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Choosing a Roofing Contractor
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sure what the contractor is going to do!
2) Once you place your call for an estimate, you want to make sure the company responds to you in a timely fashion. (The season will dictate how quickly that is.) We typically get estimates to our customers within a day of inspecting the roof.
3) The contractor should give you a list of references you can call and drive by to inspect their work.
4) The contractor should supply a workmanship guarantee on the labor they are going to perform. This can be anywhere from 2 years or more, depending on the scope of work to be done.
5) The contractor should include in the proposal to clean up the roofing debris from the grounds and gutters after the job is complete. If it is not mentioned, ask for it in writing.
6) The contractor should be able to address all of your concerns about the project and give you an honest and complete answer.
7) Always get a written estimate. It doesn't matter how big or small your project is, if it's not in writing, you won't know for sure what the contractor is going to do or if the price will be what was quoted to you.
8) Read your estimate carefully. If you see something that doesn't make sense to you, call the contractor for clarification. If your bid includes tearing off one layer of existing roofing and you know you have three layers of roofing, you need to call and tell them. Otherwise, everyone will be unpleasantly surprised when the job is started (including the contractor).
9) Cheaper is not always better. If someone is cheaper than your other estimates, make sure a key element of the roofing project was not forgotten, such as plywood. If they have included everything that all the other estimates have, then be weary of the quality of workmanship you might receive.
10) Go with your instincts. Your gut feeling is probably the right one—don't ignore it. It may cost you more than you ever imagined later.
information about them. You can call the
Better Business Bureau and the
Department of Labor and Industries to see
if there have been complaints and to make
sure they are licensed, bonded, and insured. If you find they have had problems or are not licensed, bonded, and insured, you should protect yourself and pick another contractor.
This is the time to consider related projects, such as: gutters, downspouts, adding/removing skylights, adding/removing chimneys. When these projects are completed along with the re-roofing project they are more convenient and less expensive.
Balanced air flow keeps attic temperatures from reaching extremes and lets your home breathe. Outside air is able to move through the attic creating a drier, cooler environment. Normal household activities such as, showers, cooking, dish washing, and laundry all generate moisture that can damage insulation, rafters, underlayment and shingles during winter months. In summer months heat build-up promotes premature aging and cracking of wood and roofing materials. A well ventilated attic equals maximum protection and longevity of your roof.
of your roof from the ground. You
might want to look for signs of wear,
which include: warped shingles,
cupping, looseness or rot. Scan
the roof for shingles that look as if they
have lifted or are missing altogether. Look for rust spots in metal W-Valleys, flashings and vents. A leak is another sign you could be nearing replacement. If you feel these items don't appear right to you call a professional for their opinion. Most contractors will come out, look over the roof for you, give you an idea of how long the roof will last and offer a free estimate to help in your financial planning.
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