5 Questions You Should Always Ask a Roofer?

To begin with, you should ask a potential contractor a variety of general inquiries. There is no such thing as asking too many questions. A serious and competent contractor will welcome your inquiries if you are speaking with them. It is best to avoid contractors who become irritated when asked too many inquiries. You must be able to get the answers you need as a customer. Below are 5 Questions you should always ask a roofer before starting any project.

1. ARE YOU A LOCAL COMPANY AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE AREA?

It’s very important to understand how long the contractor has been in business, especially working within your area. A company that has been in business for longer proves to have more experience and will have built a reputation you can check into prior to signing contracts. In the past, out-of-town roofing companies have been known to knock on doors after hail storms and scam homeowners. You can reduce your risk by hiring a local company to perform work on your roof

2. HOW LONG DOES THE ROOF TAKE TO COMPLETE START TO FINISH?

Don’t allow a contractor to tell you it takes longer than a week to complete a roof. No matter the size, it should take no more than seven days. It typically takes 7-10 days to complete a job depending on the inspection process and availability of materials. The install process on average takes 1-2 days.

3. WHEN DO I NEED TO PAY?

You should always know the payment structure. Some companies may take a small amount before the job begins in order to buy materials. But you should be wary if they require you to pay the entire cost upfront. Some shady roofing contractors from out-of-town will go around knocking on doors, especially after a storm. From there they’ll collect a full deposit for roofing installation but instead of putting a new roof on your home, they’ll disappear entirely. This would leave you with a roof that still needs to be replaced without the money to fix it.

4. HOW LONG IS MY WARRANTY AND WHAT DOES IT COVER?

Most warranties are voided after an act of God like hurricanes and windstorms over 50 mph. The average warranty lasts between seven and 15 years depending on the roof you choose. Many roofers will cover small repairs, but it is very important to ask more details about the warranty they provide.

5. WHEN WILL MY MATERIALS BE DELIVERED AND WASTE PICKED UP?

All materials should be delivered the day before the job starts and the waste should taken the day of the job’s completion.