idea to check with the Better Business Bureau for any previous complaints a company may have received and to find out how long they have been in business.

Confirm Insurance

Ensure that the company is fully insured, covering the company and all of the workers it employs.  Don’t be shy, ask them for the name of their insurance company and policy number.

Attain Written Warranties And Guarantees

Once you receive a proposal make sure it contains a written material warranty and labor guarantee.  A number of manufacturers’ warranties come with a lot of exclusions.

Follow Up On References

Reputable roofing contractors will be able to provide, without hesitation, a list of references from past jobs they have done.  Contact lists should include up-to-date names, addresses, phone numbers and photos of work completed.

Discuss Payment

Make sure to discuss payment terms and remember never to pay the full amount up front.  It is common practice for companies to request a deposit or establish payments based on installments until work is completed to your satisfaction.  Always obtain a written receipt for amounts paid.

In the end, the above-mentioned tips can put you on the right track to finding a reputable and professional roofing contractor such as William’s Roofing and Drainage in Surrey, BC.With 35 yrs of experience under our belts we are in the know when it comes to advances in materials and technique and we spare no effort in determining the needs of our customers, all the while keepinginline with their set budget.

To getafree no obligation estimate from the experts at Williams Roofing and Drainagecall (604) 580-2444/(604) 852-3358 or email info@williamsroofing.ca