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Selecting the Right Roofing Contractor

Is it time to replace your old roof and you need a roofing contractor? Selecting a roofing contractor can be a daunting experience. Roofs are expensive and hiring a reliable, knowledgeable roofing contractor is essential in maintaining the integrity of your home.
Here are a few suggestions to help make your selection process and your project a success.

When searching for a contractor:

• Ask for recommendations from people you know and trust: friends, neighbors, and family members.
• If a contractor doesn’t return your phone call in a timely manner this may be an indicator as to his reliability.
• Find a contractor who is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, and/or local trade associations.
• Search for a contractor who is involved and invested in the community.
• When interviewing a contractor be sure to get and check at least three local references.
• Verify that the contractor is insured.
• Check the name, address, and telephone number of the contractor.
• Get a minimum of three bids and make sure you understand exactly what is included in each bid.

Once you’ve selected a contractor make sure:

• No work is done until a written agreement has been signed.
• The agreement specifies all materials to be used, all work to be done, and the start and finish dates of the project.
• You don’t sign an agreement if you don’t understand it.
• You do not sign an agreement unless it contains a written guarantee.
• You retain a copy of the agreement.
• You never pay by cash and never pay any money until materials have been delivered.
• Final payment is not made until all work is complete, including clean up.

Warning signs to which you should pay attention include:

• A contractor who has no local references.
• A contractor who is uninsured.
• A contractor who demands money before materials have been delivered.
• A contractor who is not a member of the community.

Finally, take your time and do your homework when looking for your roofing contractor. Consider that he is responsible for protecting everything under your roof. The time you invest will protect your home and your family.